Customer messaging, journeys, and engagement automation.
Customer.io startup messaging access
Eligible new startups get up to 12 months of Customer.io with Essentials features and up to 30,000 customer profiles at no cost.
Verified 30 Sept 2026
Who can get this
Does not require incorporation
Does not require funding
Does not require a partner referral
Less than $10 million in total funding
Never a Customer.io customer
Use organically obtained contact lists, not purchased lists
- Available in
- Worldwide
- Company stage
- Any stage
Neither current nor past customers qualify. Contact acquisition must meet the provider's standards. Funding is capped but outside investment is not stated as mandatory.
How to redeem
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Apply
Use the startup signup linked on the official page and create an account when prompted.
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Activate the benefit
Confirm the approved term, profile allowance, and billing after the program.
Open provider page
Worth knowing
- The approved duration is up to 12 months and depends on application eligibility.
- The allowance covers up to 30,000 profiles; confirm any messaging or overage limits.
- Continued use after the program requires an appropriate plan; no credit card is required to join.