Companies that use Kong

Source: Analysis of Linkedin bios of 565 companies that use Kong

I noticed Kong's users span an incredibly diverse range of industries, but what unites them is they're all operating critical infrastructure that connects people to services. These aren't simple SaaS tools. They're running insurance operations, processing financial transactions, managing pharmaceutical distribution, operating government services, and powering retail networks. Many are in highly regulated sectors like banking, healthcare, and insurance where system reliability and security aren't optional. Others are logistics companies moving physical goods, media organizations distributing content, or utilities managing essential services.

Looking at company maturity, these are overwhelmingly established enterprises. I see government agencies, universities founded decades ago, retail chains with thousands of locations, and financial institutions managing billions in assets. Employee counts trend heavily toward the hundreds or thousands. Even the smaller companies often describe "25+ years of experience" or being "industry pioneers." The few venture-backed companies in the list are typically well past Series A, and many are subsidiaries of larger conglomerates.