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§ Private Profile · Mclean, VA, USA
Software platform measuring Original Intelligence (OI) and Original Intelligence Quotient (OIQ) to identify AI-ready talent for AI transformation.
Hupside, based in McLean, VA, USA, operates a software platform designed to measure human originality, creativity, and insight, termed Original Intelligence (OI), to identify AI-ready talent in an AI-driven world. Its Hupchecker SaaS tool generates an Original Intelligence Quotient (OIQ), assisting organizations in building teams that optimize AI by combining human innovation with technology. The company has raised $1.7 million in pre-seed funding, led by Ruxton Ventures, and employs approximately 20 staff, including 5 full-time. Hupside targets AI transformation across various industries, including education, private equity, professional services, and the public sector, with Georgetown University as a partner. Justin Fanelli, CTO of the US Department of the Navy, serves as an advisor. Hupside was founded in 2025 by Jonathan Aberman, Erich Baumgartner, Dan Johnson, and Adam Green.
Hupside has raised $17.0M across 1 funding round.
Hupside has raised $17.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Hupside has raised $17.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $17.0M Pre-Seed in September 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2025 | $17M Pre Seed | Ruxton Ventures, Silverpeak | — | Announced |
Hupside has raised $17.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Hupside's investors include Ruxton Ventures, Silverpeak.