Nuon is redefining SaaS with its cutting-edge “bring your own cloud” (BYOC) platform, empowering software providers to deploy applications directly into customers’ cloud accounts. Founded by Jon Morehouse, the company recently raised $16.5 million in funding from Uncork Capital, M12 (Microsoft’s venture fund), Mantis VC, and Redpoint Ventures. This investment underscores Nuon’s potential to transform how businesses manage cloud deployments while maintaining control and scalability.
Jon Morehouse, Nuon’s CEO, explained that the BYOC model emerged from listening to SaaS founders and their struggles to meet enterprise demands for isolated, secure cloud setups.
Traditionally, deploying software into a client’s cloud requires significant manual effort, which is both expensive and unsustainable. Nuon’s platform eliminates this hurdle by providing SaaS companies with the tools to seamlessly integrate their software into any customer’s cloud environment.
“BYOC offers a hybrid approach,” Morehouse stated. “It ensures security, enhances integration, and delivers the same convenience customers expect from SaaS, while keeping their data under their control.”
The company’s beta phase has already attracted early-stage AI startups eager to differentiate themselves in competitive markets. These businesses see Nuon’s platform as an opportunity to meet enterprise expectations while offering seamless scalability.
Nuon’s investors echoed this sentiment. Andy McLoughlin of Uncork Capital admitted initial skepticism but became convinced of the platform’s value after consulting tech leaders. Similarly, James Wu of M12 championed Nuon’s BYOC model, describing it as a pivotal innovation comparable to the rise of SOC 2 compliance and the cloud revolution.
Nuon plans to exit beta by early 2025, expand its team, and introduce Nuon Action, a feature enabling software providers to deploy custom code into customer environments for debugging and maintenance. With its strong financial backing and a clear vision for the future, Nuon is poised to lead the next generation of enterprise software innovation.
By simplifying cloud integration and prioritizing customer needs, Nuon is making BYOC the gold standard for SaaS, paving the way for secure, scalable, and AI-driven solutions.
