Wisq Inc.
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Wisq Inc. - overview
Established
2021
Location
Redwood City, CA, US
Primary Industry
Software
About
Based in California, US, and founded in 2021 by CEO Jim Barnett, CPO Goutham Kurra, and CTO Chih-Po Wen, Wisq Inc. provides a platform that allows users to post pictures, videos, articles, and fun facts during work to make people happier at work. In April 2022, Wisq Inc. raised USD 20 million in a Series A funding led by Norwest Venture Partners, with participation from Shasta Ventures, and True Ventures.
In July 2025, Wisq Inc. raised USD 15 million in venture funding from returning investors Norwest Venture Partners, Shasta Ventures, and True Ventures. Wisq provides artificial intelligence (AI) discovery platform with multiple features, such as smart profiles, community building, intuitive sharing, and audio lounges enabling users to make social connections and improve their sense of social well-being and belonging for both employees at the workplace and those working remotely. The platform also allows users to check their colleagues to discover their interests, passions, and projects.
In addition, the company offers analytics, reporting, and insights to the organizations related to discussion points and trending topics, retention insights, engagement reporting, and inclusion insights. The company plans to use its proceeds from July 2025 funding to develop its human resources language model, expand its artificial intelligence platform, and grow its engineering and commercial teams.
Current Investors
True Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners, Shasta Ventures
Primary Industry
Software
Sub Industries
Analytics & Performance Software, Application Integration Software, Conferencing Software
Website
www.wisq.com
Verticals
Artificial Intelligence
Company Stage
Series A
Total Amount Raised
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