Kong has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year on the Forbes 2024 Cloud 100 list, which ranks the top 100 private cloud companies globally, based on factors like market leadership, valuation, operating metrics, and people & culture. This recognition highlights Kong's position as a leading player in the cloud industry, attributed to its commitment to enabling companies to become "API-first" in response to the evolving technological landscape. APIs are increasingly central to technological interactions, particularly with the rise of AI, and Kong's innovation in this area is exemplified by its recent launch of an AI Gateway to enhance developer productivity. Furthermore, the company celebrated surpassing $100 million in annual recurring revenue at the end of 2023, marking a significant growth milestone.