Heroku
Enabling developers to build and run applications in the cloud.
AcquiredWinter 2008Other
About Heroku
Enabling developers to build and run applications in the cloud.
Risk Analysis
Category Risk
22%death rate
Other: 130 of 604 startups failed
MEDIUMTeam Size
300people
Median for failed in Other: 2
Median for active in Other: 4
Founded 2008 — older batches naturally have higher attrition rates. Death rate comparisons should account for age.
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