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Entrepreneur
07-05-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
BrowserStack Acquires Requestly to Bolster Developer Testing Tools
Post-acquisition, Requestly will remain open-source and operate independently while leveraging BrowserStack's resources to accelerate development. You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. BrowserStack has acquired Requestly, an open-source tool for HTTP interception, API mocking, and debugging, for an undisclosed sum. Founded by Sachin Jain, Requestly allows frontend developers to intercept and modify API requests directly in the browser, simplifying the testing process. The platform is used by over 200,000 developers across 10,000+ companies globally and has previously raised USD 125,000 in funding from Y Combinator and Peak XV Partners. Post-acquisition, Requestly will remain open-source and operate independently while leveraging BrowserStack's resources to accelerate development. New capabilities will include support for HTTP interception on Android emulators and iOS simulators. Backed by Accel, BrowserStack is focused on enhancing its developer productivity suite. This move follows its February launch of an AI-powered testing platform designed to streamline QA workflows. The acquisition marks a strategic step in expanding its offerings for frontend developers and reinforcing its leadership in the software testing ecosystem.
Business Standard
07-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
BrowserStack Acquires Requestly, a YCombinator Startup for HTTP Interception, Mocking & Debugging Network Requests
PRNewswire Dublin [Ireland], May 7: BrowserStack today announced the acquisition of Requestly, the popular open-source HTTP interception and API mocking tool that eliminates critical bottlenecks in modern web development. This strategic acquisition strengthens BrowserStack's commitment to developer productivity by supporting Requestly's growth as a beloved HTTP interception and mocking solution, providing developers with tools that significantly accelerate their workflow. * Strategic acquisition addresses critical bottlenecks in modern web development through advanced HTTP interception, debugging, and mocking of network requests. Frontend developers consistently face two major obstacles that derail productivity and delay releases: dependency on backend developers to complete APIs before frontend work can progress, and unreliable backend services during development and testing. These challenges manifest as blocked sprints, delayed releases, and frustrated developer experiences when backend teams are still building needed endpoints or APIs don't return data required for development. Requestly directly addresses these pain points through its browser-based approach to intercept and mock network requests: * Shift-left development experience: Delivers faster web development by offering comprehensive tools for HTTP interception, debugging, and mocking, supporting use cases from cloud-based mocking to JS redirects and local testing. * Zero-configuration setup: It installs directly into the browser and uses browser APIs to intercept and modify requests, eliminating the need to manage system-level proxy settings and install SSL certificates. This ensures it works well with corporate VPNs. * Open-source, secure, and enterprise-ready: Requestly is an open-source solution providing flexibility and speed for web development. For enterprises, Requestly provides features like SSO, SLAs, SOC-II compliance, reporting and analytics, and role-based access control for efficient management. * Seamless workflow integration: Built primarily as a browser extension with a minimalistic and intuitive design, requiring no learning curve for developers. * Team collaboration: Enables teams to organize and collaborate on projects effectively through shared workspaces where users can instantly share rules, environments, and mocks. Requestly has achieved remarkable adoption among developers worldwide, trusted by 200,000+ developers from 10,000+ companies, ranging from Fortune 500 to startups. The tool maintains a Chrome Store rating of 4.3 from 1200+ reviews and has a growing open-source community with active contributors. As a YCombinator graduate and a part of Peak XV (formerly Sequoia) Surge, Requestly has established itself as a leading solution for interception, debugging, and mocking of HTTP requests. "Requestly was born from our own frustration of wasted developer hours due to broken workflows in end-to-end code testing caused by dependency on the environment & backend team," said Sachin Jain, Founder of Requestly. "Joining BrowserStack means we can maintain our core values while accelerating our roadmap to address even more developer pain points. Our community will benefit from increased investment while we remain true to our vision and open-source roots." "What drew us to Requestly was its innovative browser-native approach and the passionate developer community behind it," said Ritesh Arora, CEO & Co-founder of BrowserStack. "We're excited to accelerate Requestly's disruption of the API mocking and interception space while preserving its open-source foundation. We're backing Requestly's growth while maintaining what developers love about it--this will help them innovate faster in a space ready for fresh thinking." Requestly's evolution mirrors the changing needs of modern web development. What began in 2018 as a simple tool to redirect JavaScript files for local testing has transformed into a comprehensive HTTP Interception & Mocking tool trusted by hundreds of thousands of developers. Initially, solving the frustration of deploying JavaScript changes just to test them, Requestly expanded to handle HTTP header modifications when developers faced Content Security Policy challenges. Taking a revolutionary Chrome-Extension based approach to HTTP interception--unlike traditional desktop-based proxy solutions--Requestly developed capabilities to intercept and modify all HTTP requests, positioning it as a lightweight alternative to complex proxy tools. The addition of team workspaces enabled seamless developer collaboration through shared configurations. As mobile development has expanded, Requestly plans to support Android emulators and iOS simulators in upcoming releases. Recognizing that API mocking represented Requestly's strongest product-market fit, the team refocused on helping developers work independently from backend dependencies. Enterprise features like SOC2 Type II certification followed, culminating in a comprehensive network interception & mocking tool. Throughout this journey, Requestly has remained true to its open-source roots while continuously adapting to meet developers' evolving needs. BrowserStack emphasized its commitment to maintaining Requestly as an independent, open-source tool, ensuring the developer community continues to benefit from its accessibility and flexibility. The future roadmap includes launching HTTP interception and mocking capabilities for mobile devices and simulators. Requestly continues to be available as an open-source tool, now backed by BrowserStack's resources and commitment to developer productivity. Developers can download the extension from the Chrome Web Store or as a Mac App here. About BrowserStack BrowserStack is the world's leading software testing platform, powering over two million tests every day across 19 global data centers. BrowserStack helps Amazon, NVIDIA, MongoDB, Microsoft, X, and over 50,000 customers deliver quality software at speed by moving testing to their Cloud. BrowserStack's platform provides instant access to 20,000+ real mobile devices on a highly reliable cloud infrastructure that effortlessly scales as testing needs grow. With BrowserStack, Dev and QA teams can move fast while delivering an amazing experience for every customer. Founded in 2011, BrowserStack is a privately held company backed by Accel, Bond, and Insight Partners. For more information, visit About Requestly Requestly is a popular open-source HTTP Interception and Mocking tool, empowering 200,000+ developers across 10,000+ companies in their app development workflows. Requestly is widely popular for its browser-first approach, making the product lightweight and easy to use. With Requestly, developers reportedly save ~2 hours every week, and it helps them ship high-quality software faster. Requestly was funded by YCombinator, PeakXV partners (formerly Sequoia SEA), and many marquee angels. For more information, visit Media Contact: Press Relations Team press@
Economic Times
06-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
BrowserStack acquires Y Combinator-backed Requestly to strengthen developer tools stack
Synopsis The terms of the deal have not been disclosed. The acquisition will add to Accel-backed BrowserStack's efforts to strengthen its developer productivity suite by integrating Requestly's open-source solution. Requestly has raised a total of $125,000 in funding to date.
