This article was written by Quake Capital’s Founding Partner Glenn Argenbright. Glenn has founded over a dozen startup ventures, resulting in three public offerings, 9 exits, and billions in shareholder returns. In my work advising startups, I’ve been called upon to review thousands of pitch decks, and through that process, certain universal truths and mistakes show…
This article was written by our guest blogger Jeffrey K. Cassin, Counsel at Scarinci Hollenbeck. It was originally posted on scarincihollenbeck.com. Could An Incubator or Accelerator Benefit Your Startup? Startups often need help getting off the ground. One increasingly popular option is to join an incubator or accelerator. Before deciding whether this type of mentorship program…
Apply now! Are you an entrepreneur looking for funding for your startup? Perhaps one of the East Coast’s best-kept secrets, Invent Penn State Venture & IP Conference’s Venture Connection attracts great companies and investors alike. This event is a great way to make connections and potentially secure funding for your startup. What is Venture Connection?…
Are you looking for funding for your startup? Calling all entrepreneurs, visionaries, and startups! Here at Quake, we’re excited to announce the launch of our first accelerator based out of our Los Angeles office. If you’re looking for funding and mentorship, our program just might be for you. Our accelerator lasts twelve weeks, and gives…
An update from Quake. Happy New Year! Almost a year ago, we gave you an update from our office, a coworking space looking out onto the Charging Bull statue in Manhattan’s Financial District. A lot has happened since then. We’ve expanded our team, expanded our portfolio, and expanded our reach. Not only are we opening…
If you’re an entrepreneur, here’s what you need to know about seed stage funding. As an early stage VC, we invest in our portfolio companies through a common investment tool called the convertible note — specifically, we use the KISS Document here at Quake, a variation of a convertible note with friendlier terms. Many entrepreneurs…