Quell
AcquiredYC S20London, GB · Founded 2020 · 40 employees · 5 known investors
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Quell develops fitness gaming software that combines combat-based gameplay with physical exercise, helping users achieve fitness goals through interactive gaming experiences.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerGamingHardwareHealthtechMachine LearningSports TechFitnessUnited KingdomEuropePartly Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S20)
Quell was founded in 2020 by Cameron Brookhouse, Lorenzo Spreafico, Douglas Stidolph, and Martin Tweedie.
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Cameron BrookhouseinCEO & Co-FounderCameron Brookhouse is the CEO of Quell and previously worked as a consultant at McKinsey before transitioning to design engineering.
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Douglas Stidolphin𝕏Co-Founder & Investor2020–2025Douglas Stidolph is co-founder of Quell and previously held roles as chief marketing officer and chief operations officer there. He has founded businesses in gaming, fitness, and professional services, with prior experience in fintech, sports retail, and marketplace platforms. He worked at Red Bull and currently serves as founder and business director at Concept80 and as a start-up adviser at UCL and UBC.
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Martin TweedieinCo-Founder and CTOMartin Tweedie studied materials science at the University of Oxford, including graduate work on sensor technology using graphene and other 2D materials. He is building Quell to apply technical expertise in gaming and fitness.
Investors · 5
Kube VC
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
Heartcore CapitalreportedCopenhagen
Khosla VenturesreportedMenlo Park · $5K – $50M
Also in the syndicate · 1
Tencentlead
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$10M disclosed across 1 round · 2023
- $10MSeries AFeb 2023 · 3 sources
Tencent (lead)
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Quell do?
- Quell develops fitness gaming software that combines combat-based gameplay with physical exercise, helping users achieve fitness goals through interactive gaming experiences.
- Who founded Quell?
- Quell was founded by Cameron Brookhouse, Lorenzo Spreafico, Douglas Stidolph, Martin Tweedie in 2020.
- Who are Quell's investors?
- Quell's investors include Kube VC, Y Combinator, Heartcore Capital, Khosla Ventures.
- How much funding has Quell raised?
- Quell has disclosed $10M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Quell headquartered?
- Quell is headquartered in London, GB.