Probely Acquired by Snyk, Expanding Developer Security Solutions

Probely, a Portuguese startup specializing in Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), has been acquired by North American cybersecurity firm Snyk, enhancing Snyk’s developer security solutions. Probely was initially incubated as part of Bright Pixel’s program, with Bright Pixel being the first investor during its pre-seed round. The acquisition underscores Probely’s pioneering vision and the skillful Portuguese talent in crafting innovative tech solutions. This deal enables Snyk to extend its API security testing capabilities, a critical enhancement in the GenAI era marked by heavy reliance on APIs. Probely’s alignment with Snyk’s developer-centric vision promises to foster further global scaling and enhance application security solutions. Bright Pixel Capital, formerly Sonae IM, has a portfolio concentrating on pressing tech sectors, including cybersecurity, echoing its continued success in nurturing growth-stage companies from early-stage incubation to a successful exit.