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BrowserStack Acquires Requestly, a YCombinator Startup for HTTP Interception, Mocking & Debugging Network Requests
Strategic acquisition addresses critical bottlenecks in modern web development through advanced HTTP interception, debugging, and mocking of network requests.
DUBLIN, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — BrowserStack today announced the acquisition of Requestly, the popular open-source HTTP interception and API mocking tool that eliminates critical bottlenecks in modern web development. This strategic acquisition strengthens BrowserStack’s commitment to developer productivity by supporting Requestly’s growth as a beloved HTTP interception and mocking solution, providing developers with tools that significantly accelerate their workflow.
Frontend developers consistently face two major obstacles that derail productivity and delay releases: dependency on backend developers to complete APIs before frontend work can progress, and unreliable backend services during development and testing.
These challenges manifest as blocked sprints, delayed releases, and frustrated developer experiences when backend teams are still building needed endpoints or APIs don’t return data required for development.
Requestly directly addresses these pain points through its browser-based approach to intercept and mock network requests:
- Shift-left development experience: Delivers faster web development by offering comprehensive tools for HTTP interception, debugging, and mocking, supporting use cases from cloud-based mocking to JS redirects and local testing.
- Zero-configuration setup: It installs directly into the browser and uses browser APIs to intercept and modify requests, eliminating the need to manage system-level proxy settings and install SSL certificates. This ensures it works well with corporate VPNs.
- Open-source, secure, and enterprise-ready: Requestly is an open-source solution providing flexibility and speed for web development. For enterprises, Requestly provides features like SSO, SLAs, SOC-II compliance, reporting and analytics, and role-based access control for efficient management.
- Seamless workflow integration: Built primarily as a browser extension with a minimalistic and intuitive design, requiring no learning curve for developers.
- Team collaboration: Enables teams to organize and collaborate on projects effectively through shared workspaces where users can instantly share rules, environments, and mocks.
Requestly has achieved remarkable adoption among developers worldwide, trusted by 200,000+ developers from 10,000+ companies, ranging from Fortune 500 to startups. The tool maintains a Chrome Store rating of 4.3 from 1200+ reviews and has a growing open-source community with active contributors. As a YCombinator graduate and a part of Peak XV (formerly Sequoia) Surge, Requestly has established itself as a leading solution for interception, debugging, and mocking of HTTP requests.
“Requestly was born from our own frustration of wasted developer hours due to broken workflows in end-to-end code testing caused by dependency on the environment & backend team,” said Sachin Jain, Founder of Requestly. “Joining BrowserStack means we can maintain our core values while accelerating our roadmap to address even more developer pain points. Our community will benefit from increased investment while we remain true to our vision and open-source roots.”
“What drew us to Requestly was its innovative browser-native approach and the passionate developer community behind it,” said Ritesh Arora, CEO & Co-founder of BrowserStack. “We’re excited to accelerate Requestly’s disruption of the API mocking and interception space while preserving its open-source foundation. We’re backing Requestly’s growth while maintaining what developers love about it—this will help them innovate faster in a space ready for fresh thinking.”
Requestly’s evolution mirrors the changing needs of modern web development. What began in 2018 as a simple tool to redirect JavaScript files for local testing has transformed into a comprehensive HTTP Interception & Mocking tool trusted by hundreds of thousands of developers.
Initially, solving the frustration of deploying JavaScript changes just to test them, Requestly expanded to handle HTTP header modifications when developers faced Content Security Policy challenges. Taking a revolutionary Chrome-Extension based approach to HTTP interception—unlike traditional desktop-based proxy solutions—Requestly developed capabilities to intercept and modify all HTTP requests, positioning it as a lightweight alternative to complex proxy tools.
The addition of team workspaces enabled seamless developer collaboration through shared configurations. As mobile development has expanded, Requestly plans to support Android emulators and iOS simulators in upcoming releases.
Recognizing that API mocking represented Requestly’s strongest product-market fit, the team refocused on helping developers work independently from backend dependencies. Enterprise features like SOC2 Type II certification followed, culminating in a comprehensive network interception & mocking tool. Throughout this journey, Requestly has remained true to its open-source roots while continuously adapting to meet developers’ evolving needs.
BrowserStack emphasized its commitment to maintaining Requestly as an independent, open-source tool, ensuring the developer community continues to benefit from its accessibility and flexibility. The future roadmap includes launching HTTP interception and mocking capabilities for mobile devices and simulators.
