Low-code test automation platform Testsigma has raised $8.2 million in a funding round led by MassMutual Ventures. In another development, skincare startup CHOSEN has raised $1.2 million in seed funding.
Testsigma raises $8.2m in MassMutual-led round
AI-powered low-code test automation platform Testsigma has raised $8.2 million in a funding round led by MassMutual Ventures, per an announcement.
Previous investors Accel, STRIVE and BoldCap also participated in the round, the startup said.
Testsigma was founded in 2019 by Rukmangada Kandyala, Pratheep Velicherla, Vikram Chaitanya, and Rajesh Reddy. With its underlying natural language programming (NLP) engine, Testsigma claims to enable users to rapidly create, manage, and execute end-to-end automated tests for web and mobile apps and APIs using plain English.
The company had previously raised $4.6 million in 2022 in a round led by Accel and backed by STRIVE and BoldCap.
“Quality engineering and DevOps teams currently use Testsigma’s low code test automation platform to test web, mobile and desktop apps in addition to database and APIs. With the new GenAI capabilities and our new product for the Salesforce ecosystem, we get one step closer to our vision of building the operating system for quality engineering teams,” said Testsigma founder and CEO Kandyala in a statement.
CHOSEN raises seed funding
Chennai-based skincare startup CHOSEN announced on Thursday that it has raised $1.2 million in a seed funding round from friends and family.
This funding follows an equity-free grant of $100,000 from Peak XV Partners under the latter’s SPARK programme for women entrepreneurs.
Founded by cosmetic dermatologist Dr Renita Rajan, CHOSEN focuses on developing skincare products through patents and formulations while expanding into IoT-led skincare solutions. The startup plans to utilise the funds to grow its headcount and enhance its supply chain capabilities.
“This seed round provides us with the flexibility to strategically expand our operations and explore new areas for growth. Our next step is to explore partnerships with B2B sectors such as hospitality, health, travel, and leisure to expand our distribution channels. Our goal is to secure pre-series funding of $10 to $20 million later this year,” said Rajan.
