Our First Investment: Qualytics

Announcing Our First Investment: Qualytics

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Today marks a big milestone for The Hill Fund as we announce our first investment, one that truly captures the spirit of our mission. We’re thrilled to back Qualytics, a next-generation enterprise platform for augmented data quality, led by KU alum and CEO Gorkem Sevinc (CS ‘08, Fulbright Scholar). This is more than just our first portfolio company – it’s the beginning of a new era. The Hill Fund was created to unlock a future of possibility and prosperity for KU-connected entrepreneurs. By harnessing the power of the Jayhawk network, we’re building a platform for innovation that will boost the KU startup ecosystem for decades to come.

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Qualytics is the perfect company to launch our portfolio – and a sign of what’s to come. Their team is pioneering a solution to one of the most urgent problems in enterprise software: proactive data quality in an AI-driven world. As enterprises rapidly expand their data-driven operations and AI initiatives, the need for trustworthy data is critical. Founded by data veterans Gorkem Sevinc and Eric Simmerman, Qualytics empowers teams to proactively manage data quality with automated anomaly detection, intelligent rule generation, and no-code workflows, all through a platform built for collaboration between business and technical users. With a 5x revenue increase over the past year and customers that include a top three U.S. financial institution, the company has momentum and credibility. Their oversubscribed $10M Series A, led by BMW i Ventures, will position the company to fulfill surging demand in this sector.

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This investment is also a powerful example of how the KU network provides an edge to both our fund and our founders. By activating our Jayhawk relationships early on, we quickly made key strategic connections. This remarkable network of 400,000+ KU alumni, rooted in school pride and trusted relationships, is what sets The Hill Fund apart. It not only gives us access to competitive deals like this one – it helps our companies win. We’re proud to back Gorkem and the Qualytics team as they redefine data quality for the AI era.

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