For Startups

Startup-Friendly Pricing for Enterprise-Grade Data

You should not need a $30K annual contract to access quality B2B contact data. the8.ai gives startups the same verified data that enterprises rely on, at a price point that makes sense for your stage.

Why Startups Choose the8.ai

Built for teams that move fast, spend wisely, and need data that works from day one.

Affordable Credits

Pay only for the data you use. Our credit-based pricing starts at just $64 per month for 500 credits, making quality B2B data accessible to bootstrapped and seed-stage startups. No hidden fees, no surprise charges, and no minimum commitments that drain your runway.

No Annual Contracts

Month-to-month billing with the flexibility to upgrade, downgrade, or cancel anytime. We know startups pivot fast, and your data provider should keep up. No 12-month lock-ins, no cancellation penalties, and no sales calls required to change your plan.

API-First Approach

Built for developers from the ground up. Our REST API lets you integrate B2B contact data directly into your product, internal tools, or custom workflows. Comprehensive documentation, SDKs for Python, Node.js, and Ruby, and a Postman collection to get you started in minutes.

Scales with You

Start with 500 credits a month and scale to millions as you grow. the8.ai grows with your startup from pre-seed to Series C and beyond. The same platform, the same data quality, just more capacity. Upgrade your plan with a single click as your team and outreach volume expand.

Results that matter

Average impact within 90 days of switching to the8.ai.

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Startup Use Cases

From your first outbound campaign to scaling a full go-to-market engine, the8.ai supports every stage of startup growth.

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Founder-Led Sales

As a founder, your time is your most valuable asset. Stop manually hunting for contact information across LinkedIn, company websites, and Google searches. the8.ai lets you build a targeted prospect list in minutes, with verified emails and phone numbers for every contact. Spend your time having conversations with potential customers, not searching for their contact details. Filter by industry, company size, and job title to find the exact decision-makers who can say yes to your product.

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First 100 Customers

Your first 100 customers define your product, your positioning, and your growth trajectory. the8.ai helps you identify and reach the companies that match your ideal customer profile with surgical precision. Build lookalike audiences from your early wins, find similar companies in adjacent industries, and expand your total addressable market systematically. Every contact is verified so your limited outreach budget is spent on emails that actually deliver and phone numbers that actually ring.

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Investor Outreach

Raising your next round means reaching the right investors at the right time. Use the8.ai to find partners and associates at VC firms, PE firms, and family offices who invest in your sector, stage, and geography. Access verified email addresses to get past the noise of cold LinkedIn messages and reach investors with a direct, professional outreach that stands out in their inbox.

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Partnership Development

Strategic partnerships can accelerate growth faster than any sales team. the8.ai helps you identify and reach business development leaders, partnership managers, and channel executives at companies that complement your product. Filter by technology stack to find companies already using tools that integrate with yours, then reach out directly to the people who own partnership decisions.

Startup-Friendly Pricing

$64/month

Starting with 500 credits. No annual contract.

Verified emails & phones
API access included
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Your new startup workflow

1

Sign Up Free

Create your account in under a minute

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Search Contacts

Filter by industry, title, and company size

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Export & Reach Out

Download verified emails and start outreach

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Scale as You Grow

Upgrade your plan as your team expands

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Join thousands of startups using the8.ai to find their first customers, close their next round, and scale their go-to-market motion.

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