Appian provides a low-code software development platform that allows organizations to rapidly create powerful applications without extensive coding. Their platform enables the design, automation, and optimization of complex processes, resulting in improved growth and superior customer experiences. With a focus on industries such as education, insurance, retail, telecom, and media, Appian's customers use their applications to launch new business lines, automate employee workflows, manage trading platforms, accelerate drug development, and build procurement systems. The company was founded in 1999 and is based in McLean, Virginia. They have received series A and series B funding, with plans to expand their position in the marketplace and prepare for an initial public offering (IPO).