QD Ventures

QD Ventures is a venture capital platform focused on growth and late stage investments in those internet and technology companies which are building industries and ecosystems of the future. Its biggest aspiration is to support the tremendous changes which our world is currently undergoing helping best entrepreneurs with capital and expertise. QDV’s team members have been founders, early employees, and investors in a number of leading technology companies and combine multiple years of diverse experience in the industry. Its investments include Carta, Udemy, Lemonade, Auto 1, Marley Spoon and other.

7 past transactions

Carta

Secondary Market in 2021
Carta is a software company that operates a SEC-registered transfer agent and equity management platform for private companies. The platform helps private firms manage cap tables, corporate governance, 409A valuations, and compliance, issue stock electronically, and share equity information among shareholders, employees, auditors, and counsel. It digitizes stock certificates, stock options, warrants, and derivatives to provide a real-time view of ownership and enables employees to track vesting and exercise rights. Carta serves venture-backed startups, pre-IPO companies, and other private enterprises in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company maintains additional offices in the United States, Brazil, and Canada.

Udemy

Venture Round in 2020
Udemy is a global online learning platform offering thousands of courses across various categories such as programming, data science, leadership, and more. It caters to individual learners and enterprises through Udemy Business, providing subscription access to its extensive course library along with learning analytics and custom content hosting.

AUTO1 Group

Secondary Market in 2019
AUTO1 Group GmbH is a Berlin-based technology platform that specializes in the buying and selling of used cars. Founded in 2012, the company connects individual customers and professional car dealers through its digital marketplace, facilitating seamless transactions without the need for negotiation. AUTO1 Group sources used vehicles from various channels, including original equipment manufacturers and dealerships, and offers a certified and diverse inventory through its brands, such as AUTO1.com and Autohero.com. Operating in nearly 30 countries across Europe and North America, Auto1 Group serves both the retail market for private customers and the merchant segment for commercial car dealers. Its services include auction fees and logistics, ensuring a streamlined and transparent process in the used car trade.

Lemonade

Secondary Market in 2019
Lemonade, Inc. is an innovative insurance company that provides a range of insurance products in the United States and Europe, including homeowners, renters, and landlord insurance. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company utilizes artificial intelligence and behavioral economics to streamline the insurance process, eliminating traditional brokers and paperwork. By employing advanced technology, Lemonade offers instant service and sets competitive rates for its policies. The company also acts as an agent for other insurance providers, further expanding its offerings. With a commitment to social good, Lemonade aims to transform the insurance industry by prioritizing transparency and efficiency.

LemonCat

Convertible Note in 2017
LemonCat GmbH, established in Berlin, Germany in 2016 by Doreen Huber, operates an online platform specializing in business catering services. The company aims to simplify corporate event planning by offering a marketplace with a wide selection of local caterers, free for businesses to use. It provides features such as a low price guarantee and flexible cancellation options up to 48 hours before events, aiming to reduce organizational stress for businesses.

Marley Spoon

Series B in 2016
Marley Spoon Inc., operating under the name Marley Spoon, is a meal kit service established in 2014 and headquartered in New York, New York. The company specializes in delivering weekly meal kits that include pre-portioned ingredients and recipes directly to customers' doors, enabling them to prepare home-cooked meals. As a subsidiary of Marley Spoon AG, the company focuses on providing a convenient culinary experience, allowing customers to enjoy a variety of dishes without the hassle of grocery shopping.

Marley Spoon

Series B in 2016
Marley Spoon Inc., operating under the name Marley Spoon, is a meal kit service established in 2014 and headquartered in New York, New York. The company specializes in delivering weekly meal kits that include pre-portioned ingredients and recipes directly to customers' doors, enabling them to prepare home-cooked meals. As a subsidiary of Marley Spoon AG, the company focuses on providing a convenient culinary experience, allowing customers to enjoy a variety of dishes without the hassle of grocery shopping.
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