BlinqIO Overview
BlinqIO developed the first ever AI test engineers, addressing the severe shortage in test automation. This helps companies achieve quality across their digital offerings in no time. The AI test engineers are available instantly in any number required and can create test automation projects for any number of scenarios in parallel in a matter of minutes. They are unique to the market in that they are capable of creating test automation for multilingual websites and apps as well as for any screen size including computer, tablet and mobile.
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$200KJun 2023
$5.2MJun 2024
$6.2MOct 2023
Latest News
Rewriting the rules of software testing with AI-powered engineers
An Appetite for AI: Trends and Predictions for 2025 - DATAVERSITY
API Testing for beginners: 8 things everyone in IT needs to know
AI Business Navigation Insights: Tal Barmeir of BlinqIO
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BlinqIO raises $5 million Seed round for generative-AI software testing platform | CTech
BlinqIO, a startup that has developed autonomous human-like virtual testers operated by AI, has raised $5 million in a Seed funding round. The round was led by Flint Capital and included investments from Inovia Capital Precede Fund I, led by Patrick Pichette, former CFO of Google and former Chairman of Twitter, and Raif Jacobs, former CFO of Deliveroo, TAL Ventures and SeedIL. The funding will enable BlinqIO to establish new offices in the U.S. and expand its workforce beyond the current 15 employees.
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| Sector | Business Software |
Funding
| Total funding | $6.2M |
| Last funding | $5M |
| Stage | Seed |
| Rounds | 3 |
| Investors | 5 |
Team Members
2
Employees: 11-50
Web & Social Links
| Website | www.blinq.io |
Locations
Sha'ul ha-Melekh St 17, Herzliya, Israel
1007 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA
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BlinqIO Business
Business models
B2B
Product stage
Released
Employees
11-50
Sector
Business SoftwareIT, R&D & Data SolutionsProduct Development ToolsSoftware Development ToolsTarget Customer
Enterprise & Professional ServicesSoftware DevelopmentSoftware TestingEnterprisesCore Technology
Artificial IntelligenceGenerative AITags (3)
artificial-intelligencesoftware-testingtest-automationSolutions
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Use CasesGeographic Markets
North AmericaBlinqIO Financials
$6.2M
Total funding
Undisclosed
Capital raised
$5M
Last funding
Seed
Funding stage
3
Total rounds
5
Investors
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$200KJun 2023
$5.2MJun 2024
$6.2MOct 2023
Private Equity Funding
Seed
Jun 2024
$5M
Flint Capital (Lead)
,
Tal Ventures, Inovia Capital, SeedIL Ventures
Pre-Seed
Oct 2023
$1M
Pre-Seed
Jun 2023
$200K
Undisclosed Investor(s) (Lead)
BlinqIO Lifecycle
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time
$200KJun 2023
$5.2MJun 2024
$6.2MOct 2023
All Events
Seed
Jun 2024
$5M
Flint Capital (Lead)
,
Tal Ventures, Inovia Capital, SeedIL Ventures
Pre-Seed
Oct 2023
$1M
Pre-Seed
Jun 2023
$200K
Undisclosed Investor(s) (Lead)
BlinqIO News
15 articlesRewriting the rules of software testing with AI-powered engineers
An Appetite for AI: Trends and Predictions for 2025 - DATAVERSITY
API Testing for beginners: 8 things everyone in IT needs to know
AI Business Navigation Insights: Tal Barmeir of BlinqIO
growth-positive
BlinqIO raises $5 million Seed round for generative-AI software testing platform | CTech
BlinqIO, a startup that has developed autonomous human-like virtual testers operated by AI, has raised $5 million in a Seed funding round. The round was led by Flint Capital and included investments from Inovia Capital Precede Fund I, led by Patrick Pichette, former CFO of Google and former Chairman of Twitter, and Raif Jacobs, former CFO of Deliveroo, TAL Ventures and SeedIL. The funding will enable BlinqIO to establish new offices in the U.S. and expand its workforce beyond the current 15 employees.
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Guy Arieli - The Test Tribe
The article discusses the role of Large Language Models (LLMs) in software testing, highlighting the challenges posed by hallucinations or the generation of inaccurate information. It proposes several strategies to mitigate these risks, including the Engine Gateway approach, the Chef vs. Dinner Paradigm, Man in the Loop, and prioritizing simplicity. The article emphasizes the importance of combining LLMs’ computational prowess with human judgment, interactive verification processes, and simpler methodologies. The goal is to enhance software testing while ensuring the reliability and safety of the applications.
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6 ways AI is set to change software testing in the near future
The article discusses the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on software testing. It suggests that AI can introduce efficiency, accuracy, and continuous improvement to the testing process. AI-operated testing tools can automate many tasks, freeing human testers to focus on more complex and strategic tasks. The author highlights six ways AI can transform software testing, including multilingual capabilities, 24/7 testing, scalability, intelligent test selection, realistic test data generation, and leveraging large language models for insightful analysis.
