Quark Venture

Venture Capital Vancouver, Canada ·Founded 2015

Overview

Quark Venture is a Vancouver-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in the life sciences sector. The firm focuses on innovative biotechnology and health sciences companies with breakthrough technology platforms and projects. Quark Venture aims to address unmet medical needs through innovations in drug development, medical devices, health IT, and emerging convergent technologies. The firm's investment strategy encompasses a broad range of stages, including Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage, and Pre-IPO. Geographically, Quark Venture has a diverse focus, investing in regions such as the United States, Canada, China, Europe, Africa, and Latin America. The industries targeted by the firm include Biotechnology, Health Sciences, Medical Devices, Health IT, and Emerging Technologies. Quark Venture's portfolio includes investments in companies like SQZ Biotech, which is developing cell therapy platforms for various diseases. The firm has a history of significant investments, such as a $4 million investment in SQZ Biotech in 2016. Quark Venture's approach combines financial support with strategic guidance to help portfolio companies achieve their growth objectives and bring innovative solutions to the healthcare market.

Investment Focus

  • Innovative biotechnology and health sciences companies
  • Breakthrough technology platforms
  • Addressing unmet medical needs
  • Global market potential

Portfolio Companies

SQZ Biotech

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Frequently asked questions about Quark Venture

What sectors does Quark Venture invest in?

Quark Venture invests in Medical Devices, Emerging Technologies, Biotechnology, Health IT and Health Sciences, and is based in Vancouver, Canada. Quark Venture is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Quark Venture invest at?

Quark Venture backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.

Which regions does Quark Venture invest in?

Quark Venture invests across United States, Canada, Europe, China, Latin America and Africa.

What companies has Quark Venture invested in?

Quark Venture's portfolio includes SQZ Biotech.

How do I contact Quark Venture?

Quark Venture's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.

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