In the realm of software development, it’s an accepted truth that code builders should be separate from testers. Not only do many developers dislike testing, but it also follows a fundamental auditing principle that those performing the work should not verify it. As a result, code testing has become a thriving niche for generative AI startups. Among these emerging players is Nova AI, a year-old company that has raised $1 million in pre-seed funding. Nova AI aims to outpace its competitors by breaking away from the typical Silicon Valley startup model. Instead of targeting small ventures, Nova AI is directly approaching mid-size and large enterprises with complex codebases and urgent testing needs. Their clients include venture-backed startups in e-commerce, fintech, and consumer products that rely heavily on user experience and cannot afford downtime. Nova AI’s technology analyzes its customers’ code to automatically generate tests using generative AI, particularly suited for continuous integration and continuous delivery/deployment environments where engineers frequently make incremental code changes.