What is Qwick?
Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Qwick operates a dynamic platform designed to bridge the gap between food and beverage professionals and businesses requiring flexible staffing. The company's innovative model connects skilled workers directly with hotels, caterers, event venues, and restaurants seeking to fill immediate shift needs. This on-demand approach addresses the critical challenge of labor shortages and operational flexibility within the fast-paced hospitality industry, offering a streamlined solution for both employers and employees.
How much funding has Qwick raised?
Qwick has raised a total of $42.1M across 4 funding rounds:
Other Financing Round
$1.3M
Debt
$350K
Debt
$492K
Series B
$40M
Other Financing Round (2018): $1.3M, investors not publicly disclosed
Debt (2020): $350K led by PPP
Debt (2021): $492K supported by PPP
Series B (2022): $40M featuring Desert Angels, Tritium Partners, Kickstart Ventures, and Album VC
Key Investors in Qwick
Desert Angels
Desert Angels is a non-profit network of accredited investors based in Tucson, Arizona, dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and fostering innovation across North America. Since its inception in 2000, the organization has helped launch over 165 companies by providing essential funding, mentorship, and strategic connections.
Tritium Partners
Tritium Partners is an investment firm that collaborates with talented founders and executives to build market-leading technology and services companies. They focus on high-growth, capital-efficient businesses, providing support in areas such as value creation strategy, recruiting, and mergers and acquisitions.
Kickstart Ventures
Kickstart Ventures is the largest corporate venture capital firm in the Philippines, focusing on investing in early- to growth-stage tech startups that address real-world challenges through sustainable and inclusive innovation. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Globe Telecom, it has made 70 investments globally, supporting over 130 founders.
What's next for Qwick?
With the infusion of major enterprise-level funding and a recent strategic investment, Qwick is poised for accelerated growth and market penetration. The substantial capital raised suggests a strategic focus on scaling operations, enhancing its technology platform, and potentially expanding into new geographic markets or service verticals. This backing will likely enable Qwick to further solidify its position as a leader in on-demand hospitality staffing, driving innovation and efficiency within the sector.
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