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Quantexa
Industrydata analysis
Founded2016; 10 years ago (2016)
FounderJamie Hutton, Richard Seewald, Imam Hoque, Felix Hoddinott, Vishal Marria
Headquarters
London
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United Kingdom
ProductsSaaS
Number of employees
800+[1] (2025)

Quantexa is a UK-based software company that develops artificial intelligence-based applications for data analytics and decision-making. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in London, with operations in North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.[2]

As of 2025, Quantexa reported a valuation of $2.6 billion[3] and provides services to organizations in over 70 countries.[4] Investors include Warburg Pincus, HSBC, and the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan.[5]

History

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Quantexa was founded in London in 2016 by several co-founders, including Jamie Hutton,[6] Richard Seewald, Imam Hoque, Felix Hoddinott, and Vishal Marria, who also serves as the company's chief executive officer.[7]

The company was established to develop tools intended to address limitations in traditional data analysis methods, particularly those related to identifying hidden connections across large datasets.[8][9] The name "Quantexa" is derived from the company's focus on quantitative methods and data analysis.[7]

In 2023, Quantexa acquired Dublin-based AI firm Aylien.[10]

In April 2023, the company completed a Series E funding round, raising $129 million at a valuation of approximately $1.8 billion, marking its entry into "unicorn" status.[11][12]

In October 2024, the company reported annual recurring revenue (ARR) exceeding $100 million.[13][14]

In early 2025, Quantexa participated in the World Economic Forum's Unicorn Program, which supports high-growth technology companies.[15]

In March 2025, Quantexa completed a Series F funding round of $175 million, led by Teachers' Venture Growth, the venture arm of the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan.[5][16] That August, the company was reported to be considering a 2026 IPO.[17][1]

The company formed a partnership with Zurich in October 2025, the first insurer to add its AI-based Decision Intelligence platform to enhance fraud detection.[18]

References

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  1. 1 2 "Tech in Asia - Connecting Asia's startup ecosystem". www.techinasia.com. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  2. ↑ Curran, Niamh (2025-03-05). "Quantexa raises £140m to fund expansion in America". www.thetimes.com. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
  3. ↑ "Quantexa valuation jumps to $2.6bn after fresh funding round". UKTN. 2025-03-05. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
  4. ↑ "Quantexa Secures $129 Million Series E Funding, Becomes UK's First Unicorn of 2023". n24. 2024-07-08. Archived from the original on 2025-01-14. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
  5. 1 2 "British tech star Quantexa in talks to secure new funding". Sky News. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
  6. ↑ silicon (2024-04-26). "Navigating the 'fast-flowing river' of data in decision intelligence". Silicon Republic. Archived from the original on 2025-03-21. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
  7. 1 2 "Quantexa 2025 Company Profile: Valuation, Funding & Investors | PitchBook". pitchbook.com. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
  8. ↑ Somerville, Michael (2018-06-11). "Entrepreneur interview: Vishal Marria, founder & CEO of Quantexa". Growth Business. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
  9. ↑ Garcia, David Cendon (2025-03-05). "Quantexa raises €163 million to use AI to unify siloed data". EU-Startups. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
  10. ↑ "Quantexa raises $175M, boosting valuation to $2.6BN". Tech.eu. 2025-03-05. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
  11. ↑ Lunden, Ingrid (2023-04-03). "Quantexa raises $129M at a $1.8B valuation to help navigate online fraud and customer data management". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
  12. ↑ Tyler, Richard (2023-04-03). "Financial crime pays for Quantexa". www.thetimes.com. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
  13. ↑ "Quantexa Reaches Centaur Status, Surpassing $100 Million ARR". Yahoo!Finance. Global Newswire. October 29, 2024. Retrieved 2025-06-20 – via Yahoo.
  14. ↑ "British tech star Quantexa in talks to secure new funding". Sky News. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
  15. ↑ Killeen, Patrick (2025-01-21). "Quantexa is 1st British firm to join WEF Unicorn Program". BusinessCloud. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
  16. ↑ "Quantexa Completes USD 175 million Series F Investment Round, led by Teachers' Venture Growth". www.otpp.com. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
  17. ↑ Chan, Vincy; Gopinath, Swetha (2025-08-05). "British Tech Unicorn Quantexa Eyes IPO as Soon as 2026". Bloomberg News. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
  18. ↑ "Zurich strengthens fraud defences with AI - Insurance Age". www.insuranceage.co.uk. 2025-10-15. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
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