AWS has recently expanded its SaaS co-sell benefits, making them available to all ISV Accelerate partners, including startups. Previously, this program was invite-only, but now, more ISVs have the opportunity to leverage AWS’s vast sales network and funding support.

However, while the door has opened wider, the bar for qualification remains high. Many ISVs struggle not because of their technology, but because navigating AWS’s technical, compliance, and go-to-market (GTM) requirements is challenging.

In this blog, we’ll break down the key challenges ISVs face in AWS’s SaaS co-sell journey and how to overcome them.