Figma for Startups

Figma for Startups is a software access program administered by Figma that provides early-stage companies with free or discounted access to its collaborative design platform. The initiative offers eligible companies up to 100% off the Figma Professional plan and FigJam whiteboarding tool for one year, or a 50% discount for the first six months. Applicants must be new Professional tier customers that have raised under $10 million in funding and maintain an affiliation with recognized venture capital firms or accelerator partners. Users receive unlimited files, team libraries, advanced prototyping, and the new Dev Mode feature from Figma, which remained an independent entity following its terminated $20 billion merger with Adobe in 2023. This resource is intended for early-stage startup founders, designers, and product teams requiring professional software infrastructure for user interface design, prototyping, and cross-functional collaboration.