Security & compliance startup programs

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22 programs

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Free code quality and static analysis with DeepSource for Startups

DeepSource · discovery · Checked Sep 2, 2026

Listed benefit

Early-stage startups; new DeepSource customers; engineering teams using GitHub; GitLab; or Bitbucket

DeepSource for Startups gives qualifying early-stage companies free access to the DeepSource static analysis platform — automatically detecting bugs; anti-patterns; performance issues; and security flaws during code review.

Listed benefit20 Ultimate seats free for one year for eligible seed-stage startups

New customers with external funding: up to $5M for the seed tier or up to $20M for Series A/B. Funding evidence is required; self-funded companies do not qualify.

Pre-seed/seed companies can receive up to twenty Ultimate seats for year one and 50% off year two. Series A/B companies receive 50% off year one and 25% off year two instead. Support is excluded from the free offer.

30% off year 1 with Aikido for Startups

Aikido · verified · Checked Oct 22, 2026

Listed benefit

Direct apply at aikido.dev/industries/aikido-for-startups; 30% off; no partner needed

Aikido is the no-nonsense security platform for developers. Aikido centralizes all necessary code-to-cloud security scanners in one place. We focus on finding what matters, so you aren’t bothered by what doesn’t. Get security done with Aikido.

Vanta: Startup pricing quoted by Vanta

Vanta · verified · Checked Oct 11, 2026

Listed benefitStartup pricing quoted by Vanta

Early-stage businesses meeting Vanta’s sales and program criteria; confirm scope, audit costs, annual commitment and approved startup price in the quote.

Vanta offers startup-specific pricing after consultation and a guided trial that typically lasts five to seven days. The current direct page does not establish a universal $1,000 or percentage discount. Other partner offers remain separate.

Free monthly KYC and AML verifications with Persona for Startups

Withpersona · discovery · Checked Sep 2, 2026

Listed benefit

Available to qualifying early-stage startups — fintech; crypto; and marketplace focus

Persona for Startups gives qualifying early-stage companies 500 free KYC and AML identity verifications per month for one year — the flexible identity platform for building onboarding flows; fraud prevention; and compliance workflows.

GitHub: $10,000 in GitHub platform credits for up to 12 months

GitHub · verified · Checked Oct 17, 2026

Listed benefit$10,000 in GitHub platform credits for up to 12 months

Requires an approved startup partner, external funding through Series B or earlier, no Enterprise plan within six months and no previous GitHub startup credits/licenses. Standard Enterprise Cloud accounts only; a valid payment method is required.

Credits cover eligible GitHub Enterprise licenses and add-ons including Copilot, Advanced Security and metered products. The previous startup offer is discontinued; remaining paid services bill normally after expiry or exhaustion.

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