hoop.dev
YC W21São Paulo, BR · Founded 2020 · 3 employees · 5 known investors
Hoop.dev provides a security gateway that inspects and controls database queries, API calls, and commands at the protocol layer, masking sensitive data and blocking risky operations before they execute. The tool operates as middleware for engineering teams to prevent unauthorized data access and enforce security policies without requiring code changes or SDK installation.
Also known as Decimals · Runops · RunOps
CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareDevSecOpsBrazilLatin AmericaFully Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W21)
hoop.dev was founded in 2020 by Andrios Robert.
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Andrios Robertin𝕏Founder at hoop.devAndrios Robert holds a Computer Science degree and has experience as an engineer at Fortune 500 companies. He was an early engineer at a fintech startup, contributing to its growth through Series B funding and a large customer and developer base.
Investors · 5
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeed RoundOct 2025 · 2 sourcesSource ↗
- Undisclosed amountSeed FundingJun 2024Source ↗
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Competitors · 6
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Frequently asked questions
- What does hoop.dev do?
- Hoop.dev provides a security gateway that inspects and controls database queries, API calls, and commands at the protocol layer, masking sensitive data and blocking risky operations before they execute. The tool operates as middleware for engineering teams to prevent unauthorized data access and enforce security policies without requiring code changes or SDK installation.
- Who founded hoop.dev?
- hoop.dev was founded by Andrios Robert in 2020.
- Who are hoop.dev's investors?
- hoop.dev's investors include Valor Capital Group, Venture Guides Management, L.P., Y Combinator, Index Ventures, Origin Ventures.
- Where is hoop.dev headquartered?
- hoop.dev is headquartered in São Paulo, BR.