More and more, we’re seeing tools that aren’t just solving problems—they’re adapting to the unique needs of every team. We are seeing a trend across the board in tech of platforms that let developers create their own workflows, scale their systems, and stay flexible. From building AI-powered solutions to automating complex tasks, the focus is on giving developers the tools to work exactly how they want, without being boxed in by rigid systems.
Here is this week’s roundup of news…
🏆 Funding Wins
E2B Raises $11.5M to Revolutionize Cloud Infrastructure for AI Agents
Czech startup E2B, founded by Tomas Valenta and Vasek Mlejnsky, has secured $11.5M (€10.6M) in seed funding, led by Alessio Fanelli of Decibel Partners. Originally focused on game development, E2B has now shifted to building an open-source cloud environment designed for AI agents and applications. Their platform simplifies the testing and deployment of AI-generated code, allowing developers to work within safe sandboxes. The team has already seen success, with over six million sandboxes launched this year by developers worldwide, including those from Perplexity and the PGA.
Rollstack Secures $11M to Automate Data-Driven Reporting
Rollstack, the platform known for automating data-driven documents, has raised $11M in Series A funding, led by Insight Partners and supported by Y Combinator. Founded by Nabil Jallouli, Rollstack has rapidly grown to serve top organizations, helping them automate reporting and save millions in productivity gains. With powerful integrations across tools like Tableau and PowerBI, Rollstack continues to streamline reporting processes, cutting down 80% of the manual work involved. Jallouli expressed excitement for the next steps, with plans to further expand the platform’s capabilities.
Check out Rollstack’s journey and more about their funding here.
Keel Raises $6M to Build Custom Operational Tools for Growing Businesses
London-based Keel has raised $6M in seed funding, led by Earlybird Venture Capital and LocalGlobe. Co-founded by Benoit Machefer, Tom Frew, and Jon Bretman, Keel aims to bridge the gap between no-code solutions and ERP software, offering a customizable platform for growing businesses. The founders, inspired by their experience scaling operations at Echo, are building tools that eliminate the need for rigid, costly ERP systems. Early customers like HIVED are already using Keel to build custom solutions, from shift management to payroll functions.
Learn more about Keel’s mission here.
Socket Secures $40M to Defend Against Software Supply Chain Attacks
San Francisco-based Socket has raised $40M in a Series B funding round led by Abstract Ventures, with participation from Elad Gil and Andreessen Horowitz. Socket is on a mission to protect open-source software from supply chain attacks, proactively monitoring for malicious behavior in code packages. Their platform has already blocked over 100 supply chain attacks per week, serving more than 7,500 organizations worldwide. “We’ve seen incredible momentum over the past year…Our technology has made it possible for leading AI, B2B, and finance companies to switch from legacy SCA solutions like Snyk to Socket. We’re not just catching vulnerabilities — we’re detecting and blocking malicious threats in real time,” said Feross Aboukhadijeh, founder and CEO of Socket. With this funding, Socket plans to expand its team and further strengthen its platform.
Read about Socket’s funding here.
🚀 3, 2, 1…Launches
Unity 6 Lands, Bringing AI Tools and Better Performance for Game Developers
Unity has officially launched Unity 6, the first major upgrade in almost a decade, with new features aimed at improving game development workflows. The engine introduces tools like Sprite Enhancer and GPU Resident Drawer, which boost performance and reduce developer workload. Under the leadership of CEO Matthew Bromberg, the Unity team is dedicated to restoring trust with developers after the previous controversy over the Runtime Fee, signalling a renewed commitment to the community.
Manicode Makes Coding in Your Terminal Faster and Easier
Manicode has launched as a powerful CLI coding assistant, designed to simplify development workflows with natural language inputs. This agent reads files automatically, integrates with existing tools, and even runs commands — all within the terminal. Co-founders James Grugett and Brandon Chen are celebrating the launch by offering 2,500 free credits to new users. With Manicode, developers can focus more on building and less on manual coding tasks.
OmniAI Releases New OCR Tool for Complex Document Processing
OmniAI has launched its open-source OCR tool, designed to handle complex documents like charts, tables, and infographics. In just a week, the tool saw 20,000 users and 100,000 pages processed, as shared by CEO Tyler Maran. “Despite all the investment into tools like AWS Textract and Google Document AI, people just aren’t getting the results they need. We’re building document extraction that just works,” said Maran. Omni’s OCR tool addresses edge cases where other solutions fall short, offering a more reliable and automated experience for developers.
