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WorldQuant Ventures

Venture capital

Old Greenwich Β· Seed–Series A Β· 4 people tracked

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Investment thesis

WorldQuant Ventures invests in innovative entrepreneurs driving emerging technologies toward real-world change, concentrating on financial technology and Big Data companies while remaining open to a wide range of alternative investments. The firm's strategy is to invest early in technologies it expects to become widely adopted. Drawing on 25 years of experience as users and innovators of technology and data science, WorldQuant Ventures applies world-class expertise in big data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, recruiting, and strategic fundraising to help portfolio companies grow. The firm emphasizes long-term partnerships and unlocking the potential of the startups it backs.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Series A
HQ
Old Greenwich, CT, US
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2014
Tracked investments
87

Team Β· 4 people

from the firm's website

What they invest in

from 61 of 87 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning Γ—25Deep Tech Γ—14Enterprise Software Γ—14Hardware Γ—14SaaS Γ—12Healthtech Γ—10Data & Infrastructure Γ—9Fintech Γ—9

HQs:United StatesΓ—29IndiaΓ—2AustraliaΓ—1CanadaΓ—1IsraelΓ—1

Investments Β· 87 tracked

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Rigetti Computingrigetti.comin𝕏NASDAQ: RGTI

Rigetti develops quantum computing hardware and systems, leveraging superconducting quantum processing units cooled by dilution refrigerators to enable advanced quantum computation capabilities.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareQuantum ComputingRoboticsSan Francisco, US

Chad Rigetti(Founder/CEO)in

Zapataquantumzapataquantum.cominOTC: ZPTA

Zapata Quantum is a publicly traded company (OTCQB: ZPTA) that develops quantum algorithms and applies agentic AI to automate quantum resource estimation workflows.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechQuantum ComputingBoston, US

33Fg33fg.com𝕏

Mach33 is a research-driven investment firm focused on "expansion technologies," publishing deep research and backing founders building in frontier areas such as space and deeptech.

Deep TechSpace Tech

agoloagolo.com

Implicit is an AI-powered knowledge platform that aggregates technical content from manuals, tickets, and procedures to provide cited answers to both human workers and AI agents.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Amplegetample.comin𝕏

Ample provides modular battery swapping stations that deliver a full charge to electric vehicles in under 5 minutes, regardless of vehicle make or model.

EnergyHardwareMobility & Transportation

Ampleample.comin𝕏

Ample operates a modular battery swapping network for electric vehicles, delivering a full charge in under five minutes through swappable battery modules that work with any EV model.

EnergyHardwareMobility & Transportation

AngelListangellist.comin𝕏

AngelList's investor management platform provides tools for venture capital and private equity firms to streamline LP interactions, automate fund operations, and deliver reporting and portfolio updates through a branded digital experience.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Avlok Kohli(CEO)

Ankrankr.com𝕏

Ankr provides blockchain infrastructure and Web3 APIs, enabling developers to build decentralized applications across 70+ blockchains with services including RPC endpoints, rollup and sidechain creation, liquid staking, and a decentralized physical infrastructure network.

Cloud ComputingCrypto & Web3Data & Infrastructure

Ankr Healthankr.usin𝕏

Ankr provides patient care coordination and communication services that deliver clinical results same-day and enable direct doctor-patient communication outside standard clinic hours.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSan Francisco, US

Arpit Rao(Founder)inShivani Rao(Founder)in

Antithesisantithesis.comin𝕏

Antithesis provides deterministic simulation testing software that automatically finds and reproduces bugs in mission-critical software systems.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Will Wilson(CEO & Co-Founder)inDave Scherer(Co-Founder)

Applecartapplecart.coin𝕏

Applecart is a marketing technology platform that uses social network mapping and permissioned data to help organizations reach high-level decision makers and those who influence them across advertising channels.

AdTechEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSNew York, US

Matt Kalmans(Co-Founder and Co-CEO)inSacha Samotin(Co-Founder and Co-CEO)

Apptronikapptronik.comin𝕏

Apptronik builds humanoid robots designed to perform repetitive, physically taxing, and dangerous tasks in warehousing and manufacturing environments, aiming to free workers for higher-value activities.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningHardwareRobotics

Jeff Cardenas(CEO)

Atom Computingatom-computing.comin𝕏

Atom Computing develops large-scale quantum computers using optically-trapped neutral atoms for on-premises deployment.

Deep TechHardwareQuantum ComputingBerkeley, US

Ben Bloom(Founder & CEO)inDror Berman(Director)Ethan Batraski(Director)

Benzingabenzinga.comin𝕏
Canalystcanalyst.comin𝕏acquired by Tegus

Canalyst provides financial models and fundamental data for publicly-traded companies, serving investment professionals, banks, and corporations.

