Cranq: Save Time Adding Text Code

Streamlining Third-Party Code Integration

Integrating code sourced from external providers is often a laborious and protracted process. A significant portion of a developer’s time is currently dedicated to scrutinizing elements such as NPM packages.

While developer libraries and code platforms like JetBrains and Visual Studio exist, they don’t fully resolve the challenges associated with this task.

Introducing CRANQ: A Low-Code IDE

A U.K.-based startup believes it has developed a solution with its new platform, CRANQ. This is a low-code IDE (integrated development environment), similar to Visual Studio, that emphasizes component creation and enhanced reusability.

The company states that its emphasis on standardized datatypes and ports facilitates straightforward intent verification.

CRANQ has recently secured £1 million in pre-seed funding from Venrex and Profounders.

Visual Development and Early Adoption

Developers utilize a visual, drag-and-drop interface within the IDE to construct their code.

The platform has already been employed to develop a version of the Educai.io backend, and alpha testing is scheduled to commence this summer.

The Team Behind CRANQ

The company was founded by Toby Rowland and Dan Stocker. Rowland, serving as CEO, is a seasoned entrepreneur, notably recognized as a co-founder of King.com in 2003.

His previous digital venture, Mangahigh.com, was acquired by Westermann Publishing in 2018, after which he established RyzeHydrogen.com, focusing on hydrogen-based transport solutions.

Stocker, the CTO, brings extensive experience as a developer, software architect, and inventor. He is also the creator of Giant, a React alternative developed in 2012.

Competitive Landscape

CRANQ’s focus on testing also positions it as a competitor to platforms like Postman.com. There is also overlap with workflow automation tools such as Zapier and N8N.

Market Opportunity

CRANQ is targeting a substantial market. The microservices market is currently valued at $32 billion as of 2023, with projected growth of 16% annually, according to industry estimates.