BrowserStack buys Bird Eats Bug for $20 million, launches bug capture

BrowserStack, a software testing platform, recently announced the acquisition of Bird Eats Bug, a Berlin-based bug reporting startup, in a deal valued at $20 million.

The acquisition marks BrowserStack’s fifth major purchase and aligns with its ongoing strategy to enhance its offerings in the software testing space.

The acquisition includes upfront cash, stock, and additional investments for product development, all aimed at integrating Bird Eats Bug’s capabilities into BrowserStack’s platform.

Improving bug reporting

With this acquisition, BrowserStack aims to provide a seamless and unified testing experience for developers and QA teams.

Bird Eats Bug offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) tool that simplifies the bug reporting process, allowing even non-technical users to create detailed, data-rich bug reports.

These reports include instant replays, screen recordings, and comprehensive technical logs, making it easier for development teams to identify and resolve issues quickly. 

Ritesh Arora, CEO and co-founder of BrowserStack, emphasized the significance of this acquisition, stating, “By integrating Bug Capture’s innovative approach to bug reporting into our platform, we’re not just streamlining workflows; we’re boosting development teams’ productivity so they can focus more on building great products and less on managing the intricacies of the testing process.”

Launch of bug capture

Alongside the acquisition, BrowserStack has launched a new tool, Bug Capture, aimed at enhancing the manual testing process.

Bug Capture is designed to allow teams to debug issues 30% faster on average by automatically capturing and consolidating all necessary technical details into one clean report.

The tool eliminates the need for extensive back-and-forth communication between testers and developers, further improving efficiency.

“We’re truly excited about our joint future with BrowserStack,” said Dan Makarov, Co-founder and CEO of Bird Eats Bug. “It’s hard to think of two products that would be a better fit. My co-founder, Jacky Chung, and I have been highly impressed by the quality of the team and their ambitious vision for Bird.”

BrowserStack, valued at $4 billion, has been profitable since its inception and continues to grow its product portfolio, with over 15 products currently available, 10 of which were launched in the last 18 months.

The company has also committed to investing around $30 million annually in product research and development to drive further innovation.