Hoop.dev, a Boston, MA–based end-to-end access solution for application delivery, has raised a Seed funding round.
Investors
The round was led by Venture Guides and backed by Y Combinator.
Venture Guides is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in the cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, data, and AI sectors. The firm employs a unique team-based approach that emphasizes active “guiding” across a concentrated portfolio of companies, significantly improving outcomes for startups.
Hoop.dev Use of Funds
The funding will support Hoop.dev’s expansion, product development, and enhancement of its security-aware automation platform for developers and AI agents.
About Hoop.dev
Founded by Andrios Robert, Hoop.dev is an end-to-end access solution designed to eliminate access friction for developers while maintaining strong security and compliance for administrators. Its platform features security-aware approval automation, enabling faster and safer application delivery by protecting sensitive information and preventing destructive actions. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Hoop.dev is used by thousands of developers at public companies.
Funding Details
Company: Hoop.dev
Raised: Undisclosed
Round: Seed
Funding Date: October 2025
Lead Investor: Venture Guides
Additional Investors: Y Combinator
Company Website: https://www.hoop.dev/
Software Category: Secure Access / DevOps / Developer Productivity
Source: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251029761056/en