In 2014, Paul Noffke and I set out to develop a best-of-breed automated testing solution for companies using Salesforce. After solving complex end-to-end testing challenges for highly regulated banking projects, we recognized a significant gap in the Salesforce ecosystem. Existing tools required extensive effort to build and maintain tests, and they often broke with every Salesforce release. That experience inspired us to create a resilient Salesforce test automation platform that enables teams to build reliable, end-to-end tests with clicks instead of code.
Today, our Provar Series A funding marks an important milestone in that journey, enabling us to accelerate innovation and expand our support for Salesforce customers worldwide. We teamed up with Mark Richards and Richard Clark at Make Positive – a Platinum Salesforce partner based in the U.K.
We wanted to solve for the unique challenges posed by agile development on a technology which upgrades and innovates frequently.
We realized that a testing solution built specifically for the Salesforce ecosystem could deliver greater value than generic automation tools or custom-built frameworks that struggle to keep pace with Salesforce innovation.
I am proud to say that since then, we have grown Provar organically to become the number one testing solution for Salesforce. (We are the only company to appear as a category leader or high performer across the G2Crowd grids for Software Testing, Test Automation, and Continuous Integration tools while appearing in the grid for Salesforce AppExchange apps.). Thus, the future for Salesforce test automation is bright for us and other companies using Salesforce.
Sustained Organic Growth Worldwide
It didn’t happen overnight, but today Provar serves a growing global customer base across pharmaceutical, government, financial services, and high-tech industries. As a leading Salesforce test automation company, we continue to help organizations develop resilient automated tests while integrating seamlessly with their broader DevOps ecosystem.
One of the secrets of our success has been the talent and loyalty of our team in Gurgaon, India. They have been a constant energy source and have continued to deliver outstanding results. Building on that momentum, we decided to build out an office in the U.S. in 2018 with the leadership of Jon Robinson, VP of customer experience and head of North America, to serve the U.S. market better, and we have found that Nashville offers a great depth of talent which has helped grow Provar even further.
Continued Momentum for the Future of Salesforce Test Automation
We have also delivered a robust feature set that includes ProvarDX, Zephyr Integration, Lightning Web Components, and Dynamic Forms. While we have assembled a strong delivery team, there is still more to do. We want to innovate faster. We want to reach new customers with our award-winning product and invest further in our best-in-class customer support.
Looking Bright Ahead
To continue our growth, we secured Provar Series A funding with the support of corporate advisers Jago Capital. We selected Michael Elias and his team at Kennet Partners because they share our long-term vision for innovation and have an exceptional track record of supporting high-growth software companies within the Salesforce ecosystem.
I am also pleased to announce that Bob DeSantis has been appointed chairman of our board of directors. Bob joined the Provar board at the beginning of 2020 and is a hands-on Salesforce veteran, most recently the president and COO of Conga and one of the early leaders at DocuSign. Bob currently serves on several company boards and brings a wealth of experience to the team.
Just Getting Started
This is only the beginning for Provar. Our Series A investment enables us to accelerate product innovation, expand our global reach, and continue delivering a world-class test automation platform that helps Salesforce teams release faster with greater confidence.
Finally, we welcome you to join us on the journey. If you are a partner, we would like your co-marketing ideas. If you’ve had hands-on experience with Provar, keep the reviews coming. Are you looking to use or try Provar test automation? Meet with our sales team.
Most importantly, I’d like to thank our loyal customers, collaborative partners, and dedicated employees. Your support has helped shape Provar into the company it is today. With our Provar Series A funding, we’re excited to continue advancing the future of Salesforce test automation and delivering even greater value to customers around the world.
