CloudBees, a San Francisco, CA-based provider of software development platforms for over 500 enterprises, has acquired Launchable, an AI-augmented testing platform designed to improve quality assurance (QA) processes. The financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Founded in 2010 and led by President and CEO Anuj Kapur, CloudBees empowers enterprises to deliver scalable, compliant, and secure software solutions. The company is a strategic partner for organizations undergoing cloud transformation, offering support for security, compliance, and operational efficiency across the entire software development lifecycle. CloudBees is integral to enterprises’ DevSecOps journey, whether they are using Jenkins on-premise or moving software delivery to the cloud.
Launchable, co-founded by Kohsuke Kawaguchi and Harpreet Singh, brings an AI-driven approach to testing that enhances visibility into test suite performance and health. This allows development teams to focus on resolving critical issues more quickly and efficiently. Early adopters of Launchable’s platform included major companies such as BMW and GoCardless.
With the integration of Launchable’s AI solution, CloudBees aims to provide developers with:
- Faster Dev-Test Iteration: Streamlined testing processes to speed up development cycles.
- Efficient Test Triage and Analysis: AI-powered tools to prioritize test cases, enabling quicker identification and resolution of critical issues.
- Enhanced Visibility and Focus: Improved insights into testing performance, allowing teams to maintain high-quality standards while focusing on essential tasks.
CloudBees is backed by prominent investors including Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Bridgepoint Capital, HSBC, Golub Capital, Delta-v Capital, Matrix Partners, and Lightspeed Venture Partners. The acquisition of Launchable reinforces CloudBees’ commitment to enhancing the developer experience and advancing AI-driven innovations in software development.
