Kemu for Startups

Supercharge Your AI Workflows
from Day One

Real-time AI workflow orchestration and deployment—now accessible to early-stage startups.

The Offer

Your Startup Package

Kemu Teams for 12 months at no charge. Plus exclusive access to our Enterprise features, dedicated technical support, and co-marketing opportunities.

Kemu Teams access for up to 15 team members

12 months of platform access to orchestrate and deploy your real-time workflows at scale.

Enterprise Features

Full access to real-time orchestration, multi-model support, and advanced deployment pipelines.

Priority Support

Dedicated technical account manager and priority response times (< 8 hours).

Training & Onboarding

Personalized onboarding sessions, workflow optimization workshops, and best practices guidance.

Co-Marketing

Featured case studies, joint webinars, and exposure to our enterprise customer network.

Architecture Reviews

Quarterly technical reviews with our engineers to optimize your workflow architecture.

Key Eligibility Criteria

We're looking for innovative startups building AI, real-time, streaming, and event-driven applications. Here's what we need to see:

Requirements

  • Funding Stage: Pre-seed through Series A (raised up to $10M).
  • Company Age: Founded within the last 5 years.
  • Product Status: Have a working product, MVP, or clear workflow use case in development.
  • Workflow Integration: Building products that leverage real-time workflows, streaming applications, AI capabilities or event-driven architectures.
  • New to Kemu: Not currently a paid Kemu customer (existing trial users are eligible).
  • Partner Affiliation: Associated with an approved accelerator, incubator, VC, or university program (preferred but not required).

Additional Priorities

We give priority consideration to startups that are:

  • Building in high-impact sectors (healthcare, climate tech, education, fintech)
  • Have diverse founding teams
  • Are based in or serving emerging markets
  • Are part of our approved partner network
Channel Partner Program

We work with leading accelerators & VCs

Supporting the startup ecosystem through partnerships with top programs worldwide

Benefits for Partners

Enhanced Allocations

Portfolio companies receive expedited approval and enhanced credit packages.

Program Dashboard

Track portfolio usage, success metrics, and program ROI.

Technical Workshops

Exclusive sessions on workflow orchestration for your cohorts.

Co-Marketing

Joint events, content collaboration, and brand visibility.

Our Approved Partners Include:

AirtreeAntlerArchangelBlackbirdBlack NovaCicada InnovationsLatrobe UniversityMelbourne Accelerator ProgramOneVenturesPacific ChannelStartmateStone & ChalkSquare PegSwinburne UniversityUNSW FoundersUTS Hatchery

How to Apply

Get started in minutes with our streamlined application process

1

Submit Application

Complete our short application form (5 minutes) with details about your startup and automated workflows use case.

2

Review Process

Our team reviews applications within 5 business days. We may reach out for additional information.

3

Approval & Onboarding

Once approved, receive your access to Kemu Teams for up to fifteen (15) team members and schedule your onboarding session within 48 hours.

4

Start Building

Deploy your workflows, access support, and start leveraging Kemu's full platform capabilities.

Questions? Email us at startups@kemu.io.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to get approved?

Most applications are reviewed within 5 business days. Applications from partner accelerators or VCs typically receive priority review within 2-3 business days.

Can I apply if I'm not affiliated with a partner?

Yes! While partner affiliation is preferred, we accept applications from all eligible startups. Make sure your application clearly demonstrates your automated workflows use case and growth potential.

What happens after the 12 months?

At the end of 12 months, you can transition to our standard pricing with a 25% discount for the following 12 months. We'll work with you to ensure a smooth transition based on your usage patterns.

What if I need more than Kemu Teams?

If you're experiencing rapid growth and need additional resources, contact your account manager. We offer expansion packages and custom arrangements for high-growth startups.

Do you provide support for migrating from other platforms?

Absolutely! Our technical team provides hands-on migration support including architecture planning, code examples, and direct engineering assistance to ensure a smooth transition.

Ready to supercharge your startup?

Apply now and start building powerful real-time workflows with Kemu Teams