Stripe Startups is designed for early-stage, venture-backed companies.

In order to qualify, your application must include proof of institutional funding. You may provide any of the following to verify funding: link to PitchBook (or similar) naming your investors, links to articles featuring funding announcements (e.g., TechCrunch articles, VC websites), other documentation verifying your company’s funding status.

If you meet the qualifying criteria for Stripe Startups but have received a prior fee offer, your application to Stripe Startups may be approved even though you may no longer be eligible for further offers.

Check out the FAQs for further help.

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