Copado Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary, Revolutionizing Enterprise SaaS with DevOps Innovation

Chicago-based company Copado is celebrating its 10-year anniversary as a leader in the DevOps industry, transforming the way organizations develop, deliver, and maintain software for enterprise Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions. Over the past decade, Copado has played a crucial role in enabling faster time-to-market, improved quality, and increased collaboration for enterprises.DevOps has become essential in the software development landscape, and Copado has been at the forefront of this revolution. With the rapid adoption of SaaS solutions and the increasing complexity of deployments, Copado has stepped in to solve the challenge of managing multiple development teams and collaboration tools.Founded in 2013 by Federico Larsen and Philipp Rackwitz, Copado initially focused on bringing DevOps capabilities to the Salesforce platform. Their release management tool quickly gained traction but required implementation, training, and conversations around security and compliance. Faced with this challenge, Copado adjusted its go-to-market strategy and attracted customers without any outside investment. Within five years, Copado achieved annual revenue of $4 million and boasted an impressive customer list, including notable Fortune 500 enterprises.In 2018, Copado secured its first round of financing, allowing the company to scale and invest in technology innovations that set the pace for development on SaaS platforms. With the appointment of Ted Elliott as CEO, Copado embarked on its next phase of growth.In the following years, Copado expanded its global presence by establishing regional headquarters in Chicago, London, Paris, and Munich, as well as an office in India. The company also attained prestigious certifications like ISO 27001, FedRAMP, SOC 2 Type 1, and GDPR compliance, ensuring the highest level of data security for its customers.To better serve individual admins and small teams on their DevOps journey, Copado acquired ClickDeploy in 2020, a free DevOps tool. This addition expanded Copado’s product set and enhanced its ability to support users at different stages of their DevOps adoption.In 2021, Copado raised $140 million in Series C financing, bringing the total funds invested in the company to $257 million. The company also formed strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as Accenture, IBM, Softbank Robotics, and Veeva. Additionally, Copado launched its community, which has grown to become the largest DevOps community globally, with more than 83,000 active members. The company’s investment in education and learning has resulted in 26,500 certified DevOps professionals within the Salesforce ecosystem.Recognizing the importance of testing in the DevOps process, Copado acquired Qentinel to enhance its testing capabilities across major enterprise software platforms. This move solidified Copado’s commitment to delivering comprehensive solutions to its customers.In 2022, Copado introduced the Copado DevOps Exchange, the first DevOps marketplace for enterprise SaaS solutions. With over 65 pre-built solutions available, the DevOps Exchange has witnessed significant traction and serves the needs of more than 17 million customer deployments.Continuing its growth trajectory, Copado acquired Qualibrate and IOVIO in 2022 to further enhance its robotic testing capabilities. With the inclusion of multi-cloud, automation, and AI expertise, Copado aims to democratize testing in low-code environments.As Copado marks its 10-year anniversary in 2023, the company remains committed to driving innovation in the DevOps space. The launch of Copado AI from the Copado Labs team has revolutionized enterprise SaaS development, making it faster, easier, and more accessible. With features like User Story Enrichment, powered by generative AI, Copado AI Companion ensures complete user stories for development and testing. Additionally, Copado has been granted two US patents for its AI applications in scripting, coding, and editing.Looking ahead, Copado believes that the future of DevOps holds immense potential, with automation, enhanced security practices, and the continued adoption of cloud-native and multi-cloud strategies. The company is excited to see what the next 10 years will bring as it continues to lead the way in DevOps innovation.Copado’s commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions and its continuous drive for improvement has cemented its position as the market leader in enterprise SaaS DevOps. With its robust platform and strategic partnerships, Copado is poised to shape the future of software development and deliver unparalleled value to its customers worldwide.