# Launch faster with Bolt for Startups

> Quick integration paths, sandbox testing, and founder programs to get checkout live without a large payments team.

Source: https://help.boltapp.com/use-cases/startups

**Bolt for Startups** helps early-stage teams ship checkout quickly: sandbox APIs, platform plugins, and programs that reduce upfront integration cost.

## Who this is for [#who-this-is-for]

Founders and small teams launching their first store, app, or marketplace who need production-ready checkout without a dedicated payments engineer.

## What you can do [#what-you-can-do]

* Start in sandbox with [API keys](/getting-started/api-keys)
* Pick a path with [Choose an integration](/getting-started/choose-integration)
* Join [Bolt Activate](/use-cases/bolt-activate) for credits and founder support
* Scale into [Checkout OS](/products/checkout-os) or [Connect](/products/connect) as you grow

## Get started [#get-started]

1. [Create a merchant account](https://merchant.boltapp.com/onboarding/get-started)
2. Read [Choose an integration](/getting-started/choose-integration)
3. Follow the quickstart for your platform or API
4. Apply for [Bolt Activate](/use-cases/bolt-activate) if you qualify

## Related [#related]

* [Bolt for Ecommerce](/use-cases/ecommerce)
* [Bolt for SaaS](/use-cases/saas)
* [Bolt for App Developers](/use-cases/app-developers)