David Bogoslaw

The firm is already exhibiting strong results, with one unicorn, a successful exit and five up rounds among the achievements of half of its 12 investments so far.

The San Francisco-based firm's LPs include the endowments for Princeton University and University of Michigan, as well as TIFF Investment Management, a fund of funds.

Aiming to start 25 new companies from scratch by 2030, the incubator hopes to stem the outflow of immigrant entrepreneurs who are moving to the US to start businesses due to limited support at home.

Anchored by fund of funds PFR Ventures, the Warsaw-based firm will invest in seed-stage AI, SaaS and healthtech start-ups.

The firm’s investment strategy builds on academic research that shows 51% higher returns over 40 years for venture-backed companies tackling big societal problems than their peers.

New LPs like Cathay Innovation's fund of funds, have provided VoLo Earth Ventures with access to European corporates, giving the firm more insight into corporate adoption of climate technologies.

The early-stage climate tech investment firm is anchored by Voloridge Investment Management, with other LPs including Cathay Innovation’s InnoSquare fund, Morgan Stanley and WovenEarth Ventures.

Before joining QED in 2022, Zuo helped founders at Google’s early-stage venture fund build next-generation fintech and commerce tech companies focused on insurance, e-commerce and other areas.

In response to extended fundraising periods, start-ups are raising bigger seed rounds to bridge the gap, shows JPMorgan’s latest half-year report.  

The firm’s Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures cohort is expanding its focus this year for the first time to include four non-profits in Nigeria, South Africa and the US.