HIVE SPRINT AI
A startup that helps engineering teams ship reliable software and trustworthy AI through QA transformation, AI assurance, and intelligent process automation.
Last updated September 1, 2026
Overview
HiveSprint is a startup founded by Rakesh Lokireddy, with co-founder Balaji Ponnada, that focuses on quality engineering and process automation for modern software teams. It offers platforms like HIVEQ for QA transformation and EVAL-STACK for AI assurance, and operates in Dallas, USA; Utrecht, Netherlands; and Hyderabad, India.
History
HiveSprint is a startup built by engineers who have felt the cost of untrustworthy testing and slow releases firsthand. It was founded by Rakesh Lokireddy, who has more than 20 years of engineering and AI leadership experience and founded HiveSprint to solve the reliability bottleneck in AI Apps. Balaji Ponnada is the Co-founder, leading product strategy and AI-powered quality engineering. The company operates in Dallas, USA; Utrecht, Netherlands; and Hyderabad, India.
Products and positioning
HIVEQ
Quality engineering staged to your maturity - from baseline QA and automation setup to full AI adoption and autonomous testing.
EVAL-STACK
Evaluate RAG and agentic AI systems.
Flagship businesses
- HIVEQ
- EVAL-STACK
Leadership
| Name | Title | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Balaji Ponnada | executive | — |
| Rakesh Lokireddy | executive | — |
Sources
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