Nimbus
Nimbus, based in Seattle, WA, is a B2B company specializing in productivity tools that enhance observability and reduce costs for businesses, particularly by optimizing Datadog expenses.
Company Overview
Nimbus is based in Seattle, WA, USA and operates within the B2B productivity sub-industry. The company has a small team of three members and is part of the Y Combinator W21 batch. Nimbus serves clients primarily in the United States, America/Canada, but extends its services to remote and partly remote regions globally. Their mission is to enable FANG-like observability for every organization in the world by providing cost-efficient and automated solutions.
Innovative Data Optimization Solutions
Nimbus uses a simple configuration change in existing agent setups to integrate observability data. The system automatically analyzes incoming logs to identify patterns and proxy traffic to vendors, generating transforms that significantly reduce data volume. Their intelligent traffic analysis and lossless log compression techniques help organizations optimize data volume without dropping any data, leading to a reduction in Datadog costs by more than 60% without requiring manual effort.
Datadog Cost Calculator
Nimbus provides a Datadog Cost Calculator tool on their website. This tool helps users estimate the savings they can achieve by using Nimbus's services. Through their optimization engine, Nimbus enables organizations to reduce Datadog costs by an order of magnitude without manual effort from developers, making high-level observability more accessible and affordable.
Global Reach and Accessibility
Nimbus serves industries primarily in the United States and America/Canada but also offers remote and partly remote services. The company’s platform is designed to be accessible globally, catering to a broad and diverse clientele. Their checkout system allows for purchasing services directly from the website, supporting shipping to a wide range of countries which facilitates seamless integration of their solutions worldwide.
Participation in Y Combinator W21
Nimbus was part of the Y Combinator W21 batch, a notable startup accelerator program. This participation indicates a level of validation and support, providing Nimbus with valuable resources and networking opportunities. Being part of Y Combinator demonstrates Nimbus's potential and commitment to innovation within the B2B productivity sector.