Tech conglomerate Alphabet has expanded its Google for Startups cloud program.
As of April 25th, the program now includes Web3 companies such as Alchemy, Aptos, Base, Celo, Flow, Hedera, Nansen, Near, Polygon, Solana, and Thirdweb. On the same day, blockchain analytics firm Nansen announced a partnership with Google Cloud to provide startups with real-time blockchain data. Its database currently contains over 250 million wallet tags.
Currently, Google Cloud has two product suites targeting Web3 startups, differentiated by whether or not the company has raised funding. Pre-seed companies can earn up to $2,000 in Google Cloud credits, valid for two years, for participation in events such as Paris Block the chain Week, Consensus and TOKEN2049 Singapore, where Google will be participating. For seed startups, benefits include $200,000 in Google Cloud and Firebase usage over two years, plus $12,000 in Google Cloud Enhanced Support Credits and 12 months of free Google Workspace Business Plus. In addition , Web3 projects including Aptos, Celo, Flow, HBAR Foundation, Near, and Solana Foundation will provide these companies with up to $1 million in fiat or token grants.
Seed companies can also receive up to $3 million in funding from Polygon Ventures. At the same time, Base Ecosystem Fund will provide entrepreneurs with priority review, and Coinbase Ventures will also introduce entrepreneurs to its listing team and applicable venture capitalists. O other perks include up to $10,000 in Alchemy credits as well as VIP support and gas-free contract deployment with Thirdweb. Alex Svanevik, co-founder and CEO of Nansen, commented: “Thanks to our partnership with Google Cloud, we are able to provide real-time intelligence to level the cryptocurrency playing field.”
