Lumos Acquires Fastgen’s Technology to Supercharge Identity Security with Flexible Automation
We’re excited to share that we’ve acquired the technology of Fastgen, a YC-backed company with a low-code platform for workflows and automation.
Lumos Acquires Fastgen’s Technology to Supercharge Identity Security with Flexible Automation
We’re excited to share that we’ve acquired the technology of Fastgen, a YC-backed company with a low-code platform for workflows and automation. This is a huge moment for Lumos. It’s the first acquisition among the new wave of identity startups, and it shows how serious we are about shipping fast and delivering results for our customers.
Why This Matters: Tackling the APPocalypse with Flexibility
The rise of SaaS and cloud apps, what we call the APPocalypse, has overwhelmed companies. They now juggle 650+ apps and thousands of permissions and licenses. Legacy tools, home-grown systems, and spreadsheets can’t keep up. Blind spots grow, security risks spiral, and manual work drains productivity.
At Lumos, we manage employees’ access to apps and data. But as complexity grows, flexibility matters more than ever. Every company is different, and no single solution can solve it all out of the box. That’s why this acquisition is a game-changer. It helps Lumos bring together plug-and-play simplicity and the power to build workflows that fit your unique needs.
Why Fastgen?
Fastgen’s low-code platform makes automation simple. You can build workflows with just a few clicks. Their CEO, Mike Mahlkow, is one of the hardest-working people I know. When I saw their first demo during their time at Y Combinator, I was blown away by how quickly it could create any workflow. Their technology will help us deliver smarter, faster, and more flexible solutions.
What’s Next?
We’ll integrate Fastgen’s technology into Lumos in the coming weeks. This will strengthen our platform across the board, from real-time threat response to account provisioning for any app. Get ready for a big product launch this spring that will redefine what’s possible in identity security.
We’re just getting started. Onward and forward!
Andrej
CEO / Co-founder of Lumos
