How We Saved $40,000 in Year One
When we started our B2B SaaS company, we had $180K in the bank and 18 months of runway. By December, we still had 18 months of runway — despite growing the team from 2 to 7 people.
The difference? We got obsessive about unlocking every startup discount available to us.
The Full Breakdown
- AWS: $5,000 in Activate credits
- Notion: 3 months free ($240 saved)
- Figma: 6 months free ($450 saved)
- Linear: 6 months free ($600 saved)
- Intercom: 12 months free ($6,000 saved)
- HubSpot: 90% off year 1 ($8,640 saved)
- Stripe: $20K in fee credits
Total: ~$44,530 saved
The Strategy That Made It Work
Step 1: Audit your current tools
Before looking for new deals, list every tool you plan to use in the next 12 months.
Step 2: Join an accelerator program
Many startup credits are gated behind accelerator membership.
Step 3: Use a perks aggregator
Platforms like SaaSOffers aggregate deals so you don't have to hunt for each one.
Step 4: Apply strategically
Some deals require applications and can take 2-4 weeks to process. Apply 30-60 days before you need the credits.
The Mindset Shift
At the seed stage, time and cash are the same thing. Every dollar you don't spend on SaaS is a week of runway.
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