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Rime API Credits Program for YC Startups

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Rime, a leading voice AI company specializing in ultra-low latency text-to-speech solutions, has launched an exclusive $5K API credits program for Y Combinator startups. This program enables early-stage companies to integrate high-quality TTS capabilities into their products, featuring hyper-realistic voices, sub-100ms latency, custom pronunciation controls, and flexible deployment options. Credits are valid for 12 months and delivered upon approval, helping startups overcome early-stage infrastructure costs.

Starting from

$5,000

Up to

$5,000

Program Tiers

YC Startup Tier

Provides $5,000 in API credits over 12 months, enabling integration of advanced TTS features.

Credit Value

$5,000

Duration

12 months

Benefits

Orbital - Enhanced benefits for growing projects
Orbital
Enhanced benefits for growing projects
Launchpad - Basic benefits to help you get started
Orbital - Enhanced benefits for growing projects Level 2
Stellar - Premium benefits for established projects
Galactic - Ultimate benefits package for industry leaders
$5,000 API credits for full TTS features
Priority technical support
Early access to new voice models
Hyper-realistic voices with sub-100ms latency
Custom pronunciation controls

Eligibility

Black Hole Gravity - Most demanding (complex due diligence)
Black Hole Gravity
Most demanding (complex due diligence)
Lunar Gravity - Simple application process, usually just a quick form
Earth Gravity - Moderate documentation like basic financials, pitch deck
Solar Gravity - More intense: interview rounds, additional verification documents
Black Hole Gravity - Most demanding (complex due diligence) Level 4
YC accelerator (W24 cohort or later)
Planning to integrate text-to-speech in products

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Submit the form to confirm YC affiliation and provide project details.

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