QWERKY AI, a Columbia, SC-based human-centered artificial intelligence company, has secured $2 million in seed funding.
Investors
Private investors from Columbia, South Carolina, and Oklahoma City participated in the funding round.
QWERKY AI Use of Funds
The company will use the funds to grow its team and expand research and development efforts, with a focus on AI prototyping and experimentation.
About QWERKY AI
Founded in 2024 by tech entrepreneurs Andrew Strauss, Austin Riley, Chris Thibault, Evan Owen, and Kaitlin McKnight, QWERKY AI is a human-centered artificial intelligence company focused on creating innovative AI tools that empower knowledge workers, creatives, and small businesses. Currently in stealth mode, the company is developing an AI platform to provide practical, real-world solutions, with plans to launch its first product later this year. Headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, the company is dedicated to creating AI that enhances — rather than replaces — human intelligence.
Funding Details
Company: QWERKY Inc.
Raised: $2.0M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: April 2025
Lead Investor: Undisclosed
Additional Investors:
Company Website: https://qwerky.ai/
Software Category: Enterprise AI Solutions
Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/qwerky-ai-closes-seed-funding-302428315.html