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.

Nadia Asoyan

Venture Partner

6 past transactions

Carta

Secondary Market in 2021
Carta, Inc. is a SEC-registered transfer agent based in Palo Alto, California, that provides an online platform for private companies to manage their equity electronically. This platform facilitates cap table management, corporate governance, 409A valuations, and compliance, allowing corporations to issue stock to investors digitally. It serves a diverse clientele, including venture-backed small businesses, enterprises, and pre-IPO companies in the United States and internationally. Carta also digitizes paper stock certificates, stock options, warrants, and derivatives, creating a real-time overview of ownership for startups. The platform enhances collaboration among shareholders, employees, auditors, and legal counsel, enabling them to track vesting, access documents, and exercise options efficiently. Additionally, Carta has offices in Brazil and Canada, broadening its reach in the equity management space.

AUTO1 Group

Secondary Market in 2019
AUTO1 Group GmbH is a technology-driven platform that facilitates the buying and selling of used cars, primarily operating in Europe and North America. Founded in 2012 and based in Berlin, the company connects individual consumers and professional dealers through its digital marketplace. AUTO1 Group sources its inventory from various channels, including original equipment manufacturers and dealerships, ensuring a diverse selection of certified vehicles. The company operates multiple business units, such as AUTO1.com and Autohero.com, and aims to provide a seamless trading experience without the need for negotiation. Its operations are divided into two segments: Merchant, which sells cars to commercial dealers, and Retail, focused on selling directly to private customers. With a presence in almost 30 countries, AUTO1 Group continues to expand its services in the used car market.

Lemonade

Secondary Market in 2019
Lemonade, Inc. is an insurance provider based in New York, offering a range of products in the United States and Europe. Founded in 2015, the company specializes in homeowners and renters insurance, covering stolen or damaged property and personal liability for accidents involving customers. Additionally, Lemonade offers landlord insurance policies for property owners renting out their units. The company distinguishes itself by utilizing artificial intelligence and behavioral economics to streamline the insurance process, replacing traditional brokers and paperwork with automated systems. As a licensed insurance carrier, Lemonade aims to enhance customer experience while promoting social good.

LemonCat

Convertible Note in 2017
LEMONCAT GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, operates an online platform that specializes in business catering services. The company provides a marketplace designed to simplify the process of sourcing local catering options for meetings, conferences, and events. With a diverse selection of caterers, LEMONCAT offers businesses a user-friendly experience, featuring a low price guarantee and the convenience of free cancellations up to 48 hours before an event. By focusing on quality food options and reducing the logistical challenges associated with catering, LEMONCAT aims to enhance the everyday dining experience in professional settings.

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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