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 * [Find your offer](#find-your-offer) * [Apply for credits](#apply) 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 ## Parallel helps startups put the web to work ### API credits Redeem your credits, use them across any Parallel API, and start building today. [Find your offer →](#find-your-offer) ### 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. [Talk to us →](mailto:startups@parallel.ai) ### One platform Start with one endpoint and add the rest when your product needs them. [Explore the docs →](https://docs.parallel.ai) 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. Search + Extract ### Answer with the source attached Your product answers from what's on the web right now, with the exact source text to back it up. Task ### Put deep research inside your product Hand off a hard question and get back a full, cited report your users can act on. Monitor ### Know the moment something changes Track a company, a market or a page and get an alert as soon as something new shows up. ## How to get started 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](#apply). Your credits land within 24 hours of redeeming. [Find your offer](#find-your-offer) [Not in a program? Apply for credits →](#apply) ## Find your partner offer ### Questions 1. 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. 2. 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: 1. Open your Organization settings 2. Copy your org ID Two ways in: Y Combinator, a16z speedrun, or apply directly. ### Y Combinator 1. Open Bookface deals 2. Find Parallel in the perks list 3. Redeem there 4. We'll email you within 24 hours to get your org ID. YC sends us your redemption automatically Redeem through Y Combinator: ### a16z speedrun 1. Open the speedrun partner portal 2. Find Parallel in the perks list 3. Redeem there 4. Send your Parallel org ID to startups@parallel.ai and we'll add your credits within 24 hours Redeem through a16z speedrun: ### 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. 1. Submit the form below - we've already filled in what you picked here. 2. You'll hear from us within 24 hours. Program not listed? [Apply below.](#apply) ## Not in a partner program? Tell us what you're building and we'll get you set up with credits. 1. Create a Parallel account. Credits go to your Parallel org, so you'll need your org ID. [Sign up](https://platform.parallel.ai/) 2. Tell us about your startup. A few details and a line or two on what you're building. 3. Hear back within 24 hours. Once you're approved, the credits land in your org. Email [startups@parallel.ai](mailto: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](https://platform.parallel.ai/) ## 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](#apply). * **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](mailto:startups@parallel.ai). * **How do I redeem through my program?** Pick your program [above](#find-your-offer) and send your details via [the form](#apply). * **I'm not in a program, or mine isn't listed. Can I still apply?** Yes! Fill out the [form](#apply) and tell us what you're building. * **What do I need before I apply?** A Parallel [account](https://platform.parallel.ai/) and your org ID. * **Where do I find my org ID?** In your [Organization settings](https://platform.parallel.ai/settings?tab=organization). * **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](mailto:startups@parallel.ai) and we'll talk through options. Running an accelerator or fund? Email [startups@parallel.ai](mailto:startups@parallel.ai) to offer Parallel to your founders. Not a startup question? Reach us at [hello@parallel.ai](mailto:hello@parallel.ai).