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Hello, tech lovers! Today, let’s dive into an exciting new player in the DevOps world—SRE.ai, a fresh startup out of stealth, raising a solid $7.2 million seed round.
Founded in 2024 by Edward Aryee and Raj Kadiyala, both former Google and DeepMind researchers, SRE.ai aims to modernize enterprise DevOps workflows. The founders noticed a gap between the advanced tools used at Google and the more tedious, fragmented options available elsewhere. Their solution? Natural language AI agents that streamline complex tasks like continuous integration and testing.
Instead of juggling multiple low-code tools, teams can now enjoy seamless, context-aware, chat-like experiences across major platforms such as AWS, GCP, Azure, and ServiceNow. Aryee mentioned that their goal was to eliminate the ‘death by a thousand cuts’ approach, creating a product that helps businesses avoid metadata conflicts and other frustrating issues.
With a focus on automation, SRE.ai’s platform automatically connects to a company’s existing integrations, monitors in the background for issues like security threats, and suggests fixes—freeing up human teams to focus on high-impact projects.
The startup’s onboarding process involves automatic setup, allowing customization for specific needs, including release pipelines and data dashboards. Its AI agents continuously watch for problems, giving recommendations for resolution.
SRE.ai’s unique selling point is its multi-platform compatibility, distinguishing it from competitors like Copado and Flosum. The company plans to use the new funding to expand its team of AI engineers and Salesforce specialists, and to develop new features based on early traction.
As Aryee describes it, their success came from a ‘high conviction’ fundraising approach, with the round being oversubscribed. The team is now poised to grow and deliver more impactful tools that make enterprise DevOps smoother and smarter.
