Harness Acquires Split Software: Enhancing End-to-End Software Delivery Platform
Harness, a leading platform for end-to-end software delivery, has made a significant move in the industry by acquiring Split Software, a key player in the feature flag and experimentation space. This strategic decision comes on the heels of Harness’s recent funding round and is poised to elevate the company’s capabilities in the ever-evolving software delivery market.
Split Software’s impressive achievement of securing US$110 million in its Series D funding round in 2021 underscores the growing importance of feature flagging for companies looking to stay competitive. The ability to iterate quickly and reduce time-to-market for new features has become essential in today’s fast-paced digital landscape, where enterprises are constantly updating and releasing software to meet user demands.
Harness’s acquisition of Split is driven by the need for robust feature management and experimentation functionalities. These capabilities empower development teams to confidently push updates, respond promptly to feedback, and effectively address unexpected issues or outages. With Split’s enterprise-scale platform supporting scalable software testing and releases, the alignment with Harness’s mission is clear.
Jyoti Bansal, co-founder and CEO of Harness, emphasized the market demand for advanced feature management solutions, stating, “We’re doubling down on our Feature Management and Experimentation investment with our acquisition of Split. These critical capabilities add another robust dimension to our platform, supporting the shift towards faster software delivery and adding value across the entire Software Development Lifecycle.”
Brian Bell, CEO of Split, echoed Bansal’s sentiments, highlighting the synergy between the two companies and their shared mission to empower development teams. Bell expressed confidence in the partnership with Harness, stating, “Together, we will have the most comprehensive software delivery platform on the market.”
With Split now part of its portfolio, Harness plans to offer an integrated feature management and experimentation solution that enables customers to build, deploy, and release software efficiently while conducting A/B tests to measure feature adoption. By combining Split’s capabilities with Harness’s AI technology, AIDATM, developers can expect intelligent features that facilitate confident shipping.
The acquisition has garnered excitement from industry professionals, with Kevin Long, Vice President of Engineering at ClickUp, expressing enthusiasm for the integration of Split into the Harness Platform. Long highlighted the importance of modern software delivery techniques like GitOps and experimentation, noting that having both capabilities available on a single integrated platform will drive innovation in the DevOps space.
As Harness continues its mission to revolutionize software development and deployment, the acquisition of Split reinforces its commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions that enhance developer productivity. With legal counsel from Cooley, DLA Piper Argentina, and financial advisory from Moelis & Company, the acquisition sets the stage for Harness to further solidify its position as a leader in the software delivery market.