Web data infrastructure for startups

1TB/month of free residential proxy bandwidth for real-time web access. Built for the next generation of YC, Techstars, 500 Global, VC-backed, and bootstrapped startups. No equity, no contract, no credit card.

Quickstart

curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $TOKEN" "https://api.joinmassive.com/v1/access"

Response example:

{
  "ok": true,
  "geo": "US-CA",
  "ip": "73.222.…",
  "ms": 312
}

Massive for Startups

What is the Massive for Startups program?

The Massive for Startups program gives qualifying early-stage companies 1TB of free Web Access API bandwidth per month for 3 months.

Use the Web Access API+

The Web Access API routes requests through millions of opted-in volunteer devices in 195+ countries, giving startups the same residential web access infrastructure used by AI agent companies, data pipeline teams, and Fortune 500 research desks.

Who qualifies+

• Y Combinator companies (any batch, current or alumni)
• Techstars, 500 Global, Antler, Entrepreneur First, MassChallenge, and 30+ other accelerators
• Pre-seed to Series B startups backed by a recognized VC
• Bootstrapped founders, indie hackers, and self-funded teams with a live product or prototype

What it costs+

Free. The program is offered at no cost to the startup. There is no payment method required at signup and no automatic billing after the program ends.

Pick your track to apply

Four application tracks cover most early-stage startups. Pick the one that fits your background and submit in under 5 minutes.

Y Combinator

Active and alumni YC companies from any batch. Apply with your public batch listing, demo day link, or YC alumni profile. Approved in under 2 business days.

Apply as a YC startup

The Massive advantage

Built for ambitious founders who move fast

Speed

• Launch in hours, not weeks.
• Self-serve API keys are issued the same day your application is approved.
• Full documentation, code samples, and an interactive playground are available before you write a single line.

Scale

• Run from prototype to production on the same infrastructure.
• 1TB/month of bandwidth is enough to power a serious AI agent in production, train a domain-specific model, or run a competitive monitoring system.

Support

• Founder-friendly assistance.
• Direct Slack channel with our team for technical and scaling questions.
• No support tickets to nowhere.
• No tiered support gating.

What you get with Massive for Startups

Every approved startup gets these six benefits during the 3-month program. No strings attached.

1. 1TB/month of Web Access API bandwidth, free for 3 months+
2. Top-ranked web access performance+
3. Ethically sourced infrastructure+
4. Full platform access+
5. No equity, no sales call, no catch+
6. Direct line to the team+

Use cases

What startups build on Massive

• AI Agents
• Web scraping
• LLM Training & RAG Retrieval
• Price Monitoring
• Ad Verification & Brand Protection

AI agents that browse the live web

import requests
response = requests.get(
    "https://render.joinmassive.com/browser",
    headers={"Authorization": f"Bearer {TOKEN}"},
    params={
        "url": "https://target.com",
        "format": "markdown",
        "geo": "US-CA"
    }
)
print(response.text)

Why startups choose Massive over other proxy providers

We own our supply

Built for AI workloads, not legacy scraping

Ethics that hold up in an audit

Founder-priced after the program

How to apply in 4 steps

1. Pick your track: Choose YC, accelerator-backed, VC-backed, or bootstrapped.
2. Submit the form: Takes under 5 minutes. We ask for your product, your stack, and your eligibility proof.
3. Get approved: Most teams hear back within 24 hours. 2 business days max.
4. Start building: Get your API key and start sending requests.

FAQ

What is Massive?

Massive is a web access API for AI agents, data pipelines, and any application that needs to reach the live web.

What does Massive specialize in?

Real-time web access at scale with three core APIs: Web Access API, Web Render API, and Web Search API.

Who is eligible for free proxies through Massive for Startups?

Four tracks: Y Combinator companies, accelerator-backed startups, VC-backed, and bootstrapped teams.

Is this a residential proxy free trial?

Yes, but there is no credit card required.

How do you verify eligibility?

We ask for one piece of proof during application.

What happens after 3 months?

You have the option to upgrade to a paid plan, but there is no automatic billing.

Apply to Massive for Startups

1TB/month of free Web Access API bandwidth for 3 months. No equity, no contract, no credit card. Approved in 2 business days.

Pick your track and apply