Startups
FedRAMP authorization in 90 days. Built for startups.
The most innovative software companies shouldn't have to wait years to sell to the federal government. Knox helps startups and growth-stage companies achieve FedRAMP authorization through an AI-managed cloud and compliance platform — so you launch into the federal market without slowing your product roadmap.
Time to FedRAMP authorization
| Duration |
|---|
| 2–3 yrs |
| 90 days |
| DIY! |
The opportunity
Built for the next generation of software companies
The federal government is one of the world's largest buyers of software, AI, cybersecurity, data, and cloud technologies. Yet for most startups, FedRAMP has historically been inaccessible — years of effort, millions in investment, and dedicated compliance teams.
Knox changes the equation.
Our AI-managed cloud platform, compliance automation, and authorization expertise help startups enter regulated markets at startup speed.
Whether you're building:
- AI & GenAI platforms
- Cybersecurity products
- B2B SaaS applications
- Developer tools & infrastructure
- Data & analytics platforms
- Enterprise software
- Mission-critical cloud services
- Health technology
- Supply chain innovations
- Startup inventions
Customers
Trusted by high-growth startups
Some of the fastest-growing technology companies are using Knox to accelerate their journey into the federal market. They shared a common challenge — how to access federal markets without spending years pursuing compliance. Knox provided the answer.
AI & Machine Learning
Confidential
Sequoia-backed Redefining customer experiences through conversational AI.
Cybersecurity
Helps organizations discover, classify, and secure sensitive data.
Infrastructure & Developer Platforms
Modernizes infrastructure orchestration and Infrastructure-as-Code management.
Enterprise Software & Data Platforms
Delivers global supply chain intelligence and risk visibility.
Why startups choose Knox
Enter regulated markets at startup speed
Knox handles the heavy lifting of federal compliance so your team can stay focused on what matters: building product and serving customers.
Get to FedRAMP faster
Achieve authorization in as little as 90 days, rather than spending years navigating traditional approaches.
Stay focused on product
Your engineers should be building features, not managing compliance documentation. Knox handles the heavy lifting.
AI-powered compliance automation
KnoxAI continuously monitors, maps, and manages compliance requirements — reducing manual effort and accelerating timelines.
One platform. Every cloud.
AI-managed cloud, compliance automation, and FedRAMP expertise — combined into a single path to government-ready.
From seed to unicorn
Knox supports startups at every stage of growth
Unlock federal opportunities without building an internal compliance organization from scratch. Many of today's leading startups use federal expansion as a strategic growth lever — moving quickly while maintaining the rigor government customers demand.
- Seed & Series A: Raising your first rounds and proving the model.
- Scaling after PMF: Growing rapidly once product-market fit lands.
- Enterprise expansion: Moving into enterprise and regulated industries.
- First government contract: Pursuing your first federal opportunity.
- Public sector strategy: Building a long-term public sector growth engine.
A better path to government revenue
For decades, federal compliance favored only the largest technology companies. Today, innovative startups are transforming how government adopts software, AI, and cloud — and Knox exists to ensure compliance isn't the reason innovation gets left behind.
By combining AI-powered compliance automation, managed cloud infrastructure, and deep FedRAMP expertise, Knox helps startups compete for government business on the same playing field as established incumbents.
Ready to bring your startup to government?
Unlock federal revenue. Accelerate authorization. Stay focused on building.
Join cutting-edge technology companies in the Knox landing zone.