Founder resource platform

Aiven

Our friends at Aiven run one of the more generous data-infrastructure programmes out there, and node.vc companies are in. Aiven for Startups gives you fully managed open-source data infrastructure — Kafka, PostgreSQL, OpenSearch, ClickHouse and more — so you can build AI and data products without running the plumbing yourself. What you get: – Up to $100K in Aiven credits – Dedicated technical guidance and architecture support – Access to the Aiven startup ecosystem Built for early- and growth-stage teams going from MVP to scale-up.

Anthropic

We've teamed up with Anthropic so you can build on Claude without watching the meter. Every Node company gets $5,000 in free API credits through the node.vc API Credit Program. What you get: – $5,000 in Claude API credits, applied to your Anthropic API organisation Good to know: credits expire six months from the grant date, apply to the first-party Claude API only (not Bedrock, Vertex or Azure), and can't be used for Claude subscriptions. So plan to put them to work.

AWS

Our friends Michael and Alexandra at AWS have put together a generous package for node.vc companies. We're an official AWS Activate Provider, which means we can get you in through the Activate Portfolio door rather than the public queue. What you get: – $25,000 in AWS Activate credits, valid for two years – Members-only offers from AWS and its partners – Access to the Activate Console, with technical resources and support to help you build and scale Two things worth knowing before you apply. The credits land on the AWS account you apply from and can't be transferred later, so pick the right one. And you need to meet the Activate Portfolio eligibility criteria — a two-minute check that saves a week of waiting.

ElevenLabs

If voice is anywhere on your roadmap, this one's for you. Through the ElevenLabs Grants Program, node.vc companies get 12 months and 33 million characters of free access to ElevenLabs' AI audio platform — over 600 hours of audio. What you get: – 12 months of free access – 33 million characters, roughly 600+ hours of generated audio – The full conversational agents platform: AI tutors, support assistants, voice-driven game characters, whatever you're building Eligibility: one grant per company, full-time founders, fewer than 25 employees. Existing enterprise customers and products built for under-18s aren't eligible.

Google Cloud

We've partnered with Google Cloud so that node.vc companies get the investor tier of Google for Startups — a step up from what you'd get applying on your own. What you get: – Your first year of Google Cloud and Firebase usage covered, with credits up to $100,000 – 20% of your Google Cloud and Firebase costs covered in year two, up to a further $100,000 in credits – A dedicated Startup Success Manager to guide you – Introductions to Google experts, exclusive events and networks – Expanded access to Google Workspace discounts, Google Maps Platform credits, upskilling and more If you're already on Google Cloud, this is worth applying for anyway — the year-one credits apply from approval, not from when you first signed up.

Microsoft for Startups

We're in Microsoft for Startups as an investor partner, which means you come in with a node.vc referral code rather than cold — and the Nordic Microsoft team knows to look after you. What you get: – Azure credits starting at $100,000, with the opportunity to grow to $150,000, plus Azure AI infrastructure and services – GitHub Enterprise, 20 seats for a year – LinkedIn premium: Recruiter Lite, Sales Navigator Core and Premium Business – Visual Studio Enterprise, 24/7 Azure Standard Support and unlimited pairing sessions with Azure engineers – Go-to-market benefits How the credits work: grants run in four levels ($1K, $5K, $25K, $150K). Most startups land at Level 3 straight away, and you can apply for the next level once you've used around half your grant. Credits expire after a year and reset when you level up. Already in Microsoft for Startups? Contact their support with your startup name and our referral code — previous Azure credit use counts towards the total. And if you're building B2B SaaS on Azure to sell through Microsoft's marketplaces, ask us about the ISV Success programme too.

Devin

The Devin team met a lot of Nordic founders, liked what they saw, and asked us to be one of their first Devin for Startups partners in the region. Until now the programme has run almost entirely through US funds and accelerators, so this is a first for the Nordics. What you get: – $15K in Devin credits – 1:1 matching on credit top-ups, up to $50K – Devin Teams free for 12 months, with unlimited seats – A dedicated Slack channel with the Devin team That's over $65K in value per company. Most teams use it to ship meaningfully faster with the headcount they already have.

Drata

Security reviews shouldn't slow down your deals. Drata gets you compliant, builds the security foundation, and gives customers a Trust Center so they can check you out themselves. Maya at Drata put together a package specifically for node.vc companies. What you get: – 25% off your first Drata contract – Compliance automation for SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, HIPAA, GDPR and AI governance frameworks like ISO 42001, with continuous monitoring – Introductions to trusted audit firms – A vCISO introduction, with hands-on support for your first 30 days – A free AI penetration test (a $4,000 value) through Drata's partner Aikido, for new Aikido customers – AWS credits available for procurement through AWS Marketplace The audit itself is paid separately to the audit firm — Drata handles the preparation and the ongoing monitoring.

Internet Vikings

This one came to us by recommendation. One of our own investors uses Internet Vikings for hosting and rates them highly, so we asked for a node.vc offer and they said yes. What you get: – A special managed-hosting offer for node.vc companies, with the full details in the Internet Vikings presentation on the resource page – A Swedish team you can actually get on the phone

Notion

You probably already run half your company on Notion. We have a partner link that gets node.vc companies Notion's startup perk — apply through us rather than the public form. What you get: – Notion's startup offer, applied for through node.vc's partner link

Scaleway

For anyone who'd rather keep their infrastructure in Europe. Scaleway is the European leader in public cloud and AI infrastructure, part of the iliad Group, and a real sovereign alternative to the US hyperscalers. We've opened up their startup programmes to node.vc companies. Four programmes, depending on your stage: – Founders: 1K in cloud credits, valid for a year, to migrate, build or deploy on a sovereign cloud – Early stage: 9K over six months (1.5K a month) with personalised support, for startups going to market – Growth: 36K over twelve months (3K a month), personalised support, event invitations and an immersive experience with Scaleway, for startups scaling up – Next Stage: if none of the above fits, they'll talk it through with you You need to have fewer than 50 employees and be less than five years old.

Vanta

Sooner or later a customer's procurement team will ask for your SOC 2, and it's far easier to be ready than to scramble. We asked Vanta for a node.vc deal and Anarghya came straight back with one: 20% off for the whole portfolio. What you get: – 20% off Vanta for node.vc portfolio companies – Automated compliance for SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA and more, with continuous monitoring – The simplest claim on this page: one email, no code