TestQuest

About TestQuest

In 1983, long before the smartphone became ubiquitous, a company called TestQuest was founded in Minneapolis. Its mission was centered on a critical, yet often overlooked, part of the technology pipeline: automated testing. TestQuest developed solutions specifically for mobile and embedded devices, providing tools that allowed developers to ensure quality and speed up their time to market. The company carved out a niche by offering test automation and management tools like TestQuest Pro and Countdown. These platforms became essential for companies building complex devices on a variety of operating systems, from Windows Mobile to Symbian and Linux. As the mobile world grew, so did the need for reliable testing, and TestQuest attracted significant clients like T-Mobile International, Kyocera, and Siemens. Between 2002 and 2005, the company's potential caught the eye of the venture capital community. TestQuest secured $20.2 million in funding across three rounds from investors including Norwest Venture Partners and RRE Ventures. This capital infusion allowed the company to scale its operations and solidify its position in the expanding global mobile market. The final chapter for TestQuest as an independent entity came in December 2008. Bsquare, another player in the embedded and mobile software space, acquired the assets of TestQuest for approximately $2.2 million. The acquisition was a strategic move for Bsquare, allowing it to integrate TestQuest's respected automation tools and expand its customer base, marking a quiet but logical end to TestQuest's 25-year journey.