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AI Startup Quash Raises $635K for Mobile App Testing

Bengaluru-based AI startup Quash has raised $635,000 in pre-seed funding, led by Arali Ventures and supported by Java Capital, PeerCheque, DeVC by Matrix Partners, and Abhishek Goyal, co-founder of Tracxn. The funding aims to advance Quash’s mission of transforming mobile app testing through cutting-edge AI-driven quality assurance (QA) solutions.

Quash is at the forefront of innovation with its autonomous QA agents, which fully automate the app testing lifecycle, from bug detection to resolution. By eliminating the need for manual testers, the platform streamlines workflows, accelerates software releases, and ensures optimal product quality. CEO and founder Ayush Shrivastava stated that Quash’s goal is to make QA processes effortless and efficient so developers can focus entirely on creating innovative solutions.

The fresh capital will be used to enhance Quash’s AI QA platform, expand its engineering team, and scale community initiatives. The startup has already introduced Quash Report, an open-source bug reporting tool, and Appstronauts, a growing community for mobile developers that is actively utilized by over 11 companies and hundreds of developers.

Quash’s approach aims to modernize traditional QA workflows, addressing inefficiencies in manual testing by leveraging AI to deliver unparalleled speed and accuracy. The backing from prominent investors and industry leaders underscores confidence in Quash’s vision to redefine software testing and empower engineering teams to prioritize innovation.

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