Startups Directory

Wiz is a cloud-native security platform that provides real-time visibility across multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, Kubernetes) using agentless APIs and graph-based analysis. It identifies exploitable attack paths and prioritizes risk based on business impact, enabling security teams to fix issues before they reach production. The platform serves enterprise security teams and has won over 40% of Fortune 100 companies with its unified "single pane of glass" approach to cloud security.

Island is an enterprise-grade secure browser built on Chromium that replaces legacy security tools like SASE platforms and VDI by embedding security controls directly into the browser. It enables organizations to enforce granular, context-based policies that allow data to flow freely between enterprise apps while preventing unauthorized sharing, data leakage, and malicious activities. The browser provides last-mile controls over print, downloads, screenshots, and copy/paste even outside the browser environment, giving enterprises complete visibility and governance over user activity.

Kong is an API platform that provides a centralized control plane for managing, securing, and observing APIs and microservices across clouds, Kubernetes, and data centers. The platform handles request routing, transformation, authentication, rate limiting, and real-time analytics to prevent API sprawl. Kong serves enterprise organizations dealing with complex API ecosystems, from Global 2000 companies to mid-market enterprises. The company is positioned as a leader in API management with both open-source and commercial offerings.

Gusto is a cloud-based payroll, benefits, and HR software platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses. It automates payroll processing, tax filing, benefits administration, and employee onboarding while simplifying workflows that were traditionally manual and error-prone. The platform saves businesses approximately $1,800 annually in payroll and HR administration costs and is known for its user-friendly interface compared to legacy systems like ADP.

Contrast Security embeds runtime security sensors directly into application code to detect vulnerabilities and attacks in real time across the entire software lifecycle. Unlike traditional static or dynamic scanning tools, it uses patented deep security instrumentation to observe actual data flows and execution paths in development, testing, and production environments. The platform combines IAST (Interactive Application Security Testing) and RASP (Runtime Application Self-Protection) capabilities in a single solution, dramatically reducing false positives and enabling developers and security teams to act on real threats. Trusted by Fortune 500 companies including BMW, AXA, and NTT.

Ironclad is a cloud-based Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform that automates contract creation, negotiation, and management for enterprise teams. It combines workflow automation, AI-powered redlining, and a browser-based Word editor to streamline the entire contract lifecycle. The platform uses GPT-4 integration to flag risks, extract key terms, and suggest language, while maintaining audit trails and centralized contract repositories. Ironclad serves legal and procurement teams across mid-market and enterprise organizations looking to reduce contract cycle times and improve compliance.

Whatfix is a digital adoption platform (DAP) that overlays in-app guidance, simulations, and analytics onto enterprise applications to accelerate user onboarding and reduce support costs. The platform combines step-by-step contextual guidance, Mirror simulation training, and AI-powered analytics to help organizations optimize workflows and ensure process compliance. It serves 700+ enterprises including 80+ Fortune 500 companies who need to improve productivity and user experience across internal and customer-facing applications without modifying the underlying software.

FloQast is a financial close management SaaS platform that automates and centralizes the month-end accounting close process for enterprise finance teams. The software replaces manual spreadsheets and email chains with AI-powered reconciliation (up to 98% auto-reconciliation), task management, and real-time visibility into close progress. FloQast serves 3,500+ global accounting teams including Shopify, Twilio, and Chipotle, positioning itself as the straightforward, user-friendly alternative to more complex enterprise close automation platforms.