Hupside is building an "Original Intelligence" platform designed to pinpoint, measure, and elevate human originality in an AI-driven environment. Its flagship product, Hupchecker, is a research-backed assessment that benchmarks individuals against both human and AI outputs to generate an Original Intelligence Quotient (OIQ™) and corresponding OIQ Types. Delivered through a quick, gamified web or mobile experience, the tool allows companies to identify talent capable of collaborating with AI and driving innovation in as little as ten minutes. The company positions itself as the missing link in successful AI adoption, addressing the fact that only a small fraction of enterprise AI deployments currently achieve measurable ROI. Hupside’s founding team combines expertise in venture capital, neuroscience, cognitive science, and emerging technology, and the startup recently added the U.S. Navy’s CTO to its advisory board. Future plans include expanding its roadmap of originality-focused technologies. The company has raised $1.7 million to accelerate product rollout and market adoption.

Total raised

$2M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Seed

Latest activity

Sep 2025