What is Qwick?
Founded in 2017, Qwick operates a sophisticated digital marketplace designed to bridge the gap between hospitality professionals and businesses such as hotels, caterers, and event venues. By leveraging real-time data and algorithmic matching, the platform facilitates seamless shift fulfillment, addressing the chronic labor volatility inherent in the food and beverage industry. Qwick has effectively transitioned from a localized startup into a robust enterprise-level service provider, offering a scalable solution that enhances operational efficiency for its partners while providing flexible earning opportunities for its workforce. Its market position is defined by its ability to integrate directly into the workflows of large-scale hospitality operations, ensuring that staffing needs are met with precision and reliability.
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 Kickstart Ventures, Album VC, Desert Angels, and Tritium Partners
Key Investors in Qwick
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.
Album VC
Album VC specializes in investing in early-stage technology startups, providing both financial support and strategic guidance to help promising ventures achieve significant growth.
Desert Angels
Desert Angels is a nationwide angel investment group that provides a peer-driven network for accredited investors, offering structured deal flow and collaborative diligence for early-stage opportunities.
What's next for Qwick?
With the recent influx of $40M, Qwick is well-positioned to accelerate its product development roadmap and expand its geographic reach. The strategic focus will likely center on enhancing the platform's predictive analytics capabilities to better anticipate labor demand, thereby increasing the value proposition for enterprise clients. Furthermore, the company is expected to invest in deepening its integration with existing human resources and payroll systems, a critical step for enterprise-level adoption. As the hospitality sector continues to navigate post-pandemic labor shifts, Qwick's ability to provide a reliable, on-demand workforce will be central to its long-term growth strategy and market dominance.
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