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Strangeworks

Austin, US · Founded 2018 · 32 employees on LinkedIn · 8 known investors

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Ken Chenaultunlockedknows William Hurley · together at IBM, Inc. (overlapped)
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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.

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whurleyin𝕏Founder & 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 YouensinFounderHe has prior experience writing code, building startups, and leading teams.

Investors · 8

Hitachi VenturesMunich
Ecliptic Capitalreported · 2 sourcesAustin · $50K – $5M
GreatPoint VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $20M
Lightspeed Venture Partnersreported · 2 sourcesMenlo Park · $1.7M – $87M

Also in the syndicate · 4

Great Point VenturesIBMRaytheon TechnologiesRTX Ventures

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$24M disclosed across 1 round · 2023

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Founder mafia

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

William HurleyFounder & CEOFounded Honest DollarIdalia FriedsonVP, Strategic DevelopmentFounded Sygaldry Technologies

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In the news

Austin quantum computing company Strangeworks raises $24 millionstatesman.com · Mar 2023Quantum Computing Company Strangeworks Completes Series A Funding Round – ExecutiveBizexecutivebiz.com · Mar 2023Strangeworks Closes $24 Million in Series A Funding - Quantum Computing Reportquantumcomputingreport.com · Mar 2023Strangeworks Commercial Success In Quantum Computing Drives Ecosystem Expansion, Lands $24M Series Astrangeworks.com · Mar 2023Quantum Computing Startup Strangeworks Completes $24 Million Funding Round, Led by Hitachi Ventures and Backed by IBM and Raytheon Technologies - SiliconHillssiliconhillsnews.com · Mar 2023Strangeworks Lands $24 Million Series A, Continues to Drive Ecosystem Expansionthequantuminsider.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 Hitachi Ventures, Ecliptic Capital, GreatPoint Ventures, Lightspeed Venture 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.