
Quest Venture Partners
Description
Quest Venture Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm strategically located in Palo Alto, California, at the heart of Silicon Valley. Established in 2009, the firm primarily focuses on Seed and Series A funding rounds for promising startups. Their investment philosophy is centered around identifying and supporting disruptive technologies that have the potential to redefine industries. QVP maintains a thesis-driven approach, seeking out innovative companies across a diverse range of sectors, including artificial intelligence, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), FinTech, the Future of Work, and consumer-facing technologies.
Over its operational history, Quest Venture Partners has demonstrated a consistent ability to raise capital and deploy it into high-growth ventures. The firm has successfully closed multiple funds, with their latest being Fund IV, which secured $80 million in commitments. This follows previous funds, including Fund I ($20M), Fund II ($40M), and Fund III ($60M), bringing their total assets under management to approximately $200 million. QVP is an active investor, having made over 100 investments to date. Their typical investment size averages around $1.5 million, reflecting their commitment to providing meaningful capital at the crucial early stages of a company's development.
The firm's investment strategy extends beyond mere capital injection, aiming to provide strategic guidance and operational support to its portfolio companies. By leveraging their deep industry expertise and extensive network, Quest Venture Partners assists founders in navigating the challenges of scaling, market entry, and subsequent fundraising rounds. Their commitment to fostering innovation and supporting visionary entrepreneurs has positioned them as a notable player in the early-stage venture capital landscape, contributing significantly to the growth of the technology ecosystem in the United States and beyond.
Investor Profile
Quest Venture Partners has backed more than 100 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 14 rounds, about 14% of its total and boasts 20 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Singapore.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Analytics, Mobile.
- Typical check size: $500K – $2M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (43%)
- Series A (28%)
- Series B (10%)
- Series Unknown (8%)
- Pre Seed (5%)
- Series C (3%)
- Debt Financing (2%)
- Angel (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (92%)
- United Kingdom (2%)
- Singapore (2%)
- Canada (1%)
- Taiwan (1%)
- Hong Kong (1%)
- France (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Analytics
- Mobile
- Information Technology
- Enterprise Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Big Data
- E-commerce
- Machine Learning
- Internet
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