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Qminder
Company typePrivate
IndustryQueue management software
Founded2011
Founders
  • Rauno Rüngas (Founder & CEO)
  • Siim Raud (Founder & CTO)
  • Kristaps Grinbergs
  • Markko Karu
Headquarters
Websitewww.qminder.com

Qminder is a cloud-based queue management system that helps businesses manage and monitor customer waiting lines. It provides solutions for customer service improvement by allowing businesses to streamline the check-in process, track customer wait times, and analyze service efficiency.

History

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Qminder was founded in 2011 as part of the Estonia-based Garage48 startup hackathon.[1].

In October 2011, Qminder raised €50,000 in seed funding from Seedcamp[2]

In August 2012, the company secured an additional €3,100 in seed funding from Prototron.

In January 2014, Qminder raised an undisclosed amount in an angel investment from Astrec Invest.

In 2023, Qminder revenue run rate hit $1.3M in revenue.

Services and Features

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Qminder provides queue management and service intelligence solutions to local government, healthcare, higher education, and retail industries.

Qminder offers a variety of tools and features designed to help businesses manage customer queues. These include:

  • Digital Sign-In: Customers can sign in via a touch-screen kiosk or QR code, eliminating physical waiting lines.
  • Wait Time Management: Real-time tracking of customer wait times allows businesses to monitor service performance and optimize staff allocation.
  • Customer Flow Analytics: Qminder provides analytics and reporting features that allow businesses to assess peak hours, average wait times, and average service times.
  • Virtual Queuing: Customers can join queues remotely using their mobile devices, enabling them to arrive at the location only when it’s their turn.
  • Text Messages: Businesses can send real-time text messages to customers regarding their position in the queue and any updates related to the service.
  • Multi-Location Support: Qminder supports queue management across multiple locations, providing centralized control for businesses with large geographical footprints.

References

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  1. ^ "Meet the Qminder Team — Queuing & Retail Intelligence". Qminder. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  2. ^ Starkell, Natasha (2012-09-06). "Startup Sauna Puts Some Money Where Its Mouth Is, Secures Inventure Backing". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2024-09-04.