Hindustan Times
30-04-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
IIT Bombay receives ₹100 cr donation towards hostel infrastructure
MUMBAI: Nakul Aggarwal and Ritesh Arora, cofounders of BrowserStack, a cloud web and mobile testing platform, pledged ₹100 crore to their alma mater Indian Insititute of Technology Bombay (IITB) on Tuesday. The contribution aims to upgrade student housing facilities and transform the residential experience for students on campus. Both Aggarwal and Arora graduated from IITB in 2006 with B Tech degrees in Computer Science and Engineering. Since then, they have gained international recognition as technology entrepreneurs and leaders focused on innovation and solving global challenges. Part of the donation comes through BrowserStack's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program committed to nurturing India's brightest minds through education and innovation. A statement issued by IITB said the donation will primarily be utilised towards two infrastructure initiatives -- the complete reconstruction of Hostel 6, where both Aggarwal and Arora lived during their undergraduate years and Project Evergreen, a large-scale effort to modernize Hostels 7, 8, and 21. These upgrades are part of the institute's mission to enhance hostel infrastructure and accommodate 14,000 students in a modern and inclusive campus environment. Arora, who is also the CEO of BrowserStack, reflected on the impact of IITB's environment on their journey towards building their company into a global tech leader. 'Through this contribution, we're not just rebuilding hostels but also investing in environments where the next generation of tech leaders can collaborate, ideate, and push boundaries,' he said. Aggarwal, the company's CTO, spoke about the personal connection to the project. He said, 'My journey from Hostel 6 to building a global tech company showed me how powerful the right environment is for nurturing innovation. This contribution is personal for us. We're simply giving back to the institution that showed us what's possible when talent meets opportunity.' Professor Shireesh Kedare, director, IIT Bombay said that this support will significantly enhance the living and learning environment for students on campus. 'This generous gesture by Nakul Aggarwal and Ritesh Arora exemplifies the spirit of giving back that our alumni community upholds. We are immensely proud of their achievements and grateful for their unwavering commitment to IIT Bombay.' BrowserStack, a leading software testing platform, powers over two million tests daily across 19 global data centres.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
2 IITB alumni pledge 100cr for hostel redevpt on campus
Mumbai: In its largest-ever donation received for the betterment of "students' living experiences" on the campus, two of IIT Bombay's alumni have committed to contribute Rs 100 crore for the purpose. The donation will be used for the enhancement of campus infrastructure, mainly the students' residential facilities. The contribution came from IITB alumni Nakul Aggarwal and Ritesh Arora, co-founders of BrowserStack, a cloud-based web and mobile testing platform, who were from the computer science and engineering batch of 2006. It will be directed towards two major initiatives—the reconstruction of Hostel 6, where both of them stayed as students, and Project Evergreen, a comprehensive initiative to modernise hostels 7, 8 and 21. A portion of the contribution will be given to the institute as part of BrowserStack 's corporate social responsibility initiative. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai The institute in a statement issued on Tuesday stated the contribution will significantly strengthen their efforts to create comfortable and modern facilities for students. Institute director Shireesh Kedare said, "This generous gesture by the two alumni exemplifies the spirit of giving back that our alumni community upholds. Their support will greatly enhance the living and learning environment for our students." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [Click Here] - 2025 Top Trending Search - Local network access Esseps Learn More Undo Prof Ravindra Gudi, dean, alumni and corporate relations, said a significant portion of the donation will go towards renovating Hostel 6. "Most of the new hostels will accommodate around 1,100 students. The design of the hostel will be conceptualised in a distinctive way and have all modern amenities. Alumni spend a substantial amount of time in hostels as students, which has a significant bearing on their lives and shaping their personalities and in networking," said Gudi. "IIT Bombay shaped our vision and gave us the foundation to build BrowserStack into a global tech leader. Through this contribution, we are not just rebuilding hostels—we're investing in environments where the next generation of tech leaders can collaborate, ideate, and push boundaries," said Ritesh Arora, CEO of BrowserStack. Nakul Aggarwal, CTO of BrowserStack, said, "...my journey from Hostel 6 to building a global tech company showed me how powerful the right environment is for nurturing innovation. This contribution is personal for us—we are simply giving back to the institution..."
