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75 employees
Quixey, a Mountain View-based firm, offered functional app search and raised $60M before closing in 2017.
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Founded
2009
Quixey, founded in 2009 in Mountain View, California, developed a functional search engine for mobile applications, enabling users to search for apps based on actions rather than names. The company aimed to revolutionize app discovery with its natural language search technology.
Quixey raised $60 million in a 2015 investment round, reaching a valuation of $600 million. Despite its innovative approach and significant funding, Quixey ceased operations in February 2017. Key figures included CEO Mark Lazar and co-founders Tomer Kagan and Liron Shapira.
Operating Status
Closed
Ownership Type(s)
Venture Capital, Private
Main Product(s)
App Search
Technology
AI, Machine Learning
Tags
Mobile, Search
Model Types
Software
Revenue Type(s)
Recurring
Customer Type(s)
Consumers
Geographic Exposure
United States
When was Quixey founded?
Quixey was founded in 2009.
Where is Quixey's headquarters located?
Quixey's headquarters is located in New York City, NY, US.
When was Quixey's last funding round?
Quixey's most recent funding round was for $30M (USD) in August 2016.
How many employees does Quixey have?
Quixey has 75 employees as of Feb 5, 2024.
How much has Quixey raised to-date?
As of July 05, 2023, Quixey has raised a total of $164.9M (USD) since Aug 4, 2016.
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Total Raised to Date
$164.9M
USD
Last Update Aug 4, 2016
Last Deal Details
$30M
USD
Aug 4, 2016
Debt Financing
Current Employees
75
Last updated: Feb 5, 2024
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