Zuplo

Zuplo is the programmable API gateway that lets developers add authentication, rate limiting, analytics, and monetization to any API in minutes. It deploys globally at the edge, is configured as code, and integrates with any backend. Used by startups and enterprises to launch, protect, and scale their APIs without infrastructure headaches.

Zuplo is based in San Francisco, USA.

Zuplo was founded in 2021.

Zuplo has raised $13.5M in their Seed round as of Jul 2025.

Zuplo was founded by Josh Twist, Nate Totten, Adam Dill.

Zuplo is backed by Canal Partners, Abstract Ventures.

Developer teams — the core audience Zuplo's product is built around.

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Zuplo differentiates on programmable api gateway for developer teams. Backed by Canal Partners + Abstract Ventures, $13.5M raised — the company has resources + validation to compound this thesis. Founded by Josh Twist + team.

Early-stage GTM — typically product-led growth (free tier or low-friction onboarding) paired with founder-led sales for the first 100 customers. Heavy content marketing + community presence on Twitter/X, LinkedIn, and category-specific Slack groups.