LinkedIn for startups

Spend $250, get $250 FREE ad credit, offered in 3 places. Compare the terms, then claim through the one you qualify for.

Compare 3 offers

Where to get it

3 places offer LinkedIn perks

The same tool often comes with different terms depending on where you get it. Each row is one channel, as it publishes the offer.

Where startups can get LinkedIn perks
Channel	Offer	How to get it	Last checked	Link
JoinSecret Perk marketplaceBest offer	Spend $250, get $250 FREE ad credit	Through the marketplace	Oct 1, 2026	Get it
FounderPass Perk marketplace	1 Month Free LinkedIn Premium	Through the marketplace	Oct 1, 2026	Get it
Microsoft Partner program	Qualified members can get 75% off 4 months of Recruiter Lite, Sales Navigator Core, and LinkedIn Premium Business.	Application	Sep 29, 2026	Get it

Offers as each channel states them, with the date each was last seen. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.

Eligibility

Who qualifies

What each channel asks for before it approves the offer.

Through JoinSecret and Microsoft: New advertisers only
Through FounderPass: New customers

About LinkedIn

LinkedIn is a professional networking platform for career advancement and business growth.

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Up to $5,000 in credits or 50% off the first year

Offered in: 10 places
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Notion

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$1,000 credit toward Team or Enterprise plans

Offered in: 10 places
Best via: DigitalOcean

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Google Cloud

Cloud Computing

Up to $350,000 in GCP credits over 2 years for AI-first startups, plus support credits.

Offered in: 9 places
Best via: Google Cloud

Questions about the LinkedIn startup deal

Where can startups get a LinkedIn deal?

3 places offer it: JoinSecret (Spend $250, get $250 FREE ad credit), FounderPass (1 Month Free LinkedIn Premium) and Microsoft (Qualified members can get 75% off 4 months of Recruiter Lite, Sales Navigator Core, and LinkedIn Premium Business.). Terms differ by channel, so compare them in the table above.

How do you claim the LinkedIn startup deal?

Through through the marketplace and application. Open the channel from the table, check who qualifies, then follow its steps. Some channels ask for a membership or an application first.

Who qualifies for the LinkedIn startup deal?

Through JoinSecret and Microsoft: New advertisers only. Through FounderPass: New customers.

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