# Rainforest QA

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/rainforest-qa

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.rainforestqa.com
- Total disclosed funding: $44M
- Latest round: Series B (Nov 21, 2017)
- Investors on record: 12

## About

Rainforest QA, Inc. provides an AI-driven test automation platform that empowers SaaS companies to enhance their quality assurance processes with efficient, code-free automated testing solutions.Founded in 2012, Rainforest QA, Inc. specializes in test automation for SaaS companies. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, US. The founders, Christopher Hameetman and Fred Stevens-Smith, have extensive backgrounds in technology and entrepreneurship. Rainforest QA raised USD 25 mn in a Series B funding round on November 21, 2017, led by Bessemer Venture Partners, which marked a significant investment in the company’s growth.Rainforest QA offers an advanced AI-driven test automation platform designed primarily for growing SaaS companies. Their core service involves providing end-to-end (E2E) testing capabilities that allow users to create, run, and maintain automated tests without requiring coding knowledge. This platform enables teams to swiftly develop reliable test coverage and mitigate common QA bottlenecks, thus improving release speed and code quality. The service is utilized by a diverse range of clients, including software development teams from various industries who seek to enhance their testing processes, ensuring seamless user experiences across their web applications. Rainforest QA operates internationally, servicing markets primarily in North America and Europe, leveraging its cloud-based infrastructure to deliver test solutions efficiently.Rainforest QA’s revenue model is structured around a subscription-based service for its test automation platform. Clients engage with the company through annual subscriptions that grant access to a dedicated Test Manager, providing comprehensive support for their QA processes. This pricing structure is designed to be competitive, offering cost savings compared to hiring full-time QA engineers. Revenue is generated through these subscriptions, allowing clients to run automated tests and receive ongoing maintenance and support from experienced QA professionals. The platform's offerings emphasize quick setup and integration into existing CI/CD pipelines, fostering a streamlined testing workflow for SaaS applications.Following the USD 25 mn Series B funding raised in January 2018, Rainforest QA, Inc. intends to enhance its platform and potentially launch new products that further simplify automated testing for SaaS applications. The company aims to expand its market presence in North America and Europe, leveraging the additional resources from the recent funding round. These initiatives are designed to support the company's growth strategy and meet the increasing demand for efficient testing solutions within the software development industry.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Nov 21, 2017, $25M — Sutter Hill Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, Rincon Venture Partners, Silicon Valley Bank, Initialized Capital
- Series A, Dec 23, 2015, $12M — Industry Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, Rincon Venture Partners
- Seed, Feb 10, 2015, $4M — Storm Ventures, Crosslink Capital, Rincon Venture Partners, Andreessen Horowitz, Morado Ventures
- Seed, Feb 2, 2015, $2.5M — Morado Ventures, Y Combinator
- Seed, Dec 1, 2013, $0.2M — Heavybit

## Investors

- Heavybit (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/heavybit) — Seed
- Morado Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/morado-ventures) — Seed
- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Seed
- Storm Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/storm-ventures) — Seed
- Crosslink Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/crosslink-capital) — Seed
- Rincon Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/rincon-venture-partners) — Seed, Series A, Series B
- Andreessen Horowitz (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/andreessen-horowitz) — Seed
- Industry Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/industry-ventures) — Series A
- Bessemer Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bessemer-venture-partners) — Series A, Series B
- Sutter Hill Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sutter-hill-ventures) — Series B
- Silicon Valley Bank — Series B
- Initialized Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/initialized-capital) — Series B