User:Invisiboy42293/Strangeworks
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software, quantum computing |
| Founded | March 2018 in Austin, Texas |
| Founder | Whurley |
| Headquarters | Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Website | strangeworks |
Strangeworks is a startup software company focused on quantum computing software. The company designs and sells software developer tools and a systems management platform for clients in the aerospace, energy, finance and pharmaceutical industries. Launched by tech entrepeneur Whurley at the 2018 SXSW in Austin, Texas, Strangeworks raised $4 million prior to launch in a seed round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners.[1][2]
History[edit]
Prior to founding Strangeworks, William Hurley aka Whurley had worked for Apple and IBM, founded the mobile software company Chaotic Moon Studios (acquired by Accenture) and fintech company Honest Dollar (acquired by Goldman Sachs).[1][2] Having observed the growing quantum computing community, Hurley said he "realized that there’s not enough focus on the developers that will end up bearing the brunt of making this new technology a reality. So I wanted to build a company that would design and deliver developer tools and a systems management platform that would enable people to take advantage of this amazing technology."[2] To help evangelize the technology, he authored the book Quantum Computing for Babies and became chair of the IEEE Quantum Computing Standards Workgroup.[2]
Hurley launched Strangeworks at SXSW in March 2018. Prior to launch, a $4 million seed round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and also included investment from Ecliptic Capital, GreatPoint Ventures, Lux Capital, BoxGroup, and Amplify Partners.[3] Strangeworks collaborated with Stack Overflow on the quantum computing Q&A site Quantum Computing Stack Exchange.[3]
Description[edit]
Strangeworks' initial primary focus is on providing quantum computing tools to the aerospace, energy, finance, and pharmaceuticals industries via a quantum-as-a-service subscription model.[3][4][2][5] The company seeks to provide its customers with remote access to existing quantum computers;[6] create accessible building tools for software developers and researchers;[1][3] and to make quantum computing tools accessible to a wider audience.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Dan Costa, "Whurley Is Giving SXSW a Crash Course in Quantum Computing," PC Magazine, March 13, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e Laura Lorek, "11 Questions for Serial Entrepreneur Whurley who is Launching Strangeworks at SXSW," Silicon Hills News, March 11, 2018.
- ^ a b c d Chris O'Brien (June 12, 2018). "Strangeworks raises $4 million to prepare developers for quantum computing revolution". VentureBeat. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
- ^ Stephen Gossett (July 2, 2019). "20 quantum computing companies making mind-blowing breakthroughs". Built In. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
- ^ Laura Lorek (April 4, 2019). "Strangeworks Aims to Bring Quantum Computing to the Masses". Silicon Hills News. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
- ^ Dwight Silverman (Sep 7, 2018). "Strangeworks, indeed: Austin's Whurley brings quantum computing to the enterprise". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
- ^ Tom Cheredar (Apr 19, 2019). "Whurley, Physics, and the Strange Work of Quantum Computing in Austin". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
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