mobile.dev Launches with $3M Seed Funding

Mobile.dev Aims to Prevent App Errors Before Launch

Mobile application developers frequently encounter issues after releasing their apps, requiring rapid responses from engineering teams. Mobile.dev, a new venture founded by a former Uber engineer, seeks to alter this paradigm by identifying and resolving errors prior to app deployment. The company has recently exited stealth mode with a beta version of its solution and secured $3 million in seed funding, spearheaded by Cowboy Ventures and supported by prominent figures in the tech industry.

The Problem with Reactive Error Fixing

Leland Takamine, CEO and co-founder of mobile.dev, observed a common pattern during his time at Uber. Apps were released, monitoring tools were implemented, and problems were addressed as reported by users or detected by the monitoring systems. This led Uber to invest in pre-production tooling to proactively identify potential issues.

A Solution for All Companies

Takamine and COO Jacob Krupski established mobile.dev with the intention of extending this proactive approach to companies of all sizes. “Our core belief is that identifying and rectifying problems before an app’s release is significantly more beneficial than monitoring it in a live environment,” Takamine explained.

Empowering High-Quality Mobile Applications

The company’s primary objective is to empower organizations to deliver superior mobile applications. Mobile.dev strives to eliminate the need to compromise user experience by catching issues before they impact users.

Accessibility Beyond Large Enterprises

Takamine notes that while the value proposition of such a solution is obvious – “it’s really a no-brainer” – it has historically been inaccessible to most companies. Only organizations with the scale and resources of Uber could previously implement similar pre-production testing methodologies. The technical expertise gained at Uber forms the foundation of mobile.dev’s capabilities.

Beta Launch and Future Growth

The founders initiated the company a year ago and have been collaborating with design partners and early adopters, including Reddit. The product is now entering its beta phase. Currently, the team consists of Takamine and Krupski, but they plan to expand with the newly acquired funding, focusing on adding more engineering personnel.

Commitment to Diversity

Recognizing the specialized skillset required for this type of solution, the company acknowledges the challenge of building a diverse team. Takamine emphasizes the importance of broadening their recruitment efforts beyond their immediate network and actively seeking candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Remote-First Culture

Launched during the pandemic, mobile.dev has operated as a fully remote organization since its inception. The company intends to maintain this remote structure as they onboard new employees. “Starting remote gives us a significant advantage; transitioning from an office to remote is far more difficult,” Takamine stated.

They are building their company culture from the ground up, prioritizing remote work principles.