EQx Fund

EQx Fund is a Boston-based venture capital fund that backs early-stage companies. It puts people first and picks founders using a profile it calls the EQx founder, based on emotional intelligence, meaning the ability to understand, cooperate with and motivate others.

The fund was set up in January 2018 to invest early in entrepreneurs building biotechnology and other technology companies.

What EQx Fund offers

• Early-stage venture investment — pre-seed to Series A across technology, life sciences and consumer sectors.
• Founder selection — a set of seven personal characteristics used to judge founders.
• Angel network access — a partnership with Boston Harbor Angels supports its investing.
• Partner experience — partners bring investment and operating experience from the United States and abroad.

Who it works with

The fund backs first-time and serial entrepreneurs and says it values diverse teams. It reports that nearly forty percent of investments from its first fund went to female founders.

Key facts

• Based in: Boston, United States
• Founded: 2018
• Decision rule: investments need a unanimous vote by partners
• Portfolio examples: Wasabi and Immusoft