# Runpod: $5K in credits (Venture tier, backed by a verified VC)

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- Status: live
- Category: Cloud & GPU
- Offer type: startup program
- Credit value: $5K in credits (Venture tier, backed by a verified VC)
- Eligibility: Portfolio companies of verified VCs (a16z and Neo today), raised under $5M
- How to claim: Apply on the Runpod startup program page and name your VC firm; credits are added after Runpod confirms the VC.
- Claim URL: https://www.runpod.io/startup-program
- Source URL: https://www.runpod.io/startup-program
- Last verified: 2026-11-07T06:12:02-05:00 (Nov 7, 2026, 6:12 AM ET), HTTP 200
- Notes: Credits expire 1 year after they're issued; one free offer per company.

> Source quote (verbatim from the source page):
> "Venture startups receive $5K when a verified VC backs them."

Page: https://perq.sh/offers/runpod-venture-tier