Merch for Startups in Yerevan
Merch for startups — from MVP to Series B. Attracting investors, pitches, team building, team retention. Budget solutions for early-stage and premium for growing companies.
Why startups need merch
Startup is about creating culture and identity from scratch. Merch helps stand out at pitches, build a team, create buzz around the brand. With a limited budget, it's important to choose the right tools.
YC, Sequoia, Techstars — all top accelerators recommend merch as part of brand building. It's not a luxury, it's a necessity for any startup that wants to attract talent and investments.
Merch for each stage
Solutions for different startup development stages
Pre-seed / MVP
Basic merch for first team: stickers, stickers, stickers — cheap, mass appeal, works. + several quality t-shirts for pitches. Budget — up to 50,000 ֏.
Seed
First serious order: welcome kits for new employees, stickers for investors and partners, merchandise for early users. Welcome kits from 3,000 ֏.
Series A
Scaling: unified corporate style, branded clothing for team, premium gifts for top talent and investors.
Series B+
Full merch department: seasonal collections, limited editions for community, merch for conferences and hackathons. VIP gifts from 15,000 ֏.
Pitches and Demo Day
Stickers, laptop stickers, postcards — mass and inexpensive. For Demo Day: badges and lanyards with brand, merchandise for guests.
Partners and Investors
Premium gifts with first-party brand: thermoses, notebooks, USB drives. Embroidery on premium materials for VIP.
What startups order
Stickers and Promo
№1 for startups — laptop stickers, investor stickers, promo materials for events. Quantities from 100 pcs.
T-shirts
Basic item for any startup. DTF printing for small runs, silk screen — from 50 pcs.
Pens and Notebooks
Classic for pitches and meetings. Quality materials make an impression.
Thermoses and Bottles
Popular in tech culture. Reusable, eco-friendly, with logo.
USB and Accessories
Branded flash drives, cases, adapters — useful things for tech audience.
Welcome Kits
New employee set: 4–6 items in branded box.
Budget solutions for early-stage
Merch under 100,000 ֏ for pre-seed and seed startups
| Kit | Contents | Budget | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Pack | 100 stickers + 20 t-shirts | ~70,000 ֏ | – |
| Team Set | 5 welcome kits (t-shirt + mug + pen) | ~85,000 ֏ | 5 pcs |
| Investor Kit | Thermos + notebook + stickers (5 sets) | ~95,000 ֏ | 5 pcs |
| Demo Day | 50 stickers + 10 badges + 10 t-shirts | ~60,000 ֏ | – |
* Exact cost calculated upon request. All prices without VAT.
FAQ about startup merch
Where to start if there's no design?
We help with design or adapt your logo. For early-stage, we recommend starting with simple logo on stickers and basic items — it's cheaper and works just as well as complex design.
What merch is best for pitches?
For pitches: laptop stickers (investor sees them every day), quality pen (tactile memory), notebook with logo. Expensive merch for pitches isn't needed — visibility and utility matter.
How to convince founders to invest in merch?
Show ROI: stickers are free advertising on investors' and partners' laptops. Welcome kits reduce early turnover by 15–20%. Team building merch pays off through increased engagement.
Can I order merch for international team?
Yes, we deliver internationally. For remote teams, we form individual sets and send by mail or courier.
What minimum quantity for a startup?
For startups without inventory: DTF printing from 10 pieces. Stickers — from 50. This allows ordering exactly what's needed, without overstock.
Useful links
HR merch • Merch for IT • Catalog of merch types • Team building merch
Solutions by stage
DTF printing (small runs) • Silk screen (50+ pcs) • Embroidery (premium)
Order startup merch
Send a request — we'll find solutions for your stage and budget