Over 20 million developers and 500,000 companies use Postman.
Postman
Overview
Postman began in 2012 as a side project by Abhinav Asthana, who wanted to simplify API development. It quickly grew into a robust collaboration platform for developers, now serving millions globally.
Business Model and Offerings
Postman is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform offering tools to design, test, and manage APIs. Its features include collaborative workspaces, mock servers, automated testing, and API documentation. The freemium model allows small teams to use basic features for free, with paid plans for enterprises.
Key Milestones
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Raised $225 million in Series D funding, valuing the company at $5.6 billion.
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Became a preferred tool for API lifecycle management.
Impact
Postman has streamlined software development by making API workflows more efficient. This has reduced development time for companies, boosting productivity and innovation.
Challenges
Competing with traditional API tools was tough, but Postman’s user-friendly interface and continuous improvements gave it a competitive edge.
Future Outlook
Postman aims to integrate more AI and machine learning tools to predict and resolve API issues proactively.
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Founded in:
2012
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Founded by:
Abhinav Asthana
Ankit Sobti
Abhijit Kane -
Headquaters:
Bangalore, India
