Startup Strangeworks raises $4 million to expand

Austin-based quantum computing startup Strangeworks has landed $4 million to build out its platform.

The lead investor in the deal was Lightspeed Venture Partners, with participation from

Ecliptic Capital, GreatPoint Ventures, Lux Capital, BoxGroup and Amplify Partners and private individuals.

The company was founded in 2017 by William Hurley, an Austin serial software entrepreneur who goes by the nickname “Whurley.”

Hurley previously founded Honest Dollar, which helps small businesses open employee retirement accounts. Honest Dollar was acquired by Goldman Sachs in 2016 for an undisclosed price.

Strangeworks designs quantum software tools for software developers, system managers, researchers, technical staff and

Quantum computing startup Strangeworks was founded in 2017 by William Hurley, an Austin serial software entrepreneur who goes by the nickname “Whurley”