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11/09/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/09/2026 10:00

Build What Matters, Get Found Everywhere: Semrush Part of New Adobe for Startups Program

Adobe for Startups gives eligible early-stage companies a free yearof Adobe Firefly, Acrobat Studio, Express and Semrush to build their brands and reach customers.

Launching a startup feels like running a marathon at an all-out sprint.
Founders are designing the pitch deck through midnight, debugging code before sunrise, launching campaigns over lunch, and wearing twenty hats in between. They know that their product solves a real problem, but in a crowded market, building something great is only half the battle. If future customers can't find your brand, it's almost all for nothing.
That's why we're excited to announce the launch of Adobe for Startups. As an Adobe company, Semrush is part of this exciting program that gives ambitious founders the exact growth engine they need to turn raw ideas into breakout businesses: world-class creative tools paired directly with one of the world's leading search and market intelligence.
The best part? Eligible early-stage startups get 12 full months of Semrush, completely free.

Creation Meets Discovery: The Day-Zero Growth Engine

By combining Semrush with Adobe's AI-powered creative ecosystem, founders no longer have to pick between looking credible and driving pipeline:
  • Create and scale content with Firefly Pro Plus: Generate images, video and audio with Adobe's commercially safe models and leading partner models, plus Photoshop on web and mobile.
  • Turn information into action with Acrobat Studio: Edit and share business documents, extract key insights with AI Assistant and turn research into polished presentations.
  • Build your brand everywhere with Adobe Express Premium: Quickly design social posts, marketing materials and brand assets with thousands of professional templates.
  • Understand how customers find you with Semrush: Semrush offers startups the ability to see how their business shows up across search engines and AI-powered search and identify new opportunities to reach customers.
Moreover, program participants also have the opportunity to join a community of peers through events and educational resources designed to help them learn, connect and grow. One such example includes a workshop with Artist and the Machine and its founder community on December 2, 2026.

Built for Speed: How Real Founders Are Already Winning

Early-stage teams are already putting these tools to work:
  • DataCurve is using audience intelligence alongside Adobe Firefly to build dynamic visual content that evolves directly alongside fan interests.
  • Gondola scaled its social portfolio platform from day zero by pairing sharp brand presentation with disciplined distribution.
  • Oruk turns complex speech-AI foundation models into bite-sized visual product demos with Adobe Express to win over developers faster.

Eligibility

Applicants must be a startup founded within the last five years, and have raised less than $15 million in funding. Adobe will verify eligibility as part of the application process. Check your eligibility and apply for Adobe for Startups here.

Next Stop: Adobe MAX

Founders who are headed to Adobe MAX in Miami from Nov 10-12 should stop by the Adobe for Startups Hub to meet the teams, see live product demos, and connect with fellow founders.

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