Data & InfrastructureFintech

Cerebricerebriai.com𝕏

Cerebri AI builds purpose-built AI agents ("CAI Agents") for corporate Travel & Expense and indirect procurement, running on its AIQ Data Foundry that unifies TMC, card, expense, and HR/ERP data.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintech

Certraxcertrax.com
Clinikallyclinikally.comin𝕏

Clinikally develops and sells dermatology-backed skin and hair care products for Indian consumers, complemented by online consultations with dermatologists.

Digital HealthE-commerceHealthtechMedical DevicesWellness & FitnessGurugram, IN

Arjun Soin(Founder)in

Cognigetcogni.comin𝕏

Cogni is a mobile cryptocurrency wallet application that enables users to manage and control their crypto and digital assets across multiple blockchain networks in a single interface.

Crypto & Web3FintechNew York City, US

Cogoscogostrucks.com
Coprawatercoprawater.com
Cosmic Shieldingcosmicshielding.com

Cosmic Shielding develops Plasteel, a radiation shielding technology that protects commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware including GPUs, sensors, and electronics from radiation in space environments.

Deep TechEnergyHardwareSpace Tech

Yanni Barghouty(Executive Officer)Lembit Sihver(Executive Officer)

Dataminr

Applies real-time AI and public data to generate actionable alerts for corporations, newsrooms, and NGOs.

Dataminr, Inc.dataminr.comin𝕏

Dataminr provides AI-powered real-time event detection by synthesizing text, images, video, audio, and sensor signals across public data sources.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareGovTechImpact & Social GoodNew York, US

Peter Bailey(Executive Officer)Edward Bailey(Executive Officer, Director)Daniel O'Connor(Executive Officer)Nick Beim(Director)Nella Domenici(Executive Officer)Jeffrey Kinsey(Executive Officer)

Engage Bioengagebio.comin𝕏

EngageBio develops DNA-based medicines using proprietary non-viral delivery technology to achieve extended therapeutic expression from a single dose with low manufacturing complexity.

BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechSan Francisco, US

Will Olsen(Founder)in

Envelopriskenveloprisk.comin
EquityZenequityzen.com

New York, US

Atish Davda(Executive Officer, Director)Philip Haslett(Executive Officer, Director)Shriram Bhashyam(Executive Officer, Director)

Estimizeestimize.com

Crowdsourced earnings and economic estimate platform

Extendpaywithextend.comin𝕏

Extend provides a virtual card issuing platform and spend management software that banks can offer to their business customers.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Andrew(Founder)Danny(Co-founder)Guillaume(Co-founder)

Ff.energyin𝕏

Fuse Energy develops fusion energy technology, with work spanning hardened electronics and radiation testing (HEART) and recycling of radioactive waste, aiming to provide an on-demand clean energy source.

CleantechDeep TechDefense TechEnergy

Figure AIfigure.aiin𝕏

Figure develops general-purpose humanoid robots designed for deployment in workforce and home environments.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareRoboticsSunnyvale, US

Jesse Coors-Blankenship(Director)Lee Randaccio(Executive Officer)Grant Hosking(Director)Dana Berlin(Executive Officer)Brett Adcock(Executive Officer, Director)Logan Berkowitz(Executive Officer)

Flightwaveflightwave.aeroin𝕏
Fortressfortress.comin

Fortress is an investment management firm focused on alternative assets, investing across public and private markets, asset classes, and geographies.

Fintech

Drew McKnight(Co-Chief Executive Officer & Managing Partner)

Gammanetgammanet.comin
Genies

Avatar technology company enabling Gen Z users to create avatars, wearable fashion, and digital experiences in web3 spaces.

Genies falsegenies.com

Genies creates AI personas with visual avatars that can be customized and deployed across various applications, games, websites, and brands, functioning as AI companions, NPCs, and enterprise agents.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerGaming

Gorilla Linkgorilla.linkin

GorillaLink provides satellite connectivity as a platform service, enabling IoT devices and vehicles to connect globally via multiple satellite networks.

IoTSaaSSpace TechTel Aviv, IL

Gradiantgradiant.comin𝕏

Gradiant provides water management solutions for industrial operations, including freshwater conservation, wastewater resource recovery, and on-site water recycling technologies that reduce dependency on external water supplies.

Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyCleantechWoburn, US

Mark Danchak(Director)Jeff Luse(Director)Keith Wilson(Director)Ashok Belani(Director)Anurag Bajpayee(Executive Officer, Director)Luke Johnson(Executive Officer, Director)

Immutaimmuta.comin𝕏

Immuta provides data access and governance solutions that enable safe, instant provisioning of data at scale for humans and AI systems.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareAnnapolis, US

Sapan Shah(Director)Steven Touw(Director)Matthew Carroll(Executive Officer, Director)inMichael Schiller(Executive Officer, Director)

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IonQionq.comin𝕏

IonQ develops trapped ion quantum computers along with quantum networking, sensing, and security technology, aimed at solving problems beyond the reach of classical systems.

