
Hoop.dev offers an AI-powered access gateway for databases and servers, designed to eliminate cumbersome access policies and break-glass workflows without compromising security. The platform provides secure, auditable, and easy-to-manage access to infrastructure. Key features include Just-in-Time (JIT) access control, AI-powered data masking for sensitive information, complete audit trails with session recordings, and infrastructure automation through GitOps workflows. Hoop.dev aims to boost developer productivity by integrating with IDEs and offering a developer-first experience, with a 5-minute setup for enterprise-grade security. The business model appears to be SaaS, with free, Pro, and Enterprise plans, offering various levels of features and support.

Hoop.dev offers an AI-powered access gateway for databases and servers, designed to eliminate cumbersome access policies and break-glass workflows without compromising security. The platform provides secure, auditable, and easy-to-manage access to infrastructure. Key features include Just-in-Time (JIT) access control, AI-powered data masking for sensitive information, complete audit trails with session recordings, and infrastructure automation through GitOps workflows. Hoop.dev aims to boost developer productivity by integrating with IDEs and offering a developer-first experience, with a 5-minute setup for enterprise-grade security. The business model appears to be SaaS, with free, Pro, and Enterprise plans, offering various levels of features and support.
What they do: AI-powered access gateway that provides JIT access, AI data masking, auditing, and developer-first tooling for databases, servers, and Kubernetes.
Deployment: Managed service or self-hosted (Kubernetes, Docker, AWS); open-source offering available.
Compliance: States SOC2 Type II compliance and GDPR-friendly data masking features.
Stage / funding: Early-stage; Crunchbase lists a Pre-Seed round announced 2021-06-09.
Team size (approx.): 8 employees (profile snapshot)
Privileged access management and secure developer access to infrastructure and data with compliance and auditing needs.
2020
Developer tools / Security (Infrastructure Access Management)
Crunchbase lists a Pre-Seed round announced on this date; amounts are obfuscated in public profile.
“Participated in Y Combinator (Winter 2021); early investors include Valor Capital Group and Y Combinator; Dealroom lists additional investors such as Global Founders Capital and Liquid 2 Ventures.”