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QwikBuild Raises $2.3 Million to Expand Enterprise AI Platform
Bengaluru startup QwikBuild raised $2.3 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Japan-listed tech company Globalway.
Founded in 2025, QwikBuild builds software and AI agents that help businesses create applications and automate workflows.
Its platform aims to help business teams build or change applications without relying on engineering teams for every update.
The startup will use the money to expand in the US and Southeast Asia, including by setting up a US team.
QwikBuild and Globalway are forming a joint venture to enter Japan’s enterprise software market, using Globalway’s customer network.
The venture is expected to become operational by the end of 2026.
QwikBuild says it already serves more than 100 businesses across India, Southeast Asia, the US and Dubai.
Bengaluru-based QwikBuild raised $2.3 million in a pre-seed round led by Japan-listed Globalway.
The startup plans to use the funding for go-to-market activities, including setting up a US team and expanding in Southeast Asia.
QwikBuild also announced a joint venture with Globalway to enter Japan’s enterprise software market.
The joint venture is expected to become operational by the end of 2026.
QwikBuild says it serves more than 100 enterprises across India, Southeast Asia, the US and Dubai.
- Who
- QwikBuild, an enterprise AI startup, raised the funding. The round was led by Globalway.
- What
- The company raised $2.3 million in a pre-seed round and announced a joint venture with Globalway.
- When
- The article was published on October 28, 2026.
- Where
- QwikBuild is based in Bengaluru. It plans to expand in the US and Southeast Asia and enter Japan through the joint venture.
- Why
- QwikBuild plans to use the funding primarily for go-to-market activities and to expand its platform.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
QwikBuild was founded by former slice executive Pradeep Ayyagari.
QwikBuild’s $2.3 million pre-seed funding round and its joint venture with Globalway were reported.
The joint venture is expected to become operational.
- Funding
- $2.3 million pre-seed round
- Lead investor
- Globalway
- Other participants
- Blume Ventures, DeVC, Marsshot, Lalit Keshre and Ankit Nagori
- Founded
- 2025
- Customer base
- More than 100 enterprises across India, Southeast Asia, the US and Dubai
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