Apollo
YC S11San Francisco, US · Founded 2012 · 200 employees · Hiring · 10 known investors
Apollo provides a GraphQL-based API orchestration platform that unifies APIs and data sources for backend teams and frontend applications. The platform enables enterprises to build federated graphs, manage AI agent workflows, and accelerate application development across web and mobile.
Also known as Apollo M · Meteor
Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareOpen SourceGraphQLUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S11)
Apollo was founded in 2012 by Geoff Schmidt, matt debergalis, and Nick Martin.
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Geoff Schmidtin𝕏FounderGeoff Schmidt is founder and CEO of Apollo, which provides a GraphQL-based API orchestration platform for enterprises to unify APIs and data sources.
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matt debergalis𝕏Founder/CTOFounder and CTO of Apollo, a GraphQL-based API orchestration platform that unifies APIs and data sources for enterprises.
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Nick MartinFounder/CTO
Investors · 10
Andreessen HorowitzMenlo Park · $500K – $50M
DCVC (Data Collective)Palo Alto · $5M – $25M
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HeavybitSan Francisco · $500K – $5M
MatrixSan Francisco · $100K – $10M
Next47Palo Alto
Neythri Futures FundLos Gatos
Webb Investment NetworkSan Francisco · $500K – $750K
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
B CapitalreportedGeneva
Also in the syndicate · 1
Googlelead
Funding
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4 people who came through Apollo went on to found or lead other companies.
Competitors · 5
by search overlapHasura307 shared keywordsHasura offers an AI Catalyst Team that partners with organizations to assess fit and deliver AI-driven business transformation. The company positions its data and AI platform for enterprises pursuing AI initiatives.
Netezza236 shared keywordsIBM is a global technology company whose business spans enterprise software (including Red Hat, HashiCorp, and Confluent), IT infrastructure such as mainframes, servers, and storage, and IT consulting services. The company is also investing heavily in quantum computing and AI-based enterprise offerings, including its Lightwell open-source software security clearinghouse and the Anderon quantum wafer foundry.
Hygraph223 shared keywordsHygraph is a GraphQL-native headless CMS platform that enables teams to create, deliver, and distribute content across multiple channels. It serves development teams building digital products who need flexible, API-driven content management without the limitations of traditional CMS systems.
Postman194 shared keywordsPostman is an API platform that helps developers build, test, and manage APIs throughout their lifecycle. It serves organizations across industries, including 98% of the Fortune 500, and provides tooling for API development, quality assurance, and organizational governance.
LogRocket174 shared keywordsLogRocket provides session replay, product analytics, and AI-powered issue detection for web and mobile applications. The platform helps product teams understand user behavior, identify technical and UX problems, and monitor frontend performance.
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In the news
Earnings Preview: What To Expect From Apollo Global Management’s Reportbarchart.com · Jul 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does Apollo do?
- Apollo provides a GraphQL-based API orchestration platform that unifies APIs and data sources for backend teams and frontend applications. The platform enables enterprises to build federated graphs, manage AI agent workflows, and accelerate application development across web and mobile.
- Who founded Apollo?
- Apollo was founded by Geoff Schmidt, matt debergalis, Nick Martin in 2012.
- Who are Apollo's investors?
- Apollo's investors include Andreessen Horowitz, DCVC (Data Collective), Heavybit, Matrix, Next47, Neythri Futures Fund, Webb Investment Network, Y Combinator and 1 more.
- Where is Apollo headquartered?
- Apollo is headquartered in San Francisco, US.