Parallel for Startups
# Build your next big thing with the live web
API credits and hands-on support for founders building AI products with Parallel
Credits through YC, a16z speedrun, Neo, Entrepreneurs First, Founders Inc and Null Fellows.
Offers through the networks where founders build
- Y Combinator
- a16z speedrun
- Neo
- Entrepreneurs First
- Founders Inc
- Null Fellows
- Founders Inc
- Founders Inc
## Parallel helps startups put the web to work
### API credits
Redeem your credits, use them across any Parallel API, and start building today.
### A team to talk to
Share your use case with the Parallel team. Get help choosing APIs, getting started, and reviewing usage as you grow.
### One platform
Start with one endpoint and add the rest when your product needs them.
Use Cases
## Give your startup the live web
Parallel's APIs search, extract, research, and monitor the live web, so your product is backed by the most current, cited sources.
Example
Search + Extract
Your product answers from what's on the web right now, with the exact source text to back it up.
## How to get started
### Find your program
Pick your accelerator or investor below to see its offer.
### Redeem
YC and a16z speedrun founders redeem in their program's portal. Everyone else, use the form below.
Your credits land within 24 hours of redeeming.
1. Find your program
Pick your accelerator or investor below to see its offer.
2. Redeem
YC and a16z speedrun founders redeem in their program's portal. Everyone else, use the form below.
Your credits land within 24 hours of redeeming.
## Find your partner offer
### Questions
- How are you backed? Y Combinator, a16z speedrun, Neo, Entrepreneurs First, Founders Inc, Null Fellows, Another accelerator or VC, No outside funding. Not listed? Choose Another accelerator or VC. Y Combinator founders also answer: Which batch? Current batch, An earlier batch.
- Do you have a Parallel account? Yes, I have an org ID, Not yet. Credits go to your Parallel org, so you'll need your org ID. Find your org ID in settings. How to find your org ID:
- Open your Organization settings
- Copy your org ID
Two ways in: Y Combinator, a16z speedrun, or apply directly.
### Y Combinator
- Open Bookface deals
- Find Parallel in the perks list
- Redeem there
- We'll email you within 24 hours to get your org ID. YC sends us your redemption automatically
Redeem through Y Combinator: https://deals.ycombinator.com/deals/7177
### a16z speedrun
- Open the speedrun partner portal
- Find Parallel in the perks list
- Redeem there
- Send your Parallel org ID to startups@parallel.ai and we'll add your credits within 24 hours
Redeem through a16z speedrun: https://srpartners.a16z.com
### Apply for credits
For: Neo, Entrepreneurs First, Founders Inc, Null Fellows, Another accelerator or VC, No outside funding, Y Combinator, an earlier batch.
Redeem through the form below and we'll add the credits straight to your Parallel org.
- Submit the form below - we've already filled in what you picked here.
- You'll hear from us within 24 hours.
Program not listed? Apply below.
Find your partner offer
How are you backed?
Not listed? Choose Another accelerator or VC.
Do you have a Parallel account?
Pick how you're backed in question 1
Credits go to your Parallel org, so you'll need your org ID. Find your org ID in settings.
Where to claim your credits
Answer the questions and this sheet fills in where your credits are, when they arrive and the steps to claim them.
## Not in a partner program?
Tell us what you're building and we'll get you set up with credits.
- Create a Parallel account. Credits go to your Parallel org, so you'll need your org ID. Sign up
- Tell us about your startup. A few details and a line or two on what you're building.
- Hear back within 24 hours. Once you're approved, the credits land in your org.
Email startups@parallel.ai with:
- Name
- Work email: Use the email on your Parallel account
- Company website: Like acme.com
- Parallel org ID: Find your org ID in your Organization settings
- Accelerator or investor
- How did you hear about Parallel? Parag Agrawal, Twitter / X, LinkedIn, Google, ChatGPT / Claude, Word of Mouth, Can't remember, Billboard / Outdoor Ads, Podcast, At an event, Other.
- What are you building? One or two lines is plenty
No Parallel account yet? Sign up first so you have an org ID
Not in a partner program?
Tell us what you're building and we'll get you set up with credits.
Create a Parallel account
Credits go to your Parallel org, so you'll need your org ID. Sign up →
Tell us about your startup
A few details and a line or two on what you're building.
Hear back within 24 hours
Once you're approved, the credits land in your org.
Rather email? startups@parallel.ai
Startup application
FAQs
Who is this for?
Early-stage teams building with live web data. If you're in one of our partner programs, you get that program's offer. Everyone else can apply with the form.
Which programs do you partner with?
Y Combinator, a16z speedrun, Neo, Entrepreneurs First, Founders Inc and Null Fellows. If your program isn't listed, we'd love to partner.
How do I redeem through my program?
I'm not in a program, or mine isn't listed. Can I still apply?
Yes! Fill out the form and tell us what you're building.
What do I need before I apply?
A Parallel account and your org ID.
Where do I find my org ID?
In your Organization settings.
Do credits expire?
Six months from the issue date, with the exception of Founders Inc credits, which don't expire.
Can I combine offers?
One program offer per company.
What happens when my credits run out?
Move onto a paid plan from your billing page, or email startups@parallel.ai and we'll talk through options.
FAQs
Early-stage teams building with live web data. If you're in one of our partner programs, you get that program's offer. Everyone else can apply with the form.
Y Combinator, a16z speedrun, Neo, Entrepreneurs First, Founders Inc and Null Fellows. If your program isn't listed, we'd love to partner.
Yes! Fill out the form and tell us what you're building.
A Parallel account and your org ID.
In your Organization settings.
Six months from the issue date, with the exception of Founders Inc credits, which don't expire.
One program offer per company.
Move onto a paid plan from your billing page, or email startups@parallel.ai and we'll talk through options.
Running an accelerator or fund? Email startups@parallel.ai to offer Parallel to your founders.
Not a startup question? Reach us at hello@parallel.ai.