Quake Capital
Venture capitalAustin · Pre-Seed–Seed · 7 people tracked
Also known as QUAKE INVESTMENT STRATEGIES, LLC
Investment thesis
Quake Capital backs early-stage startups worldwide using a data-driven, collaborative approach. It is sector-agnostic and invests across multiple industry verticals and geographies, seeking value in underserved areas and teams with untapped potential. The firm emphasizes hands-on training, leadership development, and growth continuity programs that promote rapid acceleration. While not an impact investor, its focus on merit and value attracts a high proportion of diverse founders and impact-oriented solutions. Quake positions itself as a value-add investor, helping founders land customers, raise follow-on capital, and grow valuations.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.
Team · 7 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 10 of 13 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×5Consumer ×3Marketing Tech ×3Media & Entertainment ×3Marketplaces ×2Mobility & Transportation ×2SaaS ×2Travel & Hospitality ×2
HQs:United States×4
Investments · 13 tracked
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LEO® is a mobile augmented reality software platform for capturing, AI-transforming, storing, streaming, and sharing AR photos and videos, letting consumers and creators place 3D and 4D animated objects into real-world scenes.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomyImpact & Social GoodSocial
Dana Loberg(Founder & CEO)Dana LoberSahin Boydas
Co-investors500 GlobalBetaworksGGV CapitalIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)xfactor venturesBeresford Ventures+1 more
360Stories offers online experiences and virtual tours that let users explore destinations and landmarks in 360-degrees, accessible via web or mobile apps.
MarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentTravel & Hospitality
Adway operates a patented digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising platform using mobile billboards, offering real-time campaign data such as Bluetooth impressions.
AdTechMarketing TechMobility & Transportation
Co-investorsPLG VenturesUpfront VenturesJ-Ventures
Aeronics develops portable oxygen storage systems that use advanced materials to store oxygen more efficiently than traditional high-pressure cylinders, producing lighter systems for consumer, veterinary, and medical applications.
HardwareMedical DevicesNew MaterialsPittsburgh, US
Mark Spitz(Executive Officer, Director)Blake Dube(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Chris Wilmer(Director)Alec Kaija(Director)
Co-investorsSoundboard Venture Fund
Co-investorsGreen Cow Venture Capital
Aptiv provides an AI-driven sales and marketing platform that identifies qualified accounts using buying signals, automates outreach, and surfaces network introductions to help teams close deals.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSales Tech
Co-investorsBeresford VenturesRiverside Acceleration CapitalYOBE Ventures
AquaSprouts makes aquaponics products that create self-sustaining indoor ecosystems combining freshwater fish and plant cultivation, where fish waste feeds plants that filter the water.
AgTechConsumerEdTech
Automotus provides automated curb management solutions for cities, airports, and fleets that use AI-powered cameras and data analytics to manage parking, reduce congestion, and enforce traffic violations.
AI & Machine LearningGovTechMobility & TransportationSaaSLos Angeles, US
Jordan Justus(Executive Officer, Director)Harris Lummus(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardOliver Libby(Director)Tom Spengler(Director)Gabe Klein(Director)
Co-investorsBand of AngelsIrishAngelsKeiki CapitalTechstarsWeatherford CapitalSanta Barbara Venture Partners
Axle AI provides media asset management (MAM) software that catalogs video, proxies, transcripts, and metadata with AI-driven semantic search, automated tagging, transcription, and scene/face/logo recognition.
AI & Machine LearningMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Sam Bogoch(CEO)
Co-investorsEmerging VenturesExpert DOJO
BabyQuip is an online marketplace for renting and delivering baby gear — cribs, car seats, strollers, high chairs and more — to families traveling on vacation.
ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & HospitalitySanta Fe, US
Frances Maier(Executive Officer, Director)Fran Maier(Founder)inJoseph Maier(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsCleveland AvenueHow Women InvestLiebenthal VenturesMoai CapitalPasadena Angels
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAutomotus · contxto.com · Jan 7, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Quake Capital made?
- Quake Capital has 12 tracked investments.
- What stage does Quake Capital invest at?
- Quake Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Quake Capital focus on?
- Quake Capital focuses on Climate Tech, Crypto & Web3, Impact & Social Good, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Quake Capital located?
- Quake Capital is headquartered in Austin, US.
- Who does Quake Capital co-invest with?
- Quake Capital most often shares deals with Green Cow Venture Capital, How Women Invest, PLG Ventures, among 18 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamInvestor Connect - Episode 137- Glenn Argenbright of Quake Capital
Hall Martin · Glenn Argenbright
Investor Insights Glenn Argenbright Quake Capital and Joe Milam Angelspan
Josef Katz · Glenn Argenbright
📈 Glenn Argenbright, General Partner, Quake Capital Leads HelloWoofy.com WeFunder Campaign ✅
HelloWoofy · Glenn Argenbright
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Co-investors · 11
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Innovation Works is a nonprofit early-stage investor supporting the growth of Southwestern Pennsylvania's tech economy through venture funding, accelerator programs, and ecosystem support.
Riverfront Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund based in Pittsburgh that invests in early-growth stage technology companies, serving as the venture capital arm of Innovation Works.
Cleo Capital is a generalist venture capital fund founded in 2018 by Sarah Kunst, backing software startups at the earliest stages.
Avalancha Ventures is an early-stage venture investor that backs technology companies, providing initial capital and follow-on funding to help them scale.
Osney Capital is a sector-specialist venture capital firm that invests exclusively in early-stage UK cyber security companies, providing sector expertise, networks, and hands-on support.
Innova Memphis is a seed-stage investment firm that funds and mentors early-stage, high-growth companies, currently focused on AgTech and FarmTech ventures with strong intellectual property or competitive advantages.
Startup Capital Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm with offices in Menlo Park, California and Honolulu, Hawaii, primarily investing in Silicon Valley companies with selective deals in Hawaii and other regions.
Firms observed investing alongside Quake Capital, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Quake Capital's recorded portfolio.
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