Render
Render is a cloud infrastructure platform based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2018 by CEO Anurag Goel. The company focuses on helping software teams build, deploy, and scale applications with minimal DevOps complexity. Render offers a unified platform that includes web hosting, static site hosting, managed background workers, and managed Postgres databases, all of which are auto-deployed from GitHub. The platform features automatic TLS, CDN, and DDoS protection, making it easier for developers to manage their applications. Render primarily serves software development teams, developers, and startups that need to operate quickly without the burden of server management. The company targets businesses creating AI agents and full-stack applications, providing a secure and fast private network. Render operates on a freemium model, offering both free and paid services to accommodate various client needs. As a Series C company with a valuation of $1.5 billion, Render has raised $258 million from notable investors and has established itself as a key player in the cloud infrastructure space.