Wisq

Wisq positions itself as an "Agentic AI Platform" for enterprise Human Resources, aiming to transform HR operations by automating and augmenting administrative tasks. The company was founded in 2022 in Redwood City, California, by a team of former executives from Glint: Jim Barnett (CEO), Chih-Po Wen (CTO), and Goutham Kurra (CPO). This founding team brings a history of collaboration and success in the HR technology space, having previously led Glint, an employee engagement analytics platform that was acquired by LinkedIn. Their experience at Glint highlighted the need for solutions that not only measure employee sentiment but also actively help HR teams manage their workload, which led to the creation of Wisq.

The firm targets enterprise organizations seeking to modernize their HR functions and reduce the manual workload on their teams. Since its inception, Wisq has secured a total of $55 million in funding over three rounds from investors including Norwest Venture Partners, True Ventures, and Shasta Ventures. A significant portion of this funding is directed towards platform development, AI research, and the expansion of its engineering and go-to-market teams.

Wisq's core offering is an AI platform that powers "Harper," which it describes as the world's first AI HR Generalist. Harper is designed to autonomously handle a high volume of routine HR requests—up to 80%—related to policies, compliance, benefits, and other administrative areas. This allows HR professionals to shift their focus from repetitive tasks to more strategic initiatives. The platform operates 24/7, providing instant responses through integrations with chat, email, and other company applications. A key differentiator is the company's proprietary HR-specific Large Language Model (HRLM), which is trained on an expert-vetted HR curriculum and optimized for the accuracy and compliance required in the HR domain. Beyond task automation, the platform also offers personalized AI coaching for managers to help them develop leadership skills, handle difficult conversations, and motivate their teams. Revenue is generated through a per-seat SaaS subscription model.

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