Lightrun grabs $70M using AI to debug code in production

Isreali startup Lightrun is making waves in the tech world with its AI-powered solution to coding errors, raising $70 million in Series B funding as tools like its own become increasingly popular. The company, led by Insight Partners and Accel, now valued at $110 million, serves clients including Citi and SAP. Its product, the Runtime Autonomous AI Debugger, aims to catch coding mistakes before they cause problems, streamlining software development. Founded by CEO Ilan Peleg, who previously focused on athletics, Lightrun is also expanding its offerings into cybersecurity and closer code creation processes in the future.