
QED Investors
UnclaimedAt a Glance
- Check Size
- $1M – $30M
- Stage
- Seed, Series A, Series B+
- AUM
- $3.5B
- Sectors
- Fintech, Consumer, Enterprise
- Founded
- 2007
- HQ
- Alexandria, VA
About QED Investors
QED Investors was founded in 2007 by Nigel Morris and Frank Rotman, both co-founders of Capital One, bringing deep operational expertise in building data-driven financial services companies. The firm has established itself as one of the leading fintech-focused venture capital firms globally, with a particular emphasis on companies that leverage data and technology to transform traditional financial services. QED's investment philosophy is rooted in the belief that financial services can be dramatically improved through better use of data, technology, and customer-centric design.
The firm's approach combines capital investment with hands-on operational support, drawing from their extensive experience building and scaling financial services businesses. QED typically invests from seed through growth stages, with a global investment mandate that spans North America, Latin America, Europe, and other international markets. They focus on companies across the entire fintech spectrum, including lending, payments, banking, insurance, and wealth management.
QED's track record includes some of fintech's most successful companies, with notable exits including Credit Karma's $7.1 billion acquisition by Intuit and multiple IPOs. The firm's portfolio companies have collectively processed hundreds of billions in transaction volume and served hundreds of millions of consumers. What distinguishes QED is their deep domain expertise in financial services, data-driven approach to identifying opportunities, and ability to provide strategic guidance based on real operating experience in building large-scale fintech businesses.
Investment Thesis
“Leverages deep financial services operating expertise to back fintech companies using data and analytics to transform lending, payments, and insurance.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
What stage does QED Investors invest at?
QED Investors primarily invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are building their initial product and finding product-market fit.
Where is QED Investors located?
QED Investors is headquartered in Alexandria, VA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
What sectors does QED Investors focus on?
QED Investors focuses on investments in Fintech, Consumer, Enterprise. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
What is QED Investors's typical check size?
QED Investors's typical investment check size ranges from $1M to $30M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
How much does QED Investors have under management?
QED Investors manages approximately $3.5B in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
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