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Upwork for startups

15% cashback on your first hire, up to $50, offered in 4 places. Compare the terms, then claim through the one you qualify for.

Vendor
Upwork
Perk type
Discounts
Category
Recruiting
Best offer
15% cashback on your first hire, up to $50
Offered in
4 places
Last checked
Oct 1, 2026

Where to get it

4 places offer Upwork 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 Upwork perks
ChannelOfferHow to get itLast checkedLink
NachoNacho logoNachoNacho
Perk marketplace
Best offer
15% cashback on your first hire, up to $50Through the marketplaceOct 1, 2026Get it
JoinSecret logoJoinSecret
Perk marketplace
$50 gift card on your first hireThrough the marketplaceOct 1, 2026Get it
Ramp logoRamp
Partner program
10% off any catalog project or consultation on UpworkApplicationSep 29, 2026Get it
Mercury logoMercury
Partner program
50% off + moreApplicationSep 29, 2026Get 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.

About Upwork

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Questions about the Upwork startup deal

Where can startups get a Upwork deal?

4 places offer it: NachoNacho (15% cashback on your first hire, up to $50), JoinSecret ($50 gift card on your first hire), Ramp (10% off any catalog project or consultation on Upwork) and Mercury (50% off + more). Terms differ by channel, so compare them in the table above.

How do you claim the Upwork 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.

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