Thunder Code just launched a generative AI-driven software testing platform, co-founded by Expensya alumni Karim Jouini and Jihed Othmani. They secured $9 million in seed funding in under six months.
Jouini stated, “It’s pretty crazy because we promised not to do another company because Expensya was too hard. But I think it’s like when people have two kids, they forget how hard the first one was.”
"We shipped our first MVP in week six, and now the product is much more solid six months in than Expensya was in year four," Jouini added.
Thunder Code targets slow, manual testing with AI agents that mimic human testers. These agents simulate QA processes and catch UI/UX issues, adapting based on feedback.
Paying customers are already on board with pilot programs running in the U.S., Canada, France, and Tunisia. The focus is on web application testing now, with plans for mobile and desktop testing by late 2025.
The move follows the sale of Expensya to Medius for over $120 million, marking a historic acquisition of an African startup. Jouini now leads tech at Medius, where he recognized the potential of generative AI to transform software testing.
"A lot of African entrepreneurs are scared to dilute capital because they want to keep 100%. We believe that if we create a unicorn while diluting ourselves, that’s good value," he stated.
Thunder Code aims to disrupt a software testing market projected to exceed $100 billion by 2027, dominated by legacy systems. Othmani brings vital AI expertise, previously built tools at Expensya before generative AI became mainstream.
The funding round includes backers from Expensya, boostrapped by connections like Roxanne Varza and other strategic angels.
Thunder Code is shaping up to be a major player. It’s fast, it’s focused, and it’s ready to capture market share.
