AWS Partner for Startups
AWS Partner for Startups: Credits, Discounts & a Named Architecture
GoCloud is an AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner that helps startups get AWS Activate credits, pay less for AWS and build on it properly. AWS offers industry-leading security measures, so your data and applications stay protected at every layer. $0 / No extra fees to work with us
Your startup on AWS with GoCloud
5% OFF
All AWS usage, from the first invoice
AWS Activate credits
CloudFront
Migration funding
Solutions Architect
Trusted by 200+ Companies
What you get when
GoCloud is your AWS partner
Help getting AWS credits
3% off AWS, up to 90% off CloudFront
An automatic 3% discount on all AWS usage and up to 90% off standard CloudFront rates. Nothing has to migrate before you start saving.
A named AWS-certified architect
Find Out Which AWS Credits your Startup Can Get
Answer 6 quick questions about your funding, stage and AWS account. You’ll see your likely Activate tier straight away, with the next step to apply.
- Takes under a minute
- Instant result, no call needed
- Covers Activate credits and migration funding
How is your startup funded today?
Self-funded / bootstrapped
Angel or pre-seed round
Backed by a VC or accelerator
AWS Activate credits: Founders vs Portfolio
Many guides still quote $100,000. Here are the current tiers and where GoCloud fits in.
| Tier | Credits | How you get it | Where GoCloud helps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activate Founders | $1,000 | Apply directly to AWS | We check your eligibility and prepare the application |
| Activate Portfolio | Up to $200,000 | Through an AWS Activate with an Org ID | We explain the Org ID route and which provider fits your stage |
| Migration funding | Up to $5,000,000 | AWS programs for moving from another cloud or on-premise | We plan migration and secure funding, covering 100% of HelloSafe's migration costs. |
The Biggest Challenges Startups Face on AWS
Rising, unpredictable AWS costs
Bills grow faster than usage because nobody owns them. Discounts and reviews keep spend in check.
Migrations that feel risky
Moving from another cloud or your own servers puts the product at risk without a step-by-step plan.
Too many AWS services
Hundreds of services and no time to compare them. A named architect picks what fits your stage.
No clear roadmap for AI and data
Ideas pile up with no way to tell which ones are worth building on AWS first.
No cloud or DevOps team
Hiring senior cloud engineers is slow and expensive before product-market fit.
How GoCloud helps startups succeed on AWS
Partner-exclusive AWS discounts
An automatic 3% discount on all AWS usage, up to 90% off CloudFront, plus architecture reviews and smarter resource choices that often save another 20–40%.
Dedicated Solutions Architect
Full visibility into your AWS spend
Migration support and funding
AI, data and modernization
Your account, your control
Real Results From Startups Scaling With GoCloud
How fast-growing startups secured AWS funding and built scalable infrastructure with GoCloud.
$10,000 AWS Activate credits secured
99.9999% uptime post-migration
Credits running out? Plan the next 90 days
When credits end, the AWS bill becomes real. We review your setup before that happens, so the first full invoice is smaller than you expected, not bigger.
- Read-only review of everything running in your account
- Rightsizing and Savings Plans before the switch to paid usage
- A written savings report from a named engineer
Day 0 · Credits approved
90 days before expiry
60 days before · Rightsize
First paid invoice
Frequently Asked Questions
What does GoCloud do?
GoCloud is an Advanced Tier AWS Partner. We help startups lower their AWS bill, move to AWS safely, keep their setup secure and reliable, and start using cloud and AI tools — without hiring extra engineers.
Do I have to pay extra fees to work with GoCloud?
Will I still own and control my AWS account?
Yes. Your AWS accounts stay fully yours. You keep full control and full visibility of your spend at all times.
How much can I save on my AWS bill?
How soon will I see the savings?
The 3% discount starts right away. Other savings are usually spotted early in our review. How fast you see them depends on how complex your workloads are and how quickly your team approves changes.
Can you move us to AWS from another cloud or our own servers?
Yes. We plan and run migrations from other clouds or on-premise servers step by step, prepare your workloads first, and keep risk under control so your product keeps running.
Can GoCloud help us get AWS credits or funding?
We don't have a cloud or DevOps team. Can you still help?
What does the dedicated AWS Success Manager do?
You get one AWS-certified Solutions Architect as your main contact. They guide your architecture, answer technical questions and make sure your setup follows AWS best practices.
Can you help us start using AI and data on AWS?
How do I get started?
Find out what you're overspending on AWS
Share three details and a GoCloud engineer will set up read-only access and send your written savings report.
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