Quirky rapidly develops and prototypes consumer products with the help of its online community, then brings these products to market through its own e-commerce channel as well as through major retail partnerships.  In 2014, the company spun off a wholly owned subsidiary named Wink which is focused on developing product for the connected home.

Quirky has raised capital from a series of high-profile venture capital firms, including: RRE, Norwest VP, Andreessen Horowitz & Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, as well as formed a key strategic relationship with General Electric.

 

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    Quirky, the company that helps turn crazy inventions into things you can actually buy, hasannounced seven new gizmos to help raise the IQ of your home.

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  • Quirky Founder, Ben Kaufman, Talks Invention with Jay Leno

    Quirky’s founder, Ben Kaufman, was a recent guest on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

  • Quirky Lands $79MM Series D from GE

    Quirky announced recently that it has raised $79 million and GE is playing a large role, taking a minority equity stage with a $30 million strategic investment.

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 led by Norwest Venture Partners with RRE Ventures participating in the round.