Quake Capital

Quake Capital, established in 2016, is a venture capital firm and startup accelerator with a global presence. It invests in seed-stage ventures across diverse industries, with a focus on consumer-facing technologies leveraging 5G. Quake Capital operates accelerator programs in key tech hubs like Austin, Los Angeles, and New York City, recruiting teams from around the world. It also has a presence in Europe, collaborating with prominent partners such as Deutsche Telekom and RTL in Cologne, Germany. The firm's Los Angeles office, situated in the heart of the city's thriving tech scene, specializes in media and entertainment startups. Quake Capital's unique access to top universities and collegiate entrepreneurs, cultivated over two decades, sets it apart in the venture capital landscape.

Glenn Argenbright

Founder and General Partner

Jason Fernandez

Managing Partner and COO

Brandon Maier

Co-Founder

Past deals in Texas

Steereo

Seed Round in 2019
Steereo Inc. operates a music discovery platform tailored for rideshare drivers, enabling them to entertain passengers with new music during their journeys. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the company aims to empower artists by providing them with a unique avenue to market their music and connect with new audiences. Through its application, Steereo facilitates exposure for various artists while offering drivers opportunities to earn additional income and rewards. The service is currently available in key markets such as New York and Austin, Texas, creating impactful brand connections and enhancing the rideshare experience.

Tenavox

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Tenavox is an online platform focused on commercial real estate leasing, designed to facilitate the connection between tenants and leasing resources. Launched in March 2018, the platform serves the Houston and Austin markets, encompassing over 120 million square feet of commercial properties. It collaborates with more than 30 of the largest brokerages and service providers in the industry. Tenavox provides comprehensive building ratings across various categories, including office, industrial, and retail spaces, allowing tenants to efficiently negotiate and discover optimal leasing rates. With a user base exceeding 14,000 tenants, Tenavox aims to simplify the process of leasing commercial real estate.

PerfectQuote

Seed Round in 2019
PerfectQuote, Inc. is a technology company that operates an online platform designed for comparing insurance plans, primarily focusing on group health insurance. Founded in 2017 and based in Austin, Texas, the company provides brokers and general agents with a web-based software solution that streamlines the procurement, analysis, and sale of insurance. By allowing users to upload carrier quote files in any format, PerfectQuote facilitates accurate comparisons of employee benefit plans, enabling brokers to deliver transparent options to their clients. The platform supports a wide range of employer groups and insurance products, effectively reducing the time and effort required for data entry and enhancing the overall efficiency of the insurance sales process. PerfectQuote's innovative analysis engine ensures that brokers can offer precise and structured data, ultimately leading to better decision-making for clients seeking insurance coverage.

Vertify

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Vertify, Inc. is an Austin, Texas-based company that specializes in data integration and management through its customer intelligence platform, Vertify Customer Intelligence Platform (VCIP). Founded in 2009, the platform allows users to seamlessly collect and manage data from various enterprise systems, facilitating connections between marketing and customer relationship management systems. By utilizing drag-and-drop technology, Vertify enables organizations to create permanent data connections without requiring extensive internal engineering resources. The platform aims to streamline business processes by identifying bottlenecks between sales, marketing, and customer success teams, ultimately unlocking new revenue potential and enhancing the return on investment for existing revenue technology stacks. Vertify's solutions help clients respond to customer needs more efficiently and accelerate business operations.

CarServ

Seed Round in 2018
CarServ, Inc. is an Austin, Texas-based company that specializes in developing an automated communication and marketing software platform tailored for the auto repair industry. Founded in 2015, CarServ provides a comprehensive SaaS solution designed to streamline operations and enhance customer engagement for automotive repair businesses. Their platform enables clients to efficiently manage back-office tasks and oversee the entire customer communication process throughout and following the repair. Utilizing machine learning, CarServ's software promotes automation of workflows, minimizes errors, and aims to generate predictable revenue for repair facilities. By focusing on data-driven insights, the company seeks to improve customer retention rates while delivering a consistent, high-quality experience for both repair shops and their clients.

Brobe

Seed Round in 2018
Brobe is a company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in the design, manufacture, and sale of adaptive clothing and post-operative accessories for women. The company aims to enhance recovery experiences by providing functional, high-quality products that promote comfort, independence, and dignity during challenging times. Its flagship product, The Brobe, is a unique robe with an integrated bra, specifically designed for women undergoing treatments such as breast cancer recovery and childbirth. This innovative garment features pockets for post-operative fluid drains and a Velcro front-closure for ease of dressing. The company has also introduced the Mommy Brobe, a similarly designed nursing garment for new mothers. Brobe continuously explores new opportunities to create products that prioritize patient wellness, empowering individuals to navigate their recovery with confidence and grace.

Man Outfitters

Seed Round in 2018
Man Outfitters, Inc. is a digital menswear retailer based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2015. The company specializes in offering a wide range of active and outdoor lifestyle apparel, including apparel, footwear, headwear, sunglasses, and accessories. Its product lineup features branded items such as polo shirts, tees, pants, and swimwear, as well as athletic wear and gift cards. Man Outfitters aims to provide customers with a convenient online shopping experience, allowing them to purchase quality menswear from the comfort of their homes. In addition to its website, the company offers an iOS app to enhance accessibility for its users.

EllieGrid

Pre Seed Round in 2018
EllieGrid Inc. is a technology company specializing in medication management solutions. Founded in 2015 and based in Austin, Texas, the company develops a Bluetooth-enabled pill box designed for individuals and families to organize and manage their medications effectively. This innovative product is complemented by a mobile application that allows users to program reminders, receive notifications for medication times, and maintain a comprehensive list of their medications. Additionally, EllieGrid's system collects compliance data, providing caregivers and healthcare professionals with real-time insights to facilitate timely interventions when necessary. The company sells its products online, aiming to enhance medication adherence and improve healthcare outcomes for users.

Expert Knowledge Networks

Seed Round in 2017
Expert Knowledge Networks Inc. is an Austin, Texas-based company founded in 2016, specializing in a comprehensive software platform that supports organizations in implementing and managing dynamic lifelong learning programs and knowledge networking initiatives. The platform is designed to enhance mentor and resource management, improve connectivity, and facilitate collaboration among users. Key features include calendar integration, streamlined onboarding, embedded collaboration tools, and analytics, which allow clients to effectively organize resources, foster entrepreneurship, and enhance professional development and skills training. The company's focus spans universities, innovation hubs, and corporations, enabling them to efficiently build sustainable communities and achieve meaningful outcomes through rich interactions and effective program management.

Costar Technologies

Seed Round in 2017
Costar Technologies, Inc. is a Texas-based company that specializes in the design, development, and distribution of security and industrial vision products. Its extensive product portfolio includes surveillance cameras, digital video recorders, lenses, monitors, and various electronic accessories, catering primarily to the video surveillance and machine vision markets. The company operates through three segments: Costar Video Systems, which focuses on retail security applications; CohuHD Costar, serving transportation, border security, and government needs; and Other. Costar Video Systems generates the majority of the company’s revenue. In addition to enhancing security, Costar's industrial vision products improve manufacturing efficiency by detecting faults on production and assembly lines. The company is recognized for its significant presence in the security industry, having been ranked in a&s magazine's Security 50 for 2016, which highlights the largest global security manufacturers based on financial performance.
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