Karim Jouini and Jihed Othmani, the duo behind the successful expense management platform Expensya, have announced their latest venture, Thunder Code. Just months after Expensya’s acquisition by Swedish fintech giant Medius, the entrepreneurs are back with a new startup focused on revolutionizing software testing through artificial intelligence.

Expensya, a Tunis-born, Paris-headquartered company, was acquired by Medius in 2023 for a reported sum exceeding $100 million, marking one of the largest exits for an African-founded tech company. The acquisition capped a remarkable journey for the startup, which grew from its Tunisian roots to serve over 6,000 businesses and 700,000 active users across 100 countries. Its AI-driven, mobile-first approach to expense management resonated with businesses worldwide, leading to a $20 million Series B funding round in 2021 and a post-money valuation of over $50 million.

Following the acquisition, Mr. Jouini and Mr. Othmani oversaw the integration of Expensya into Medius’s broader platform, a process completed within six weeks. The deal also resulted in a significant payout for Expensya’s 110 Tunisia-based employees, who shared a $10 million windfall.

Now, the focus shifts to Thunder Code. The new venture aims to address the challenges of software quality assurance by leveraging AI to accelerate testing processes. Thunder Code claims its platform can reduce testing time by up to 90% and make testing accessible to non-technical teams.

“Developing software is a real challenge, both financially and temporally,” explains Mr. Jouini, CEO of Thunder Code. “Even the most successful products require considerable investments in testing and validation. Our mission is to democratize software quality assurance to make it faster and more efficient.”

Thunder Code’s platform offers several key features:

• Natural language testing: Users can create and execute tests using plain English, eliminating the need for complex coding.
• Automatic test plan creation: The AI automatically generates test plans based on product specifications.
• AI-powered bug management: The platform streamlines the process of identifying, reporting, and resolving bugs.
• AI Agents: Simulate the behavior of expert human users to identify potential issues.
• Automated graphical and user experience testing: Ensures a consistent and user-friendly experience across different platforms.
• AI-driven product documentation: Automatically generates documentation to keep pace with development changes.
• Integrated security and performance testing: Addresses critical security vulnerabilities and performance bottlenecks.

Thunder Code is targeting product owners, project managers, QA experts, and delivery managers. The platform integrates with existing tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines, facilitating adoption within development teams.

“Our goal is to simplify testing for everyone, which results in happier users,” says Jihed Othmani, CTO of Thunder Code.

Registrations for Thunder Code are now open at www.thundercode.ai with deployment planned in phases to ensure optimal user support. The company describes its offering as a “Generative AI and Agents Solution for Autonomous Software Quality Assurance,” developed by experts in software development and quality assurance.

The launch of Thunder Code marks a swift return to the entrepreneurial arena for Mr. Jouini and Mr. Othmani. Their previous success with Expensya, from its humble beginnings in Tunisia to its multi-million dollar acquisition, demonstrates their ability to identify market needs and build successful solutions. The industry will be watching closely to see if Thunder Code can replicate this success and transform the landscape of software testing.