Quake Capital
Venture capitalAustin · Pre-Seed–Seed · 8 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 11, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 8 of 12 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×4Marketing Tech ×3Media & Entertainment ×3Marketplaces ×2Mobility & Transportation ×2SaaS ×2Travel & Hospitality ×2AdTech ×1
HQs:United States×3
Investments · 12 tracked
founders shown can be your intro path360Stories 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
Adventr is a browser-based, no-code studio for creating interactive video and games from text or voice prompts, letting users add branching choices, multiplayer logic, and voice-controlled interactivity.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment
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)
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)
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)
BabyQuip is a marketplace platform that connects families traveling with babies and toddlers to local providers who rent and deliver baby gear such as cribs, car seats, strollers, and other equipment.
ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & HospitalitySanta Fe, US
Frances Maier(Executive Officer, Director)Joseph Maier(Executive Officer, Director)
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAUTOMOTUS · contxto.com · Jan 7, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
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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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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