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Start and scale your company with Convex.
Startups can apply for up to 1 year free of Convex Professional.
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Startups launch or migrate their apps with Convex to a type-safe, reactive database in minutes, without worrying about backend infrastructure or scaling.
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Convex is the best way for AI to generate and enforce TypeScript schemas for your backend, making it ideal for AI coding platforms and app builders.
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Grow from 1 to millions of users with live updates, transactions, and scaling baked in with no cache layers or scaling hacks to manage.
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More than a database. Get the backend, infra, and guidance you need to go from MVP to ARR, backed by the team that scaled Dropbox and S3.
Startups that are building with Convex
Startups in the Convex for Startups program have participated in leading accelerators and incubators like Y Combinator (YC) and NEO, raised millions in venture funding, and are backed by prominent investors such as OpenAI Fund, Index Ventures, and Accel.
YC startups scale with Convex
Convex has simplified our backend operations, allowing our team to focus on delivering value to our customers. Its reliable transactions help us develop complex features quickly and reliably, tightening our feedback loop. Convex really helps us put functionality and user experience first.
Punn Kam
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Conduit
- YC W24
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Convex was a no brainer for us. We needed a backend that could scale to millions quickly and could enable real-time experiences between two people. This helped Candle create many magic moments and connect people all across the world
Parth Chopra
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Candle
- YC F24
With Convex, the majority of our backend and multiplayer complexities vanish. We can spin up isolated databases effortlessly for our users, cutting their dev time dramatically. I personally went from idea to four App Store launches in a single weekend.
Ayomide Omolewa
Co-founder
a0.dev
- YC W25
Convex has been a game-changer for VibeFlow. We honestly love Convex components because they make it incredibly easy to add integrations into our apps. With very little code, Convex makes writing backends straightforward and removes so much complexity and backend headaches. The community is also genuinely supportive and always ready to help.
Alessia Paccagnella
Co-founder
VibeFlow
- YC S25
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We support early-stage startups with the infrastructure and resources they need to build scalable apps. Eligible teams can get up to 1 year free of Convex Professional, including no seat fees and 30% off usage-based fees up to $30k.
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Before you apply, make sure you’re on at least the Convex Starter plan with a card on file. Set that up in
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. We review applications continuously on a rolling 30-day basis.
Who qualifies?
Early-stage startups
This program is designed for startups at Series A or earlier stages, with fewer than 20 employees.
The startup must be less than 3 years old.
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Startups must have a valid company profile on LinkedIn, Crunchbase, PitchBook, or another recognized deal flow platform that is directly linked to the company.
Include links to social proof of traction or articles announcing funding.
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Pre-seed to Series A companies that have raised less than $3 million.
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Startups with a live, functioning website or product in the MVP stage.
Join our partner network for accelerators, VCs, and startup hubs
By becoming a program partner, you can grant your startup portfolio complimentary access to Convex, along with additional perks.
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