Porter
Porter, formerly known as Bloom, is a B2B infrastructure company based in New York, offering a platform for seamless deployment of applications on major cloud services like AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Services
Porter provides a comprehensive platform to deploy applications on AWS, Azure, and GCP. Key features include automatic builds using Cloud Native Buildpacks or Dockerfiles, one-click deployment via GitHub repository linkage, and support for production-ready Kubernetes clusters. The platform also offers built-in monitoring and logging with Prometheus, Loki, and the Porter Agent. Users can deploy web services, workers, and cron jobs with ease. Additionally, the company facilitates seamless migration from Heroku with targeted support and solutions.
Y-Combinator Batch: S20
Porter was part of the Y-Combinator S20 batch. This prestigious accelerator program helps startups develop by providing essential resources, advice, and financial support. Graduating from Y-Combinator places Porter among an elite group of innovative companies recognized for their potential and operational excellence.
Features
Porter offers numerous features designed to streamline application deployment and management. These include preview environments for pull requests, battle-tested infrastructure management on AWS, GCP, or Azure, and built-in monitoring with Prometheus and Loki. The platform supports the deployment of web services, workers, and cron jobs with a single click. Users can also take advantage of specific tools for HIPAA compliance and instance type updates on AWS EKS.
Startup Credits
Porter provides $10k in credits for startups with less than $5M in funding. These credits can be used towards deploying applications, managing infrastructure, and accessing various platform features. This support is designed to assist emerging businesses in scaling efficiently and affordably while using industry-leading cloud services.
Blog and Educational Resources
Porter maintains a blog that publishes articles, tutorials, and insights on cloud infrastructure and application deployment. Topics range from migrating from Heroku to AWS, HIPAA compliance on AWS, to comparing platforms like Elastic Beanstalk and Heroku. The blog also provides practical guides on deploying applications, setting up VPNs on Kubernetes, and avoiding common pitfalls with tools like Datadog. Additionally, Porter offers a weekly newsletter subscription for updates and insights.