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Heroku

Enabling developers to build and run applications in the cloud.

Y CombinatorWinter 2008AcquiredB2BInfrastructure

What they do

Problem

Developers and organizations need a faster, simpler way to build, deploy, and run applications in the cloud without managing underlying infrastructure.

Solution

Heroku provides a cloud platform-as-a-service (PaaS) that lets teams build, deploy, and manage applications entirely in the cloud.

Who it's for

Developers and engineering teams at startups through Fortune 500 enterprises use it to deploy and operate applications.

Founders

Orion Henry
Founder
James Lindenbaum
Founder
Adam Wiggins
Founder/CTO

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