SVQUAD

SVQUAD, also called Silicon Valley Quad or SVQ, is a syndicate of investors that gives seed funding to first-time technology entrepreneurs. Their companies must be incorporated in the United States.

Its capital is meant to carry a company for 18 to 24 months, long enough to reach a milestone that helps it attract Series A investors.

What SVQUAD offers

• Seed rounds — SVQ leads early rounds for both business-to-business and consumer start-ups.
• Co-investment — it partners with Inventus Capital Partners on every deal, so start-ups need to raise less angel money.
• Founder engagement — passive syndicate investors supply extra capital, letting the leads work closely with founders.

Who it works with

First-time founders of early-stage technology companies incorporated in the US. The syndicate looks for a varied portfolio.

Key facts

• Deal pace: about 8 new investments annually
• Funding window: 18 to 24 months
• Leadership: three veteran investors and entrepreneurs, with a fourth member as operating partner
• Co-investor: Inventus Capital Partners