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§ Private Profile · San Francisco, CA, USA
PaaS for B2B SaaS & digital health. Automates cloud infrastructure, deploys web applications, and ensures regulatory compliance (HIPAA, SOC 2).
Aptible has raised $12.1M across 2 funding rounds.
Key people at Aptible.
Aptible was founded in 2013 by Chas Ballew (Founder/Chairman) and Frank Macreery (Founder/CEO).
Aptible has raised $12.1M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Based in San Francisco, California, Aptible operates a Platform as a Service that automates cloud infrastructure provisioning, management, and scaling for software development teams. The platform integrates directly with Amazon Web Services to deploy web applications while automatically enforcing strict security controls required for regulatory compliance frameworks like HIPAA, SOC 2, and HITRUST. Operating on a B2B subscription model, the company primarily serves digital health startups, financial technology firms, and enterprise software engineering teams seeking to offload operational overhead. The enterprise software provider maintains a workforce of 25 employees and has secured more than $12 million in total venture funding, backed by notable institutional investors including Y Combinator and Maverick Ventures. The platform delivers a 99.95 percent service level agreement with continuous site reliability engineering monitoring. Aptible was founded in 2013 by Frank Macreery and Chas Ballew.
Aptible was founded in 2013 by Chas Ballew (Founder/Chairman) and Frank Macreery (Founder/CEO).
Aptible has raised $12.1M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Aptible's investors include Matthew Kinsella, Thrive Capital, Western Technology Investment, AAF Management Ltd., Crow Holdings, Nasdaq Ventures, Unpopular Ventures.
Aptible has raised $12.1M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $12.0M Series A in June 2019.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2019 | $12M Series A | Matthew Kinsella | Thrive Capital, Western Technology Investment | Announced |
| Aug 1, 2014 | $120K Seed | — | AAF Management Ltd., Crow Holdings, Nasdaq Ventures, Unpopular Ventures | Announced |
Key people at Aptible.
Aptible is a Platform as a Service (PaaS) designed to enable development teams to build, deploy, and scale applications without managing the underlying infrastructure. It automates critical infrastructure tasks such as provisioning, scaling, upgrades, backups, and security compliance, allowing developers to focus on product development rather than DevOps complexities. Aptible primarily serves startups and growth-stage companies, especially those in regulated industries like healthcare, by providing a secure, compliant, and reliable environment for application hosting and database management[2][3][5].
The platform supports a wide range of programming languages and frameworks through Docker containers and integrates seamlessly with existing developer tools and cloud providers like AWS, GCP, and Azure. Aptible’s mission is to alleviate infrastructure burdens for development teams at all stages, making compliance and security foundational rather than optional. This approach has helped hundreds of companies, including unicorns and publicly traded firms, accelerate product delivery while meeting stringent regulatory requirements[2][3][5].
Founded in 2013, Aptible emerged from the founders’ recognition of the challenges developers faced in managing infrastructure, especially in regulated sectors such as healthcare. The founders, experienced in software and infrastructure, aimed to simplify HIPAA compliance for developers by embedding security and compliance into the platform from day one. Early traction came from digital health startups that needed a compliant, secure environment without dedicating large resources to infrastructure management. Over time, Aptible expanded its compliance scope to include HITRUST, SOC 2, and ISO 27001, broadening its appeal beyond healthcare to other regulated and security-conscious industries[2][3].
Aptible rides the growing trend of infrastructure abstraction and compliance automation in cloud computing. As regulatory requirements tighten and startups face increasing pressure to deliver secure, compliant products quickly, Aptible’s timing is ideal. The platform addresses the market need for a PaaS that combines developer agility with enterprise-grade security and compliance, especially in healthcare and other regulated industries. This positions Aptible as a key enabler in the digital transformation of sectors where compliance is a barrier to innovation. By lowering the operational burden, Aptible influences the broader ecosystem by accelerating product development cycles and enabling startups to compete with larger enterprises on security and reliability[2][3][6].
Looking ahead, Aptible is poised to expand beyond its healthcare and regulated-industry roots to serve a broader range of companies seeking secure, compliant infrastructure without the complexity of traditional DevOps. Trends such as increasing cloud adoption, stricter data privacy laws, and the rise of developer-first platforms will shape its growth. Aptible’s continued focus on compliance as a default feature and its flexible, developer-friendly platform will likely increase its influence in the PaaS market. Future innovations may include deeper integrations with cloud-native technologies and enhanced automation to further reduce operational friction for development teams[7].
In summary, Aptible’s no-infrastructure PaaS model uniquely combines security, compliance, and developer ease-of-use, making it a critical platform for startups and enterprises navigating complex regulatory landscapes while accelerating innovation.
