Qualitate, a New York–based AI-powered primary intelligence platform for investment and strategy teams, has raised $7 million in seed funding.
Investors
The round was led by IA Ventures and Crew Capital, with participation from angel investors including Tony Berkman, Travis May, Matt Levin, Alex Zukin, and Brian Lichtenberger.
IA Ventures is a New York–based seed-stage venture capital firm that invests in software businesses ahead of product-market fit. The firm backs seed and Series A startups, focusing on companies leveraging data, software, and analytics. Founded in 2010, IA Ventures has supported over 100 startups across sectors such as fintech, AI, and enterprise software, helping founders scale data-driven businesses from the early stages.
Crew Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2020. It focuses on investing in early-stage technology startups, particularly in sectors such as SaaS, fintech, cybersecurity, and digital health. Based in New York City, the firm provides not only capital but also access to experienced operators, hiring networks, and strategic support to help startups scale effectively.
Qualitate Use of Funds
The company will use the funding to accelerate platform development and automate end-to-end decision-making workflows, from research to final recommendations.
About Qualitate
Qualitate is an AI-powered expert intelligence platform that automates the process of primary qualitative research. It leverages artificial intelligence to transform how investment firms and enterprises conduct research and make strategic decisions. By using an AI moderator to autonomously interview thousands of experts simultaneously, Qualitate generates real-time, structured intelligence on companies, markets, and competitive dynamics. Headquartered in New York City, Qualitate serves large enterprises, investment firms, and asset managers.
Funding Details
Company: Qualitate
Raised: $7.0M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: April 2026
Lead Investors: IA Ventures, Crew Capital
Additional Investors: Tony Berkman, Travis May, Matt Levin, Alex Zukin, Brian Lichtenberger
Company Website: https://qualitate.io/
Software Category: AI Market Intelligence / Research Automation
Source: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260421109536/en/