Quake Capital

About The Fund

Quake Capital is an early-stage venture capital fund focused on empowering startups with a data-driven, collaborative approach. With its headquarters in New York and additional offices in Los Angeles, Austin, and Seattle, Quake maintains a global presence, investing in companies across five continents, particularly with heavy concentrations in the U.S. and Europe. The fund operates on the principle of sector agnosticism, looking to support disruptive technologies that bolster core aspects of the global economy. As a venture capital fund, Quake excels in Pre-Seed and Seed stage investments and is typically the initial source of external capital for companies they back. The fund's robust portfolio includes more than 280 investments across eight funds, with over 500 founders represented, yielding a survival rate of over 82% over five years and having raised over 400 follow-on rounds. The investment parameters include a minimum of $75,000, a maximum of $250,000, and a sweet spot of $150,000 dedicated to early, seed, and Series A funding rounds. Quake Capital particularly prides itself on its hands-on training and leadership development, nurturing startups through growth continuity programs available in major cities, which contribute to rapid acceleration and substantial growth. Their portfolio is diverse, with marked efforts in driving innovation across various industries and regions. Quake Capital stresses the value in tapping underserved areas and empowering teams with untapped potential, guided by diversity of thought. Their commitment to diversity is reflected in 37% of their investments devoted to female founders, 38% led by Black, Hispanic, or minority founders, and 70% of their founders coming from varied backgrounds. Quake Capital highlights the importance of adding substantial value to their investees beyond monetary contributions, assisting in securing customers, raising additional funds, and enhancing valuations as evident from testimonials of their portfolio companies.