Check out Omni AI’s OCR tool here.
Versori’s AI-Powered Integration Platform Launches to Simplify Data Workflows
Versori will officially launch its new Generative AI integration and workflow automation platform, designed to streamline data workflows and make complex integrations easy for businesses. Founders Sean Brown and Daniel Jones created the platform to address the pain points they experienced in previous ventures. The platform lets users customize integrations and automate processes without costly or complicated setups. The launch follows multiple awards and key investments. Register at the link below to join them at their Linkedin Live event on Tuesday 29th October to learn all about them.
Register for Versori’s Live Event here.
Softr Brings Notion Integration to Custom App Building
Softr has launched its highly anticipated Notion integration, allowing users to turn their Notion databases into custom apps like client portals, CRMs, and more. Available even on Softr’s free plan, this integration gives users more control over how they manage and display data. Co-founders Mariam Hakobyan and Artur Mkrtchyan are thrilled with the positive community response, and Softr for Notion is already trending on Product Hunt.
Start building with Softr for Notion here.
JetBrains Mellum Brings Faster Code Completions for Developers
JetBrains has unveiled Mellum, a proprietary large language model (LLM) built to speed up and improve code completion for developers. Available within the JetBrains AI Assistant, Mellum is three times faster than previous versions and boasts a 40% acceptance rate for code suggestions. Supporting languages like Java, Python, and Kotlin, it offers deep integration with JetBrains IDEs, making it more efficient than third-party models. Mellum has been trained exclusively on permissively licensed public code, ensuring developer privacy while offering faster, smarter code completions that are tailored to specific project needs.
Discover Mellum in JetBrains AI Assistant here.
🔦 DevTools of the Week
Treblle 3.0 Improves API Management with Enhanced Observability and AI Assistance
Founded in 2021 by Vedran Cindrić and Darko Blazevic, Treblle has quickly become a go-to platform for API-first companies looking to manage, observe, and improve their APIs efficiently. The company was created out of a need to simplify API workflows, and over the past few years, it has grown to serve thousands of developers globally. In 2022, Treblle raised $7M in Series A funding to expand its capabilities.
This week, Treblle introduced Treblle 3.0, the latest iteration of their API observability platform. With a completely redesigned UI, the release brings exciting features like Alfred, an AI assistant that helps developers generate test code, optimize endpoints, and access integration snippets effortlessly. In addition, Workspaces now allow large organizations to manage their entire API landscape under one structure, improving collaboration and scalability.
What really sets Treblle apart is its focus on data privacy, with enhanced masking and tracing capabilities that give developers full control over sensitive information. By addressing the challenges of real-time API observability, Treblle 3.0 helps companies identify issues faster and optimize performance with minimal effort.
Vedran Cindric shared on Product Hunt, “We’re thrilled to release Treblle 3.0, bringing developers an enhanced experience that truly meets their needs. This is the version I originally envisioned, and it’s exciting to see how it’s helping API-first companies succeed.”
Learn more about Treblle 3.0 here.
Flatfile Launches AutoBuild to Revolutionize Data Migration for Enterprises
Founded in 2018 by David Boskovic and headquartered in Denver, Flatfile has positioned itself as a leader in AI-powered data exchange platforms. The company was created to solve one of the most frustrating problems for developers and enterprises alike: importing, migrating, and preparing large-scale datasets from various external sources. Flatfile’s mission is to help companies reduce the time and effort spent on repetitive data tasks, improving both developer productivity and data quality.
This week, Flatfile introduced its AutoBuild tool as part of their biggest release yet. AutoBuild enables teams to easily interpret complex files, generate test data on the fly, and validate data for improved accuracy. “What takes some customers hundreds of hours to clean, validate, and format data, now takes days — sometimes even hours. We’re reducing latency by at least 70% with minimal to no prep required,” says Boskovic.
Flatfile’s Fall 2024 release also brings performance updates, including Advanced Mapping, which leverages AI to recommend data mappings and automate the process of cleaning and preparing data. The company’s goal is to eliminate the need for manual, error-prone processes, giving teams a scalable solution to meet their data preparation challenges.
With its flexible, API-first platform, Flatfile is trusted by global organizations like AstraZeneca, Square, and Sage to simplify data workflows. As they continue to innovate, Flatfile aims to help enterprises onboard data more efficiently and make data management processes more seamless.
Discover Flatfile’s new features here.
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