Deep TechHardwareQuantum ComputingCollege Park, US

Jungsang Kim(Co-founder)Andrew Schoen(Director)David Moehring(Executive Officer, Director)Blake Byers(Director)Christopher Monroe(Executive Officer)Ron Bernal(Director)

Jane Technologiesiheartjane.com

Santa Cruz, US

Socrates Rosenfeld(Executive Officer, Director)Abraham Rosenfeld(Director)Nicholas Deans(Director)Ly Tran(Director)

Jericho Securityjerichosecurity.com

Jericho provides AI-powered security solutions to defend organizations against generative AI-driven attacks through red team simulations, phishing campaigns, and threat detection.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise Software

Kebotixkebotix.comin𝕏

Kebotix uses artificial intelligence, machine learning, and laboratory automation to discover and develop new materials and molecules.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechNew MaterialsCambridge, US

Dennis Sheberla(Executive Officer)Semion Saykin(Executive Officer)Ashish Kulkarni(Executive Officer, Director)Alan Aspuru-Guzik(Executive Officer)

BoardTong Hui(Director)Andrew Krowne(Director)

Medastramedastra.coin

medAstra offers a post-operative recovery system combining pre-sequenced physical medication kits, a QR-code-based digital guidance tool called juno that delivers day-by-day reminders and instructions, and a clinic dashboard tracking patient adherence.

Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices

Mesodynemesodyne.comin

Mesodyne develops patented electricity generation technology, including LightCell, for military and commercial users requiring portable and durable power solutions.

CleantechDeep TechDefense TechEnergyHardwareSomerville, US

Veronika StelmakhWalker Chan

Movedmoved.comin𝕏

Moved provides an integrated platform for managing resident moves in multifamily properties, handling move-in, move-out, and transfer processes for property operators and their residents.

B2B MarketplacesPropTechSaaS

Mytonomy Healthcare Servicesmytonomy.comin𝕏

Mytonomy provides a cloud platform for healthcare organizations that delivers video-based patient education, communications, and engagement across the patient care journey, with EHR integration (Epic MyChart, Cerner), analytics, and e-consent for clinical research.

Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS

Neteera Technologiesneteera.comin

Neteera develops a contactless, radar-based patient monitoring system that measures vital signs including heart rate, respiratory rate, and movement through ceiling-mounted sensors.

HealthtechIoTMedical Devices

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Paygilantpaygilant.comin𝕏

Paygilant provides a fraud detection and prevention system for banking, fintech, and payments organizations.

AI & Machine LearningFintech

Peeriqpeeriq.com
Picopico.netin𝕏

Pico provides low-latency technology and connectivity services for financial markets clients, including its PicoNet fiber-optic network platform that delivers multi-asset market data and machine time analytics to colocated trading systems.

Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintech<UNKNOWN>

Eric Harkness(President & CFO)Seetharam Gorre(Chief Information Officer)David Toomey(Chief Technology Officer)Holly Meacham(Chief Sales Officer)Lauren Goldberg(General Counsel & Chief Administrative Officer)Matt Norman(Chief People Officer)

Pitstoppitstopconnect.comin𝕏

Pitstop is an AI-powered fleet maintenance platform that uses predictive analytics to reduce vehicle downtime and maintenance costs for fleet operators.

AI & Machine LearningIoTLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSToronto, CA

Shiva Bhardwaj(Founder & CEO)

Pixleepixlee.comin𝕏

Awad Sayeed(Cofounder)

Pnecyclepnecycle.com

PNE Cycle operates a platform for producing battery materials, including battery-grade cathode active material (CAM) and Advanced Black Mass, using its patented LPAS recycling technology to recover critical minerals.

Circular EconomyCleantechNew Materials

Polarisqbpolarisqb.comin

Polaris Quantum Biotech (PolarisQB) offers a Quantum-Aided Drug Design (QuADD) platform that uses quantum annealing and quantum-inspired algorithms to search ultra-large chemical spaces and identify optimized small-molecule drug candidates.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechQuantum Computing

Frequently asked questions

What stage does WorldQuant Ventures invest at?
WorldQuant Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does WorldQuant Ventures focus on?
WorldQuant Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Data & Infrastructure, Fintech, Robotics.
Where is WorldQuant Ventures located?
WorldQuant Ventures is headquartered in Old Greenwich, US.
Does WorldQuant Ventures lead rounds?
WorldQuant Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.

Co-investors Β· 4

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