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BlinqIO CEO Tal Barmeir on the testing market
Generative AI company BlinqIO has experienced rapid growth and expansion over the past year. In 2023, the company launched its BlinqIO Virtual Tester, an autonomous testing platform for websites and applications that is used by many large banks and insurance firms. The platform uses generative AI to enable the launch of human-like virtual software testers, saving time and money. BlinqIO co-founders Tal Barmeir and Guy Arieli also announced a significant investment from a consortium of notable investors, including several SoftBank executives. The exact amount of the investment was not disclosed.
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Launch of Gen AI autonomous software tester BlinqIO | Startups Magazine
BlinqIO, a generative AI company, has launched BlinqIO Virtual Tester (BVT), an autonomous advanced testing platform for websites and applications. The platform, which uses generative AI to perform the work of software testers, was developed by Tal Barmier and Guy Arieli, who previously sold their company Experitest to Digital.ai. The BVT can replicate large-scale human QA testing and is multilingual in over 50 languages. The company has secured its first clients and raised seed funding, and plans to raise additional funding for market expansion later in the year.
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A Framework: Turning Services into AI
The article discusses the potential of AI to disrupt the service industry, which contributes 70% of the G7s GDP. It highlights that service providers are primarily dealers of information and sellers of time, and these business models could be significantly impacted by AI. The author identifies several factors that could determine the extent of AI disruption in a service, including dependency on unstructured data, ability to productize the service, and cost of the alternative. The article also discusses the potential business models for startups in this market, and the challenges they might face.
Investment
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6 Ways Generative-AI Saves on Software Testing Costs
BlinqIOs CEO, Tal Barmeir, discusses how generative-AI is transforming software testing by reducing costs and increasing efficiency and quality. Generative-AI can reduce human tester headcount by 90%, eliminating labor costs and freeing human testers to focus on more complex tasks. It can also operate continuously, eliminating context-switching costs for developers, and test software in multiple languages, reducing the need for multilingual testing teams. Generative-AI can also scale testing resources to meet demand, ensuring efficient use of resources. It also ensures high-quality products, reducing the risk of post-release bugs and enhancing user satisfaction.
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Is Generative AI the Future of Software Testing in B2B Industries?
Delaware-based startup BlinqIO is integrating Generative AI into software testing for B2B industries, aiming to revolutionize the market. The company, co-founded by Guy Arieli and Tal Barmeir, uses large language models like GPT for functional application testing, offering a more automated and intelligent alternative to conventional manual processes. BlinqIOs approach enhances the efficiency and comprehensiveness of software testing, eliminating human error and providing a reliable service to B2B development organizations. The companys use of large language models allows it to provide high-quality, precise, and scaled testing services.
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Q&A with Tal Barmeir, Co-founder & CEO of BlinqIO - International Releases | International | News
Tal Barmeir, Co-founder & CEO of BlinqIO, discusses the importance of software testing, particularly functional end-to-end testing, in the context of AI-generated code. He explains how software testing has evolved over time, from manual to automated to autonomous testing, which uses AI and machine learning to enhance testing processes. Autonomous testing is superior to traditional testing as it allows for dynamic scaling of virtual testers, self-maintaining test scripts, and testing in multiple languages across various device platforms. It also improves a companys profitability by reducing labor costs, enabling quicker feedback loops, and maintaining test scripts autonomously.
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Experts advocate thoughtful regulation for the rapid rise of Generative AI
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Blinq & You'll Miss it: Successful founders launch
BlinqIO, a generative-AI company, has launched the BlinqIO Virtual Tester (BVT), an autonomous advanced testing platform for websites and applications. The platform is designed to save companies 90% of testing costs by replacing the need for human QA testers. The startup was founded by Tal Barmier and Guy Arieli, who previously exited Experitest, a $20m ARR company, following its acquisition by Digital.ai in 2020. BlinqIO has already secured its first clients and raised seed funding, and plans to raise additional funding for market expansion by the end of the year.
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BlinqIO Team
Tal Barmeir
Co-Founder & CEO
Founder
Guy Arieli
Co-Founder and CTO
Employee Info
| Employees (range) | 11-50 |
| Exact count | 29 |
| Team members | 2 |
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| Confidence | 92/100 |
| Missing | markets, not claimed |
| BI Verification | Dana Arnon |
| Registrar ID | 516904364 |
| Phone | +972528544681|+1-(857) 353-8900 |
| Creator | Tal Barmeir |
| Creator email | tal.barmeir@blinq.io |
| Last updater | Dana Arnon |
| Updater email | dana.arnon@mail.huji.ac.il |
| Last update | 2024-03-19T00:00:00.000Z |
| Created | 2023-06-25T00:00:00.000Z |
| Claimed | Yes |