Ship secure from day one — without burning runway.
Security shouldn't wait for a Series A. Whether you're venture-backed or bootstrapping on revenue, Safeguard gives early-stage teams the full platform — reachability-based scanning, autonomous remediation, and SBOMs — free or heavily discounted, so you can pass security reviews and win enterprise deals early.
What's included
Full platform access
SCA, SBOM/AIBOM, container & IaC scanning, reachability analysis, and Griffin AI autonomous remediation — the same engine enterprises run.
Free or deeply discounted
Bootstrapped and pre-seed teams can qualify for a free license; funded startups get a substantial discount off standard plans.
Enterprise-ready evidence
Generate the SBOMs, vulnerability reports, and SOC 2-aligned evidence that unblock enterprise procurement and security questionnaires.
Onboarding support
Guided setup so a small team can wire Safeguard into CI/CD and start remediating in an afternoon.
Grow into a paid plan
When you outgrow the program, transition smoothly to Team or Enterprise — no re-implementation.
Community & Academy
Free access to Safeguard Academy courses and certifications for your whole team.
The program in detail
Startups backed by a partnered venture firm or accelerator. 2 months free on the Team plan (3 months for select accelerator cohorts).
What is included
- The full Team plan for the trial period
- The standard Team usage allowance
- Autonomous fix PRs are included up to the Team allowance rather than unlimited
- Sovereign and bring-your-own hosting are not part of the trial
Who qualifies
- Startups backed by a firm on our partnered list, confirmed as being in that portfolio
- One trial per company
- A card on file or a fixed end date, so the trial ends deliberately rather than lapsing
How we verify
Confirms your backing against our partnered firms and accelerators.
Renewal and what comes next
Converts to a paid Team plan when the trial ends, and nothing is deleted at the changeover. As you grow, the next steps are the compliance packs and the startup SOC 2 rate.
Every program starts with the eligibility form. Nothing is granted without it.
Who qualifies
- Early-stage startups (typically pre-seed to Series A) building a software product.
- Bootstrapped and self-funded companies of any stage with a small team.
- Indie developers and solo founders shipping a real product.
- Not previously a paying Safeguard customer on a standard plan.
How to get started
Apply
Tell us about your company, stage, and stack via the contact form.
Quick verification
We confirm eligibility — usually within a couple of business days.
Get your license
We activate your free or discounted plan and help you connect your first repo.
Secure & scale
Ship with confidence; upgrade seamlessly as your team grows.
Frequently asked questions
Is it really free for bootstrapped companies?
Bootstrapped, pre-seed, and very early teams can qualify for a free license. Funded startups typically receive a significant discount rather than a full waiver. Eligibility is confirmed during a short review.
What's the difference between the startup and bootstrapped tracks?
Both get the full platform. The bootstrapped/indie track is oriented toward free access for tiny, self-funded teams; the funded-startup track offers discounted pricing that scales as you raise and grow.
How long does the program last?
Program terms are set during approval — typically an annual benefit that renews while you remain eligible. When you outgrow it, you move to a standard plan with no re-implementation.
Do I get the autonomous remediation features?
Yes. Program members get Griffin AI Auto-Fix, reachability analysis, and SBOM/AIBOM — the same capabilities as paid plans, so your security posture is real, not a stripped-down trial.
Ready to start?
Apply for the program
Self-healing security runs on Safeguard.
Your first fix PR is minutes away.
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