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Strangeworks

Austin, US · Founded 2018 · 32 employees on LinkedIn · 12 known investors

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Strangeworks provides optimization and quantum computing services, combining embedded PhD-level specialists with a heterogeneous hybrid compute platform and an agent product called Aura to turn complex operational problems into production systems. It serves enterprises and governments in sectors such as aerospace, using classical, quantum-inspired, and quantum resources.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareQuantum Computing

Founders & leadership

Strangeworks was founded in 2018 by whurley and Justin Youens.

Wwhurley
whurleyFounder & CEOwhurley founded Chaotic Moon Studios, which was acquired by Accenture, and later started Honest Dollar, acquired by Goldman Sachs where he served as Managing Director. He is now founder and CEO of Strangeworks, a quantum computing company based in Austin, Texas.
JYJustin Youens
Justin YouensCo-Founder & Chief Innovation OfficerHe has prior experience writing code, building startups, and leading teams.
WH
William HurleyFounder

Investors · 12

Hitachi Ventureslisted by Hitachi VenturesMunich

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Amplify PartnersreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $5M

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Ecliptic CapitalreportedAustin · $50K – $5M

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GreatPoint VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $20M

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Hitachi, Ltd.reportedTokyo

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Lightspeed Venture PartnersreportedMenlo Park · $1M – $5M

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Ultratech Capital PartnersreportedAlexandria

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Also in the syndicate · 4

Great Point VenturesIBMRaytheon TechnologiesRTX Ventures

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$24M disclosed across 1 round · 2023

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Founder mafia

2 people who came through Strangeworks went on to found or lead other companies.

William HurleyFounder & CEOFounded Honest DollarIdalia FriedsonChief Strategy OfficerFounded Sygaldry Technologies

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In the news

Strangeworks Commercial Success In Quantum Computing Drives Ecosystem Expansion, Lands $24M Series Astrangeworks.com · Mar 2023

Frequently asked questions

What does Strangeworks do?
Strangeworks provides optimization and quantum computing services, combining embedded PhD-level specialists with a heterogeneous hybrid compute platform and an agent product called Aura to turn complex operational problems into production systems. It serves enterprises and governments in sectors such as aerospace, using classical, quantum-inspired, and quantum resources.
Who founded Strangeworks?
Strangeworks was founded by whurley, Justin Youens in 2018.
Who are Strangeworks's investors?
Strangeworks's investors include BoxGroup, Hitachi Ventures, Amplify Partners, Ecliptic Capital, GreatPoint Ventures, Hitachi, Ltd., Lightspeed Venture Partners, Ultratech Capital Partners.
How much funding has Strangeworks raised?
Strangeworks has disclosed $24M raised across 1 round.
Where is Strangeworks headquartered?
Strangeworks is headquartered in Austin, US.