Laravel

Laravel is an open-source PHP framework designed for web development, aimed at making the process more accessible and enjoyable for developers. The company has experienced significant growth, closing a $57 million funding round in early 2024 and expanding to 80 employees across 21 countries. Laravel focuses on clean, expressive code and comprehensive tooling to enhance modern web development. The company offers a complete ecosystem for web development, including the Laravel PHP framework, Laravel Cloud for easy deployment, and various developer tools like Artisan CLI, Octane, Pint, Sail, and Livewire. Laravel Cloud is a managed hosting platform that simplifies deployment, attracting over 15,000 active customers shortly after its launch. Laravel has established partnerships with major cloud providers such as AWS and Cloudflare, further solidifying its position in the industry. Laravel also fosters a strong global community, organizing developer conferences and supporting local chapters in various countries. Notable use cases include companies like Ghost, Hyperzod, Markham Square, and Padmission, which leverage Laravel's capabilities for their projects.