Software testing can be challenging, even with the right talent in place. According to a 2020 survey from Electric Cloud, 58% of developers attributed software bugs to test infrastructure and process issues rather than design defects (source).
The market for software testing solutions is massive, estimated at $55.98 billion (source). There are numerous vendors in the space, from startups like Qase, EvaluAgent, and Codegen to established players like Azure and AWS.
A new player in the industry, Antithesis, is aiming to make a big impact.
Antithesis, launched today, was founded by the team behind FoundationDB, a distributed database platform acquired by Apple in 2015. After the acquisition, the FoundationDB team pursued other opportunities in Big Tech but ultimately came together to address the lack of efficient software testing tools for sophisticated organizations.
According to Will Wilson, the co-founder and CEO of Antithesis, the product continuously scans the newest version of software under development for bugs in a simulated environment separate from production. This approach eliminates the need for developers to manually write their own tests, saving time and improving efficiency.
Antithesis’ autonomous testing application aims to give engineers back almost half the time they would have spent on bug-related issues and allow them to develop with confidence. The company has already attracted investors, with a $47 million seed round from Amplify Partners, Tamarack Global, and other key investors.
The funding will enable Antithesis to expand its customer base, grow its sales and marketing teams, and support ongoing product development, positioning the company for further growth and success.
