Quest Venture Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2007 and based in Palo Alto with additional presence in Menlo Park. Operating across North America, the firm embraces a mission to help early-stage companies find their way. The partners source and evaluate startups with innovative ideas and dedicated teams, often serving as the first institutional backer and working closely with founders to refine strategy and product-market fit. With backgrounds at Daimler, Google, and other technology leaders, they help entrepreneurs navigate challenges and scale their businesses.
The firm invests across software, consumer goods, enterprise platforms, health technology, and financial services, focusing on seed and Series A rounds. Typical investments range from $100,000 to $1.5 million, with a preferred check size around $500,000. Beyond capital, Quest Venture Partners provides hands-on guidance in recruiting, business development, and operational planning. The firm has also supported companies in digital media and marketing technology, reinforcing its belief that close collaboration can accelerate growth and strengthen market positioning.
While not solely focused on clean energy, Quest Venture Partners has backed ventures that advance sustainability and battery innovation. Early investments include One Block Off the Grid, a platform for group solar discounts, and a mapping service for electric vehicle chargers. In 2024, they joined a $9 million seed round for Bedrock Materials, a startup producing eco-friendly sodium-ion battery materials for electric vehicles and grid storage. These commitments reflect the firm’s interest in impact investing and support for emerging energy solutions.