Requestly continues to be available as an open-source tool, now backed by BrowserStack’s resources and commitment to developer productivity. Developers can download the extension from the Chrome Web Store or as a Mac App here.
About BrowserStack
BrowserStack is the world’s leading software testing platform, powering over two million tests every day across 19 global data centers. BrowserStack helps Amazon, NVIDIA, MongoDB, Microsoft, X, and over 50,000 customers deliver quality software at speed by moving testing to their Cloud. BrowserStack’s platform provides instant access to 20,000+ real mobile devices on a highly reliable cloud infrastructure that effortlessly scales as testing needs grow. With BrowserStack, Dev and QA teams can move fast while delivering an amazing experience for every customer. Founded in 2011, BrowserStack is a privately held company backed by Accel, Bond, and Insight Partners. For more information, visit https://www.browserstack.com.
About Requestly
Requestly is a popular open-source HTTP Interception and Mocking tool, empowering 200,000+ developers across 10,000+ companies in their app development workflows. Requestly is widely popular for its browser-first approach, making the product lightweight and easy to use. With Requestly, developers reportedly save ~2 hours every week, and it helps them ship high-quality software faster. Requestly was funded by YCombinator, PeakXV partners (formerly Sequoia SEA), and many marquee angels. For more information, visit https://requestly.com.
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press@browserstack.com
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Reliance Digital Introduces High-Performance iQOO 15R to its Nationwide Store Network
MUMBAI, India, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Reliance Digital announces the offline retail availability of iQOO, the high-performance smartphone brand built for today’s youth and tech-forward consumers. Following strong traction in online channels, iQOO is now extending its presence into physical retail, allowing customers to experience and purchase its devices first-hand at Reliance Digital stores across India.
Known for pushing the boundaries of speed, and power, the iQOO 15R is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, delivering exceptional speed, responsiveness, and sustained performance throughout the day. It packs iQOO’s biggest battery yet in an ultra-slim 7.90mm design, making it India’s slimmest smartphone with a 7600 mAh battery.
The device features a 6.5K IceCore VC Cooling Chamber for stable performance and runs on OriginOS 6.0 based on Android 16 out of the box, supported by 4 years of software updates and 6 years of security updates. It is also equipped with a Sony LYT-700V OIS camera, a 1.5K 144Hz AMOLED EyeCare display, and IP68 & IP69 dust and water resistance, making it a dependable daily partner for professionals on the go.
The brand’s offline expansion marks an important step in deepening consumer engagement by offering hands-on access to its devices, enabling customers to explore iQOO’s powerful performance, advanced display technology, and flagship-grade camera capabilities in a real-world retail environment.
The availability of iQOO at Reliance Digital brings together two brands driven by innovation and consumer experience. While iQOO continues to build its reputation as a performance-led smartphone brand, Reliance Digital strengthens its portfolio by offering customers access to cutting-edge technology brands through its extensive nationwide retail network.
Through engaging in-store experiences, knowledgeable staff, and immersive product demonstrations, Reliance Digital aims to help consumers better understand iQOO’s performance-first DNA. This move further reinforces Reliance Digital’s commitment to staying ahead of evolving consumer preferences and serving as a preferred destination for discovering new-age technology.
With this expansion, Reliance Digital continues to play a key role in shaping India’s consumer electronics landscape by bringing future-ready brands closer to customers, while enabling smartphone brands like iQOO to build stronger connections with a growing, performance-driven audience.
The all new iQOO 15R is now available at Reliance Digital stores nationwide.
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Kotak Alts announces winner of the inaugural Katalyst Awards
Ms Himani Choudhary named Katalyst for the year – India’s Best Financial Content Creator; wins Rs. 25 Lakhs
MUMBAI, India, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Kotak Katalyst Awards, a national initiative instituted to recognise excellence and responsibility in financial content creation has announced the winner of its first Katalyst edition. Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Limited (“Kotak Alts”) today announced Himani Choudhary as the winner. The winner was awarded a prize of INR 25 Lakhs, positioning Katalyst among the most meaningful recognitions for financial content creators in India.
Srini Sriniwasan, Managing Director, Kotak Alts, said, “The Kotak Alts Katalyst Awards were instituted to recognize content creators who are contributing meaningfully to financial literacy in India. As investor participation deepens, audiences are seeking clarity, context, and credibility. The response from creators was overwhelming and points to the new generation of financial educators. As the inaugural winner Ms. Himani Chaudhary, exemplifies the standard of financial communication that Katalyst seeks to encourage.”
