Happy New Year, and welcome to the first Develocity newsletter of 2025! With things warming up in the devtools space, we’re excited to see how the year unfolds. If our packed feeds are any indication, predictions for the year ahead are already flying in—and the spotlight is (unsurprisingly) on AI.
Jumping on that bandwagon, there’s no doubt AI agents and teammates will continue to become integral to both business and personal applications.
The question “How can we measure whether developer productivity increases or decreases with GenAI tools?” still dominates discussions in our networks and will continue to do so. It’s a complex conversation, especially when developers have long argued that their biggest hurdles—technical debt and poor documentation—still remain unresolved. We might have just the solution you need this week!
2024 was marked by a disconnect between what developers need and what leadership prioritizes. Despite massive investments in AI, the DORA report showed declines in speed and stability, with AI introducing new security concerns due to poorly generated code.
What do developers want in 2025? Better support for productivity and experience—alongside AI tools that actually make a difference. This week’s newsletter explores some exciting updates that reflect these themes, and we have a feeling this is just the beginning of a very exciting year ahead.
🏆 Funding Wins
€5M Boost for SignPath to Fortify Software Supply Chains
SignPath GmbH, led by CEO and CTO Stefan Wenig, has secured €5M in Series A funding from TIN Capital to address growing software supply chain vulnerabilities. Founded in Vienna in 2017 under Rubicon IT and operating independently since 2023, SignPath delivers an automated code-signing platform trusted by global leaders like Airbus and SolarWinds. Their tools ensure software remains tamper-proof and compliant throughout development, a critical need as regulations like the EU’s Cyber Resilience Act take hold. This funding will support SignPath’s expansion in Europe and the US, grow their team, and further scale their platform to meet rising demand. Congrats SignPath!
Explore more about SignPath here.
Quash Rallies $650K to Automate QA for Mobile Apps
Quash, founded by Ayush Shrivastava, Prakhar Shakya, and Ameer Hamza in 2023, has raised $650K in Pre-Seed funding from Arali Ventures, Java Capital, peercheque, and angel investor Abhishek Goyal. Their SaaS platform transforms mobile app testing by automating bug detection, reporting, and resolution, eliminating the need for manual testers. Trusted by top names like Ola Group and Rebel Foods, Quash’s open-source bug-reporting tool, Quash Report, has already gained traction with developers. The funding will help refine their flagship tools, grow their engineering team, and modernize QA workflows to make app releases faster and more reliable. Brilliant work Quash!
Discover how Quash is transforming QA here.
🚀 3, 2, 1… Launches
Bilanc Debuts AI-Powered Engineering Management Platform
Bilanc (YC W24), founded by Samuel Akinwunmi, has launched to transform engineering management. By integrating with codebases and project management tools, Bilanc helps leaders streamline workflows, summarize pull requests, refine tickets with code context, and even draft performance reviews in seconds. The platform tackles common frustrations for engineering leaders, such as unearthing hidden insights from git commits and design docs, while offering analytics dashboards and performance tracking. This innovation promises to boost developer productivity and improve team support. Congratulations to Bilanc on the launch!
Book a demo with the team, share the news with everyone (If you know a CTO, VP of Engineering, or Engineering Manager, even better!)
Book a demo and learn more at Bilanc.co.
Theneo Unveils Customizable Developer Portals
Theneo, has introduced dynamic, developer-friendly portals that set a new standard for API documentation. With over 100 templates, Theneo offers unmatched customization for SDK displays, API catalogs, and user guides—all while maintaining secure customer authorization flows. This flexibility empowers companies to deliver branded, frictionless experiences to their dev communities. Ana Robakidze (co-founder) calls it “the most diverse and developer-centric portal offering on the market.” Kudos to Theneo for pushing the boundaries of developer experience!
Explore the new portals at Theneo on Ana’s Linkedin post.
TestSprite 1.0 Automates Software Testing with AI
TestSprite, co-founded by Yunhao Jiao, Rui Li, and Shawnie Shan, has officially launched its AI-powered software testing agent. Designed for smaller developer teams, TestSprite automates end-to-end testing workflows, from test case generation to issue resolution, freeing developers to focus on innovation. With natural language interaction and comprehensive test plans, TestSprite simplifies QA while cutting testing costs by up to 90%. It’s the perfect tool for GenAI-era development. Huge well done to TestSprite on their launch!
Check out the demo and job openings at TestSprite.
Ragie Connect Launches RAG-as-a-Service for Developers
Ragie, founded by Bob Remeika and Mohammed Rafiq, has kicked off its first Launch Week with new features and connectors for its RAG-as-a-Service platform. Developers can now enjoy simple APIs for indexing and retrieving data, seamless integration with tools like Google Drive and Notion, and advanced features like entity extraction and hybrid search. Ragie Connect accelerates AI application deployment with scalable, developer-friendly solutions. Go check them out and show support to Ragie.ai for launch week!
Fixa Delivers Open-Source Testing for Voice Agents
fixa (YC F24), is here to simplify testing and observability for voice agents. This open-source platform runs simulated tests, analyzes production calls, and pinpoints bugs in real-time. Built by former PlayHT developers (jonathan liu and Oliver W.) frustrated with manual testing, Fixa automates the entire process, saving time and improving voice agent performance. It’s fully open source and pay-as-you-go—no commitments required. A big round of applause to Fixa for their innovative approach to voice agent testing!
Get started for free at Fixa.dev.
🔦 DevTool of the Week
🏗️ Autoblocks AI Empowers Teams to Build Better LLM Products
Very excited to bring you our first DevTool of the Week: Autoblocks AI
Autoblocks was founded in the spring of 2023 by brothers Haroon Choudery and Hamza Choudery, and Adam Nolte. This week they are starting their first launch week; we are all over it and we think you should be too!
The idea for Autoblocks came from Haroon’s work running Not A Bot, an AI newsletter with over 50k subscribers. Conversations with pioneers like Amjad Masad (Replit) and May Habib (Writer) revealed a common challenge: businesses working with large-scale user data struggled to monitor their LLM-powered products effectively. Haroon, an experienced ML engineer, spotted a gap in existing observability and MLOps tools and teamed up with Hamza and Adam to create Autoblocks.
Fast forward a couple of years Autoblocks is helping product teams identify AI vulnerabilities, detect edge cases, and improve trustworthiness in GenAI products. The platform enables teams to debug error types, fine-tune datasets, and test code changes—all while integrating seamlessly into existing workflows. And they do it well. Just check out the testimonials on their website for evidence of that.
What sets them apart? We think, this user summed it up perfectly:
“The beauty of Autoblocks? It’s unopinionated by design. In the chaotic world of LLMs, that flexibility is invaluable.” – Zahid Mahmood, CTO at Anterior
We look forward to seeing how the year unfolds for you Autoblocks! We’re excited!
Check out Autoblocks and their launch week here.
It’s always exciting to see how these trends and innovations evolve, shaping the tools that empower developers worldwide. If you’ve got exciting news or launches to share, let us know—we’d love to feature your story in an upcoming edition.
Have a fantastic start to your week!
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