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AutomatePro Secures £3 Million in Funding from YFM Partners to Drive US Expansion and Product Innovation

4 min read

September 10, 2024

Paul Chorley

Following the announcement of our new US headquarters in Austin, Texas, we are thrilled to share more fantastic news. We have secured a follow-on round of funding of £3 million from our trusted investor, YFM Partners. This investment is a testament to the confidence our partners have in our vision and growth trajectory.

This additional funding will be instrumental in continuing our expansion into the US market and advancing our product innovation. Our new headquarters in Austin positions us closer to our US clients, allowing us to better serve their needs and capitalize on the vibrant tech talent in the region. You can read more about our new US headquarters and leadership team here.

“We have been consistently impressed by AutomatePro’s growth and innovative approach to automation. Their leadership and commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions have set them apart in the market. This latest investment reflects our continued belief in their potential, especially as they expand into the US market and further develop their product capabilities.”

Nick Holt, Partner at YFM Partner

Accelerating Product Innovation

The infusion of funds will also enable us to accelerate our GenAI strategy for test automation and DevOps.  We previously announced our AI Documentation solution as part of our 8.1 release.  In addition to that we are rapidly expanding the capability of our existing Quick Start AI solution for rapid test case creation and layering in new features like self healing automation, and text to test functionality.   This innovation will provide more efficient, accurate, and intelligent solutions, helping our clients achieve greater agility and speed in their DevOps and quality processes. 

 

In addition to our GenAI strategy, we are committed to enhancing one of our core features—AutoDeploy. This feature is designed to assist our customers in moving to a Continuous Test and Deployment models, enabling them to deploy changes more frequently and reliably. Our ongoing development in this area ensures that our clients can keep pace with the ever-evolving demands of the development, release, and upgrade cadence on the ServiceNow Platform.

“Our partnership with YFM Partners has been pivotal to our growth, and we are grateful for their continued support. This additional funding will help us accelerate our expansion in the US and drive forward our product innovation. We are committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that empower our clients and set new standards in the industry.”

Paul Chorley, CEO and Founder, AutomatePro

Looking Ahead

This funding marks a significant milestone in our journey, reinforcing our commitment to innovation and customer success. With our strengthened presence in the US and our ongoing advancements in product development, we are well positioned to lead the market in Test Automation and DevOps solutions. 

 

We are excited about what the future holds and look forward to sharing more updates as we continue to grow and innovate. Stay tuned for more exciting news from AutomatePro! 

Paul Chorley is AutomatePro’s Chief Revenue Officer and Co-Founder, driving the company’s vision to revolutionise test automation and DevOps for ServiceNow. Passionate about creating meaningful impact, Paul is dedicated to empowering the entire AutomatePro ecosystem; including customers, partners, colleagues and the wider community to live more fulfilling lives.

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