Knox for Startups

FedRAMP authorization in 90 days. Built for startups.

The most innovative software companies shouldn't have to wait years to sell to the federal government. Knox helps startups and growth-stage companies achieve FedRAMP authorization through an AI-managed cloud and compliance platform — so you launch into the federal market without slowing your product roadmap.

Trusted across 16 inheritable ATOs and top federal sponsors
Sierra
BigID
Spacelift
Armis
OutSystems
Tovuti
Kovr.ai
Procurement Sciences
The opportunity

Built for the next generation of software companies

The federal government is one of the world's largest buyers of software, AI, cybersecurity, data, and cloud technologies. Yet for most startups, FedRAMP has historically been inaccessible — years of effort, millions in investment, and dedicated compliance teams.

Knox changes the equation.

Our AI-managed cloud platform, compliance automation, and authorization expertise help startups enter regulated markets at startup speed.

Whether you're building

  • AI & GenAI platforms
  • Cybersecurity products
  • B2B SaaS applications
  • Developer tools & infrastructure
  • Data & analytics platforms
  • Enterprise software
  • Mission-critical cloud services
Customers

Trusted by high-growth startups

Some of the fastest-growing technology companies are using Knox to accelerate their journey into the federal market. They shared a common challenge — how to access federal markets without spending years pursuing compliance. Knox provided the answer.

AI & Machine Learning

Sequoia-backed. Redefining customer experiences through conversational AI.

Automates security and compliance operations using AI.

Applies AI to modernize government contracting workflows.

Cybersecurity

Helps organizations discover, classify, and secure sensitive data.

Empowers engineering teams with developer-first application security.

Provides cyber exposure management and asset intelligence at global scale.

Infrastructure & Developer Platforms

Modernizes infrastructure orchestration and Infrastructure-as-Code management.

Helps organizations build secure and scalable development environments.

Enterprise Software & Data Platforms

Delivers global supply chain intelligence and risk visibility.

Powers application development for some of the world's largest organizations.

Sequoia-backed. Operational intelligence software for public sector and enterprise teams.

Transforms virtual learning experiences at scale.

Modernizes enterprise learning and workforce enablement.

National Security & Mission-Focused

General Catalyst-backed. Develops advanced technology solutions supporting national security missions.

The best trust the best. Join cutting-edge technology companies in the Knox landing zone.

Why startups choose Knox

Enter regulated markets at startup speed

Knox handles the heavy lifting of federal compliance so your team can stay focused on what matters: building product and serving customers.

Get to FedRAMP faster

Achieve authorization in as little as 90 days, rather than spending years navigating traditional approaches.

Stay focused on product

Your engineers should be building features, not managing compliance documentation. Knox handles the heavy lifting.

AI-powered compliance automation

KnoxAI continuously monitors, maps, and manages compliance requirements — reducing manual effort and accelerating timelines.

Deploy on your terms

Knox supports AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud environments — flexibility without forcing architectural compromises.

Scale from startup to enterprise

From your first federal customer to large-scale agency deployments, Knox provides a secure foundation that grows with you.

One platform. Every cloud.

AI-managed cloud, compliance automation, and FedRAMP expertise — combined into a single path to government-ready.

From seed to unicorn

Knox supports startups at every stage of growth

Unlock federal opportunities without building an internal compliance organization from scratch. Many of today's leading startups use federal expansion as a strategic growth lever — moving quickly while maintaining the rigor government customers demand.

01

Seed & Series A

Raising your first rounds and proving the model.

02

Scaling after PMF

Growing rapidly once product-market fit lands.

03

Enterprise expansion

Moving into enterprise and regulated industries.

04

First government contract

Pursuing your first federal opportunity.

05

Public sector strategy

Building a long-term public sector growth engine.

Federal expansion, without the internal compliance org.

A better path to government revenue

For decades, federal compliance favored only the largest technology companies. Today, innovative startups are transforming how government adopts software, AI, and cloud — and Knox exists to ensure compliance isn't the reason innovation gets left behind.

By combining AI-powered compliance automation, managed cloud infrastructure, and deep FedRAMP expertise, Knox helps startups compete for government business on the same playing field as established incumbents.

Built on a cloud trusted by top agencies for mission-critical needs
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Defense Information Systems Agency
U.S. Air Force
U.S. Navy
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
Federal Emergency Management Agency
National Institutes of Health
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Ready to bring your startup to government?

Unlock federal revenue. Accelerate authorization. Stay focused on building.

Join cutting-edge technology companies in the Knox landing zone. Book a meeting to map your fastest path to FedRAMP authorization.