Google Cloud

Google Cloud provides scalable infrastructure, managed databases, developer tools, and advanced AI capabilities for startups building high-performance applications. With global availability, strong security, and a modern developer ecosystem, Google Cloud helps early-stage teams launch faster and scale efficiently. Through XRaise, eligible startups can unlock up to $200,000 in cloud credits over two years. What the product does Google Cloud offers compute, storage, serverless functions, Kubernetes, managed databases, AI APIs, and analytics tools used by engineering teams worldwide. It enables startups to build production-ready systems with enterprise-grade reliability and without the overhead of server management. What You Get Up to $200,000 in Google Cloud credits Credits usable across most Google Cloud services Technical training and hands-on labs Access to startup experts and advisory support Community opportunities and Google-wide discounts Who’s Eligible Early-stage startups (pre-funding to Series A range) Must apply through the Google for Startups Cloud Program Eligibility may vary by country and region Must provide business details and contact information Additional verification may be required Why it matters for startups Reduces cloud infrastructure costs during early growth Enables fast MVP development and production deployment Supports compute-heavy workloads at scale Provides enterprise-grade security from day one Access to expert guidance accelerates technical decisions Use Cases / Best For SaaS platforms and backend APIs AI/ML workloads on Vertex AI Data pipelines, analytics, and event processing Mobile and web app backends Early-stage products needing fast global deployment FAQs How long are credits valid? Credits can be used over a two-year period, subject to program approval. Are existing Google Cloud customers eligible? Funding and prior usage may affect eligibility. New and early-stage teams are prioritized. Do credits cover all Google Cloud services? Credits apply broadly but may exclude certain premium or third-party services.