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MicroEra Power: Innovating Energy

BusinessApr 9, 20181KViews 0Likes 0Comments

The future of power has never looked so good. At Quake, we’re industry agnostic, investing in great ideas and great teams. Meet MicroEra Power, a company innovating the on-site power industry. MicroEra Power is integrating leading fuel cell and automotive technologies to create a best-in-class Smart Combined Heat and Power (CHP) System, CHPplus. The goal of…

Babierge: Delighting Traveling Families, One Rental At A Time

BusinessMar 30, 20181KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Family vacations made easy. Family vacations are a great way for parents to spend time with their children. But for parents of young children, a relaxing family getaway can quickly become stressful when trying to juggle baby equipment and entertainment gear for their kids. That’s where Babierge comes in. Babierge is the largest baby gear…

When Quake invests in companies, we look for not only traction, but also market potential. And the cannabis market remains relatively untapped. That’s why we were excited to invest in Stemless, a software solution for cannabis companies to conduct fast, easy, and secure sales online. Stemless does not sell cannabis itself, but helps cannabis businesses access a legitimate digital sales channel. In turn, consumers are able to purchase their cannabis faster. In September 2015, Stemless founder Koushi Sunder went out to a dispensary in Washington with her friends. What she found was a long wait and a store that only took cash payments. Quickly realizing this was a problem for many working adults, people with children, and even people with disabilities, Koushi decided to take action. After a lot of searching, Koushi found a Lead Developer in Swapnil Ghosh. Together, they launched Stemless in April 2016, and expanded the team in 2017. While the backgrounds of the team differ (Koushi herself came from a finance and banking background), every member believes in the legalization of cannabis. They are also committed to making communities better while removing the stigma surrounding cannabis. Trevor, a Stemless team member, also noted that the cannabis industry has immense economic potential. According to The Brightfield Group, the global market for cannabis is currently valued at $7.7 billion, but projected to grow to $31.4 billion by 2021. Stemless is currently in 25 stores in Oregon and California, but is working towards being in 150 stores in the next year in multiple states. When asked about where she hopes the company will be in a year, Koushi responded that she wants Stemless to be a household name for ordering cannabis. The main thing Stemless hopes to gain from Quake’s Spring 2018 NYC Accelerator is a strong network. Because the team believes in their product, they’re looking to build a solid distribution network. In terms of learning, Koushi is excited to learn about growing her team and understanding the questions to ask in order to grow Stemless. Ultimately, Stemless is about giving an industry facing so many limits on its potential a legitimate tool to create successful cannabis businesses. We’re excited to be involved in this journey, and look forward to seeing what Stemless has in store.

Stemless: A Better Way to Buy Weed

BusinessMar 28, 20181KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Cannabis sales go digital. When Quake invests in companies, we look for not only traction, but also market potential. And the cannabis market remains relatively untapped. That’s why we were excited to invest in Stemless, a software solution for cannabis companies to conduct fast, easy, and secure sales online. Stemless does not sell cannabis itself, but…

4 Tips for Acing the Startup Job Interview

BusinessMar 9, 20181KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Here’s what you need to know. As summer rolls around, our team at Quake Capital is ready to hire a new class of interns. As we kick off the interview process, we’d like to give some advice to all students hoping to land a job at a startup. Although there are no official, consulting-style guides…

Are Accelerators Really Worth It?

BusinessMar 7, 20181KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Answering what every startup founder is probably wondering If you’ve founded a startup, you might be wary of letting others have a seat at your cap table. And if you’re an investor, you may not want to touch early-stage startups with a ten foot pole. It’s understandable, especially when you’re trying to find a viable…

11 Questions Venture Capitalists Will Absolutely Ask You

BusinessFeb 26, 20181KViews 0Likes 0Comments

What you need to know to get your startup funded Starting a company is already hard enough. Now imagine trying to sell your company to a bunch of investors who have heard hundreds of thousands of pitches before yours. We get it; it’s extremely nerve-wracking, but we’re here to help! As a young Venture Capital…