The first edition of the Kotak Alts Katalyst Awards received over six hundred entries from across 19 states and in 8 languages, reflecting the growing role of digital creators in shaping financial awareness. Conceived in response to increasing clutter and misinformation in the financial ecosystem, Katalyst is designed to recognize creators who place accuracy, transparency, and investor interest at the core of their work.
The winning content, ‘Personal Finance & Major Finance Updates’ by Himani Choudhary, was recognised for its clarity, originality, and credibility. The jury noted the content’s ability to explain complex financial concepts in a clear and measured manner, supported by strong research and a consistent focus on investor education over virality.
To ensure a robust and transparent evaluation process, the awards framework was designed and audited by EY. The top thirty entries were assessed by an academic jury.
The top 10 finalists were subsequently evaluated by a grand jury comprising Kunal Shah, Founder and CEO of CRED; Radhika Gupta, Managing Director and CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund; and Alpesh Shah, Managing Director and Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group, and chaired by Ananth Narayan, former Whole–Time Member of SEBI with extensive capital markets and regulatory experience.
The Katalyst Awards recognise financial content creators who priorities financial literacy, substance, and long–term investor interest. Through this initiative, Kotak Alts aims to encourage responsible financial communication and support the development of informed and confident investors across India.
About Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Ltd: Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Limited (‘Kotak Alts’), a part of Kotak Mahindra Group (‘Kotak’), focuses on Alternate Asset Management and Investment Advisory businesses. Kotak Alts was set up in early 2005 and has raised, managed, and advised over USD 22 billion across different asset classes, including Private Equity, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Special Situations, Private Credit, and Investment Advisory. The asset management business and investment advisory vertical are managed by independent specialist teams. For more information, visit https://www.kotakalternateasset.com/
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Paperpal for Life Sciences Establishes HIPAA Readiness, Strengthening Enterprise Adoption of AI in Regulated Medical and Scientific Writing Workflows
MUMBAI, India, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Paperpal for Life Sciences, an enterprise-grade Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform by Cactus Communications, purpose-built for Medical Affairs and Life Sciences organizations, announced the completion of an assessment evaluating its operational and technical safeguards to support Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements. This milestone reinforces Paperpal’s commitment to meeting the rigorous standards of security, data protection, and regulatory readiness required for regulated scientific workflows.
Growing AI use in medical affairs writing and publication workflows is intensifying scrutiny on data privacy, governance, and regulatory accountability. To support these evolving needs, Paperpal for Life Sciences has undertaken an assessment of its systems and processes to evaluate readiness to support HIPAA compliance, where applicable, and now proudly offers the option to execute a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) for Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII). This offering gives customers the confidence that PHI or PII, if received, is handled securely and responsibly, in line with regulatory expectations and enterprise risk management practices.
Paperpal for Life Sciences provides AI writing, literature search, source-grounded summarization with citation support, and critical publication checks, powering medical affairs content creation under stringent data privacy and governance controls. The platform accelerates research-to-publication timelines by upto 25%, supporting faster dissemination of clinical evidence and earlier commercialization of new drugs and therapies.
Nishchay Shah, Group CTO and EVP, Products and AI at Cactus Communications, said, “As AI becomes foundational to regulated scientific and medical workflows, compliance and trust are no longer optional. Paperpal for Life Sciences’ HIPAA readiness measures reflect our secure-by-design approach to AI, strong data governance framework, and alignment with real-world enterprise and regulatory requirements. This milestone enables organizations to adopt AI at scale with confidence that their data, processes, and compliance obligations are protected .”
Elvira Dsouza, President, Cactus Life Sciences, added, “Medical Affairs and Life Sciences teams operate in highly regulated environments where scientific rigor, data privacy, and compliance are non-negotiable. HIPAA readiness positions Paperpal for Life Sciences as a trusted AI partner, one that enables organizations to accelerate evidence generation and scientific communication without compromising regulatory integrity .”
With this announcement, Paperpal for Life Sciences reinforces its position as a purpose-built, enterprise-ready AI platform for medical affairs content generation that supports innovation while meeting the highest standards of privacy, ethics, and regulatory compliance.
Media Contact:
Nidhi Amin
nidhi.amin@cactusglobal.com
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