QUAKE CAPITAL
QUAKE CAPITAL is a Pre-seed and Seed fund in the US and Europe writing $100K–$150K checks into AI, Climate, Developer Tools, Enterprise, Healthcare, Marketplaces, Security, adtech, agtech, ar-vr, blockchain, robotics, cellular-communications, computer-vision, esports, social-media, logistics, manufacturing and transportation.
- Stages
- Pre-seed, Seed
- Sectors
- AI, Climate, Developer Tools, Enterprise, Healthcare, Marketplaces, Security, adtech, agtech, ar-vr, blockchain, robotics, cellular-communications, computer-vision, esports, social-media, logistics, manufacturing, transportation
- Check size
- $100K–$150K
- Invests in
- US-wide, Europe
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2016
- Assets under management
- $100M
- Website
- quakecapital.com
Thesis
Quake Capital is a venture capital firm and startup accelerator founded in 2016. The firm invests in early-stage companies, specifically Pre-Seed and Seed stages, with a global footprint across 5 continents, but with heavier concentrations in the U.S. and EU. Quake Capital is sector-agnostic, targeting disruptive technologies that support core aspects of the global economy. They look for innovation and potential for growth, aiming to build startup ecosystems and enhance innovation across multiple industry verticals and geographies, seeking value in underserved areas and targeting teams with untapped potential. They focus heavily on traction (50%), team (30%) and market opportunity (20%). Quake Capital typically invests $100,000 to $150,000 in each startup that completes their accelerator program, investing $150,000 in exchange for 5-10% equity (post-SAFE). Valuation caps are $1M-$3.5M (some exceptions possible).
Common questions
Does QUAKE CAPITAL invest at the Pre-seed stage?
Yes. QUAKE CAPITAL lists Pre-seed and Seed among the stages it invests in.
What check size does QUAKE CAPITAL write?
QUAKE CAPITAL writes $100K–$150K checks.
Where does QUAKE CAPITAL invest?
QUAKE CAPITAL invests in the US and Europe.