# SmartBear: Information technology & services, Somerville, United States

> SmartBear: SmartBear is an American information technology company based in Somerville, Massachusetts. Based in Somerville, United States. Founded 2009.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/smartbear (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# SmartBear

SmartBear is an American information technology company based in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Funding reported Last round: Private Equity

Information technology & services Somerville, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2009 17 years old
- **Team:** 1,100 1,000+ people
- **Funding reported:** $54M in dollars
- **Last round:** Private Equity Oct 2020

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for SmartBear has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About SmartBear

SmartBear is an American information technology company based in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Founded in 2009, it has grown into a leader in software quality tools, employing around 826 to 960 people globally. The company focuses on providing innovative solutions for software development teams, helping them improve application delivery and ensure software integrity. SmartBear offers a comprehensive range of services that cover the entire software development lifecycle. Its capabilities include API lifecycle management, automated testing, performance testing and monitoring, code review, UI and mobile testing, and test management. The company also utilizes AI-powered solutions to enhance quality assurance processes. SmartBear's product portfolio features well-known tools such as Swagger for API management, TestComplete for automated UI testing, and Zephyr for agile test management. With a client base that includes over 32,000 organizations and 16 million professionals worldwide, SmartBear serves various sectors, including healthcare, finance, and technology. The company is trusted by major corporations like Adobe, Microsoft, and FedEx, as well as 75% of the largest financial institutions globally.

## What company datasets say SmartBear raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$54M** in dollars

Last round **Private Equity**

Last round date **Oct 2020**

## On 2 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [Toba Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/toba-capital)
- [G Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/g-ventures-2)

Each firm lists SmartBear on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

open-source testing tools browser testing user experience test result analytics automated visual testing functional testing test case management automated testing application performance monitoring test management global monitoring insights and analytics web services testing seamless tool integration developer visibility enterprises

Built with from their website

Microsoft Azure Monitor GitHub Actions Red Hat JBoss Enterprise SOA Platform Adobe Marketo Engage Docker Adobe Wistia Amazon SES Pendo. Amazon DynamoDB

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- **Sector:** Information technology & services
- **Industry code:** NAICS 54151, 513210, SIC 7375, 7372
- **Region:** Massachusetts
- **Part of:** Francisco Partners
- **Revenue:** $300M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/alertsite)

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