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