About Convex

The backend building blocks for your agents.

Convex is the open-source reactive database built for agents and full-stack apps. Queries are written as TypeScript functions that run in the database and automatically re-run when data changes, just like React components re-render when state changes. It works with your existing frontend stack and replaces the patchwork of database, server functions, file storage, scheduling, and real-time sync.

What makes Convex different

One backend platform with a reactive database, server functions, file storage, scheduled cron jobs, vector search, and live queries built in. No cache invalidation, no separate websocket layer. You write TypeScript, Convex keeps your UI in sync.

What startups get

Up to one year of Convex Business at no cost, plus discounted usage as you grow.

• 1 year on Convex Business with the $2,500/month minimum waived

• $12,000 in usage credits

• 30% off usage-based fees for 2 years, up to $30,000 off on $100,000 of usage

• Everything included in [Convex Business](https://www.convex.dev/enterprise/pricing)

• 2 business day support SLA by email through the [Convex Dashboard](https://dashboard.convex.dev/t/cvx-devx)

What’s included in Convex Business

• Reactive TypeScript database with live queries

• Server functions, scheduled jobs, and workflows

• File storage and full-text search

• Vector search for AI features and RAG

• Auth integrations

• Streaming HTTP and WebSocket APIs

• Team roles, audit logs, and production environments

• SOC 2 Type II compliance and HIPAA-ready deployments

Eligibility

Open to startups that are Series A or earlier, have fewer than 20 employees, and have raised less than $10M.

Why startups choose Convex

• Ship faster. Go from idea to production without standing up a backend, a cache layer, and a websocket server.

• Real-time by default. Queries update the UI when data changes. No polling, no manual invalidation.

• AI-ready. Built-in vector search and clean function APIs for agents, RAG, and tool calls.

• Components for everything else. Drop in workflows, rate limiting, agents, geospatial, crons, and dozens more from the [Convex Components directory](https://www.convex.dev/components) instead of building them yourself.

• Secure foundation. SOC 2 Type II, encryption in transit and at rest, role-based access, and HIPAA-ready deployments for teams that need it.

• Scales with you. The same platform serves a weekend prototype and a production app with millions of users.

• Smaller teams, more output. Frontend and full-stack engineers can own the backend

• TypeScript end-to-end. Schema, queries, mutations, and actions in one language with full type safety to the client.

Apply at: [convex.dev/startups](https://convex.dev/startups)”