Capture The Bug Startup Program
Capture The Bug Startup Program: $1,000 in credits
Get $1,000 in penetration testing credits for early-stage teams building digital products with manual, real-time security testing
- Compliance-Ready Reports
- Manual, Real-Time Testing
- Retesting Support Included
- Fast Turnaround for Startups
About Capture The Bug Startup Program
- $1,000 in manual penetration testing credits for pre-seed to Series A startups building digital products.
- Includes compliance-ready reports (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA) and retesting support—designed for founders preparing enterprise sales.
- Real-time security testing by humans, not automated scanners; fast turnaround for startups on tight timelines.
Capture The Bug is a penetration testing platform specializing in manual, real-time security assessments for early-stage teams. The startup program grants $1,000 in pentest credits to pre-seed through Series A companies, enabling founders to validate security posture and generate compliance artifacts before enterprise customer conversations or funding rounds.
Capture The Bug Startup Program at a glance
Capture The Bug is a penetration testing platform specializing in manual, real-time security assessments for early-stage teams. The startup program grants $1,000 in pentest credits to pre-seed through Series A companies, enabling founders to validate security posture and generate compliance artifacts before enterprise customer conversations or funding rounds.
- $1,000Penetration Testing Credits
- Pre-seed to Series ATarget Stage
- Manual + Real-timeTesting Methodology
- SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAACompliance Reports Included
The Capture The Bug Startup Program offer explained
Capture The Bug awards $1,000 in credits toward manual penetration testing services—real human security testers, not automated tools. Credits apply to full pentest engagements, retesting cycles, and compliance-ready reporting. Startups use credits to stress-test their product security before enterprise pitches or security audits.
Heads up: credit programs change their terms and caps regularly — confirm the current offer on the application page before you plan around it.
Apply to Capture The Bug Startup ProgramEligibility & key terms
| Detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Company Stage | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A |
| Credit Amount | $1,000 toward pentest services |
| Product Type | Digital products (SaaS, web, mobile, API-driven) |
| Application | Direct application; no VC sponsor required |
| Credit Validity | Typically 12 months from activation (confirm with provider) |
How Capture The Bug Startup Program compares
Here's how Capture The Bug Startup Program stacks up against other discounted SaaS access in the same category:
| Program | Headline offer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Capture The Bug Startup Program | $1,000 in credits | This page |
| GitHub for Startups | $50K total value: $10K GitHub credits + up to $40K non-dilutive cash (direct apply, under 5 years) | SaaS Startup Programs |
| Sentry for Startups | 6 months free Sentry Teams (~$5K value) — under 2 years old, under $5M raised, direct apply | SaaS Startup Programs |
| Retool for Startups | 1 year free Retool (up to $60K value) + 25% off year 2 — under $10M raised, Series A or earlier | SaaS Startup Programs |
How to apply for Capture The Bug Startup Program
- 1. Verify Eligibility
Confirm your startup is pre-seed to Series A and building a digital product requiring security validation.
- 2. Apply via Capture The Bug
Visit the startup program landing page and submit your application with company info, product description, and funding stage.
- 3. Get Approved & Activate
Upon approval, you'll receive a credit code or account activation. No additional paperwork or sponsor letter needed.
- 4. Schedule & Execute Pentest
Work with Capture The Bug to schedule your manual pentest engagement. Credits apply at checkout; use for testing, retesting, or compliance reports.
Manual pentesting at startup speed: $1,000 in credits to prove security before your Series A pitch or first enterprise deal.SaaSTweaks editorial
Who should apply — and who shouldn't
Apply if
- You're pre-Series B and need credible security validation for enterprise customer conversations.
- Your product handles sensitive data (PII, payments, health info) and you need compliance-ready reporting.
- You want human-driven security testing, not just automated vulnerability scanning.
- You're fundraising or closing enterprise deals and security posture is a blocker.
Skip if
- Your product is pre-MVP or internal-only; pentest ROI is higher once you have paying customers.
- You're bootstrapped and have zero budget for security—credits don't cover the full cost of enterprise-grade pentesting.
- You only need automated vulnerability scanning; Capture The Bug specializes in manual, real-time testing (higher cost, deeper findings).
More SaaS Startup Programs
If Capture The Bug Startup Program isn't the right fit, compare it against GitHub for Startups, Sentry for Startups, Retool for Startups, Algolia for Startups — or browse the full SaaS Startup Programs category.
Final verdict
Apply — strong program.
The $1,000 credit removes friction for early-stage founders to validate security posture and generate compliance artifacts—both critical for enterprise sales and fundraising. Eligibility is broad (pre-seed to Series A), no sponsor required, and the manual testing methodology delivers findings automated tools miss.
Apply to Capture The Bug Startup ProgramCapabilities
- • Manual penetration testing by certified security professionals
- • Real-time, context-aware vulnerability discovery
- • SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HIPAA compliance reporting
- • Retesting support to validate fixes
- • Fast turnaround optimized for startups
- • No VC sponsor or accelerator requirement
- • $1,000 startup credit (non-expiring within 12 months)
- • Detailed remediation guidance and prioritization
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