Momentic —
AI end-to-end testing for web and mobile. Trusted by Notion, Xero, Bilt, and 100+ others.

We've been keeping an eye on automated testing startups for a while now, and Momentic caught our attention for all the right reasons. This isn't just another testing tool trying to reinvent the wheel — it's what happens when experienced engineers who've actually felt the pain of flaky tests decide to build something better.

The Frustration Factor That Built This

What we love about Momentic's origin story is how relatable it is. Founders Jeff An and Wei-Wei Wu didn't start this company because they saw a market opportunity — they built it because they were genuinely frustrated with existing testing tools at companies like Robinhood and Retool. That's the kind of authentic problem-solving that usually leads to great products.

When founders have personal battle scars from the problem they're solving, you know they understand the nuances. And boy, does the testing world need someone who gets those nuances.

Where the AI Actually Makes Sense

Here's what impressed us most: Momentic isn't just slapping "AI-powered" on a traditional testing framework and calling it innovative. They're using AI for the stuff that actually matters — like automatically handling element location, generating assertions, and creating self-healing tests that adapt when your app changes.

The "10x faster test creation" claim sounds like typical startup hyperbole, but when you dig into their low-code editor and natural language test generation, it starts to feel achievable. We're particularly intrigued by their self-healing tests feature, which could finally solve the flaky test problem that's plagued developers for years.

The Customer List Tells a Story

Sometimes you can judge a startup by the company it keeps. Momentic's customer roster includes names like Chegg, Quora, and Retool — not exactly small fish willing to experiment with unproven tools. These are companies with serious testing needs and the technical chops to evaluate solutions properly.

The fact that they've attracted hundreds of companies while still being less than two years old suggests they're solving a real problem, not just creating a solution in search of one.

Our Take on the Opportunity

With a fresh $3.7 million in seed funding and backing from solid investors like General Catalyst and Y Combinator, Momentic seems well-positioned to tackle the testing automation space. The timing feels right too — as development teams face pressure to ship faster while maintaining quality, the old "throw more QA engineers at it" approach just doesn't scale.

We're cautiously optimistic about Momentic's approach. They're tackling genuine pain points with thoughtful AI implementation, and their early traction suggests they're onto something. If they can deliver on their promise of making testing "easy, fast, and reliable," they could capture a significant slice of the developer tools market.