YCW22· DevtoolsFirezone
Easiest way to set up Zero Trust Access for your team
Founders
Not read from YC yet; the weekly run fills these in.
Same space
Competitors
Closest in what they build, same category.
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TeleportS15The Infrastructure Identity CompanyShared: devsecops, next-gen network securityActive
CryptosealS11Server key management, VPN as a Service, Privacy VPN. Sold to…Shared: devsecops, next-gen network securityAcquired
InfisicalW23Unified platform for secrets, certs, and privileged access managementShared: security, open sourceActive
Adjacent
Overlapping tags, a different niche.
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LunaSecS19An Open Source dependency security tool that is smarter than the restShared: devsecops, security, open sourceInactive
SuperagentW24Security for AI-native developersShared: security, open sourceActive
SqreenW18Sqreen is the application security platform for the modern enterpriseShared: devsecops, securityAcquired
CloudanixS21Cloud and Container Security PlatformShared: devsecops, securityActive
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About Firezone
Firezone connects your workforce to the computing resources they need, wherever they are, securely. Unlike traditional VPNs, Firezone uses a least-privileged approach to access control known as Zero Trust Access. Connect your identity provider and define granular policies in minutes, then rejoice in the IT support requests you won't receive due to our lightweight, WireGuard-powered clients which work great on all platforms.
San Francisco, CA, USA
Firezone: questions
Which YC batch was Firezone in?
Firezone was in Y Combinator's Winter 2022 batch (W22).
Is Firezone still active?
Y Combinator lists Firezone as active.
Where is Firezone based?
Firezone lists San Francisco, CA, USA as its location on YC's directory.
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