Today we are absolutely thrilled to announce that Quiller has successfully secured $1.2 million in pre-seed funding to fuel our mission to revolutionize online fundraising for Democratic campaigns and allied organizations.
Quiller is a ground breaking AI tool to help save time and money for those looking to quickly generate high-performing fundraising emails and free up agency or campaign staff time for important additional tasks from organizing to member re-engagement to additional content testing for more personalized communication. It functions as a virtual sidekick for digital strategists who may be stretched thin as well as local political candidates who cannot afford the services of agencies.
"We are so delighted to announce the official launch of Quiller, made possible by the incredible support of our investors and partners," said Mike Nellis, Founder of Quiller. "We are looking forward to bringing this revolutionary technology to the ecosystem and help Democrats raise money online and win elections.”
Alongside this fantastic milestone, we are delighted to welcome Hillary Lehr as our CEO. Her exceptional industry expertise and track record of rapid scaling make her the perfect leader to drive Quiller forward into a future of transformative possibilities.
Quiller’s $1.2 million pre-seed round is a major testament to the belief and support of our visionary investors in our team to chart the course forward for responsible use of AI in political campaigns. Leading the round is Grassroots Analytics, with participation of Higher Ground Labs as both an investor and co-incubator of Quiller, for their valuable contribution. Their commitment to supporting ecosystem leaders with deep experience and strong values has been instrumental in our success. Quiller is honored to have their support and expertise on board.
“We're thrilled to invest in Quiller and partner with this incredible team. A lot has been said on the potential of generative AI to level the playing field like never before. But Quiller is the first to make that a reality with an AI tool specially designed for the unique needs of progressive campaigns and organizations.”
- Meghan McAnespie, Chief Innovation Officer, Grassroots Analytics
“Higher Ground Labs sees AI as a generational opportunity for Democrats. We can use generative AI to our advantage in politics and campaigns as an equalizer and a timesaver. HGL is thrilled to have incubated Quiller and we are incredibly proud to support ecosystem leaders with deep experience and strong values to guide Quiller into being a fundraising gamechanger up and down the ballot.”
Betsy Hoover, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Higher Ground Labs
In addition to announcing our pre-seed round, we couldn't be more thrilled to announce that Hillary Lehr has joined the Quiller team as our CEO! Hillary is a highly respected industry veteran and a seasoned tech and political executive. Her vast experience as an Operating Partner at Higher Ground Labs, a prominent political tech investment firm and startup accelerator, positions her perfectly to lead Quiller into the future. Prior to joining us, Hillary played a pivotal role in scaling Hustle from pre-seed to a remarkable $30 million Series B as Vice President of Client Success. With her expertise in impact investment, nonprofit digital organizing, and top Democratic political campaign tech strategy, Hillary is the ideal leader to guide Quiller's growth.
Additionally, we are delighted to introduce you to Quiller’s stellar advisory board members who are committed to helping this startup scale responsibly to achieve our maximum possible impact.
With our pre-seed funding secured and Hillary Lehr as our CEO, Quiller is positioned for extraordinary growth and impact. Our AI-driven platform empowers digital teams to create exceptional fundraising campaigns with unparalleled ease and efficiency. As we continue to revolutionize online fundraising, we remain committed to responsible AI practices and ethical implementation.
Are you headed to Chicago this week for Netroots Nation? Join us!
We invite you to connect with the Quiller team at the Higher Ground Labs Political Tech Community Happy Hour on Wednesday, July 12th, held at Buddy Guy's Legends blues bar.
Visitors are also invited to see a Quiller demo at booth 519 (and enjoy some delicious Garrett's Chicago Popcorn). Additionally, Quiller Founder, Mike Nellis, will be pitching Quiller at the New Tool Showcase on Friday.
Thank you again for your support. Stay tuned for further updates from Quiller as the team continues to expand and make waves in the industry. Together, we will adapt, thrive, and empower campaigns to achieve new levels of success.
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Quiller is an AI-based platform that empowers democratic campaigns and progressive organizations to create exceptional fundraising campaigns with ease and efficiency. With AI-generated fundraising email copy, Quiller revolutionizes the way campaigns connect with their supporters and drive successful fundraising efforts. For more information, visit Quiller.