Quake Capital Partners

Quake Capital Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm and accelerator established in 2016, headquartered in Austin, Texas. The firm specializes in providing seed-stage investment and comprehensive support to startups through its structured accelerator programs. Quake Capital's model is designed to propel nascent companies from concept to market readiness, offering a blend of capital, mentorship, and strategic guidance.

A core component of Quake Capital's investment strategy is its standardized initial cheque. Each company accepted into their accelerator program receives an initial investment of $150,000. This capital is coupled with an intensive program that aims to refine business models, accelerate product development, and prepare founders for subsequent fundraising rounds. While the initial investment is fixed, Quake Capital also evaluates opportunities for follow-on investments to support the continued growth of their most promising portfolio companies.

Quake Capital has built a substantial portfolio, demonstrating a high-volume approach to early-stage funding. As of early 2024, the firm has made over 200 investments across a diverse range of sectors, including software, fintech, e-commerce, healthcare, and artificial intelligence. This broad industry focus allows them to tap into various innovation ecosystems. The collective success of their portfolio companies is notable, with ventures having collectively raised over $1.2 billion in total funding, underscoring Quake Capital's ability to identify and nurture startups that attract significant external capital. Beyond Austin, Quake Capital extends its reach with accelerator programs also operating in key innovation hubs such as Los Angeles and New York.