Datadog for Startups

Datadog for Startups is a cloud monitoring and observability program administered by Datadog that provides early-stage companies with platform access through service credits and dedicated technical support. Eligible participants receive between $30,000 and $100,000 in Datadog Pro credits for up to one year, alongside guidance from a dedicated program manager and customer success manager. The initiative recently eliminated its previous funding cap, expanding eligibility to all net-new customers at the Series A stage or earlier. Applicants must secure referrals through official venture capital and accelerator partners, which typically include recognizable networks like AWS Activate, Y Combinator, and Techstars, to join alumni such as Patronus AI. This resource is intended for early-stage startups and developers requiring enterprise-grade infrastructure monitoring, application performance analytics, and security tools as they build and scale their technology stacks.