Rainforest QA
Rainforest QA is a no-code, AI-accelerated test automation platform designed for growing SaaS companies to rapidly develop, execute, and maintain reliable end-to-end tests for web applications. The company offers a unique service model combining expert Test Managers with a proprietary AI-driven platform that automates test creation, maintenance, and execution, enabling teams to ship bug-free code faster without QA bottlenecks. Rainforest's visual-first testing approach interacts with the UI as users see it, ensuring high test reliability and fewer false positives. The platform supports integration with popular CI/CD pipelines and communication tools, providing detailed insights and fast test results. With over 10,000 startups having run more than 42 million tests, Rainforest QA is positioned as a leader in test automation for SaaS, offering a scalable, cost-effective alternative to hiring full-time QA engineers or outsourcing.
Rainforest QA
Rainforest QA is a no-code, AI-accelerated test automation platform designed for growing SaaS companies to rapidly develop, execute, and maintain reliable end-to-end tests for web applications. The company offers a unique service model combining expert Test Managers with a proprietary AI-driven platform that automates test creation, maintenance, and execution, enabling teams to ship bug-free code faster without QA bottlenecks. Rainforest's visual-first testing approach interacts with the UI as users see it, ensuring high test reliability and fewer false positives. The platform supports integration with popular CI/CD pipelines and communication tools, providing detailed insights and fast test results. With over 10,000 startups having run more than 42 million tests, Rainforest QA is positioned as a leader in test automation for SaaS, offering a scalable, cost-effective alternative to hiring full-time QA engineers or outsourcing.
TL;DR
Product: No-code, AI-accelerated visual test automation for end-to-end and regression testing
Founded: July 2012
Founders: Fred Stevens‑Smith and Russell (Russ) Smith
Funding (total reported): Approximately $41.17M (last reported 2018)
Scale metrics (company-reported): Tens of millions of tests run (company reports 60M+ / 42M+ in different summaries)
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Test automation and quality assurance for web/SaaS applications
Founded
2012
Industry
Software / Test Automation
Funding Track Record
$4,000,000
Reported seed round to scale the platform
$12,000,000
Company announcement of Series A
$25,000,000
Reported participation from Silicon Valley Bank, Sutter Hill Capital, Rincon Ventures, and Initialized Capital
Investor Signal
“Bessemer Venture Partners participated as lead in multiple rounds and other institutional investors participated in Series B”