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Gushwork Banks $9M for AI Discovery Tools
26 Feb
Summary
- Gushwork secured $9 million in seed funding led by SIG and Lightspeed.
- The startup helps businesses gain visibility on AI search platforms.
- Over 300 paying customers use Gushwork's AI marketing agents.
Gushwork, an India-founded startup, announced it has raised $9 million in a seed funding round. The investment was led by Susquehanna International Group (SIG) and Lightspeed, with other firms also participating. This funding round values the company at $33 million post-money and brings its total funding to $11 million.
The startup's platform uses AI agents to generate optimized content and build backlinks, aiming to improve business visibility on both traditional search engines and emerging AI discovery channels. Gushwork initially focused on outsourcing workflows but pivoted to search-led marketing due to strong customer demand.
As of early 2026, Gushwork has acquired over 300 paying customers, primarily in the U.S., with subscriptions starting at $800 per month. The company reports substantial growth, with annualized recurring revenue reaching approximately $1.5 million. Gushwork plans to utilize the new funding to expand its engineering team and scale its market outreach.
Approximately 20% of Gushwork's customer traffic originates from AI-driven search and chat platforms, which account for a significant 40% of inbound leads. This has led to tangible business outcomes for clients, with some professional services clients closing substantial contracts after implementing Gushwork's solutions.
