COLE LUNDQUIST

Cole Lundquist serves as a Principal at QED Investors, a premier venture capital firm exclusively dedicated to investing in financial technology companies. In his pivotal role, Cole is instrumental in identifying, evaluating, and supporting the next generation of fintech innovators. His work at QED Investors primarily focuses on early-stage investments, where he partners with ambitious founders building transformative solutions across the financial services landscape.

At QED Investors, Cole's investment thesis centers on several key areas within fintech. He actively seeks out companies revolutionizing payments, modernizing lending platforms, enabling embedded finance solutions, and building critical financial infrastructure. His keen eye for disruptive technology and market potential allows him to pinpoint startups poised for significant growth and impact. Cole's involvement extends beyond capital provision; he works closely with portfolio companies, offering strategic guidance and leveraging QED's deep operational expertise to help them scale and succeed.

Before joining QED Investors, Cole built a robust career foundation that uniquely positions him for his current role. He previously served as a Senior Associate at Insight Partners, a prominent growth equity firm. There, he focused on investments in high-growth software and data companies, gaining invaluable experience in scaling technology businesses. Prior to his tenure at Insight Partners, Cole honed his financial acumen in investment banking at Lazard, where he advised clients on complex mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions. This diverse background, spanning investment banking, growth equity, and venture capital, provides him with a comprehensive understanding of company lifecycles and value creation.

Cole's contributions at QED Investors include his involvement with several promising portfolio companies. He has been actively involved with firms such as Atomic, a leading provider of payroll APIs, Parafin, focused on modernizing credit for small businesses, and Savvy, which aims to simplify financial planning. These engagements highlight his commitment to fostering innovation in areas that directly impact how individuals and businesses manage their finances. Through his strategic insights and hands-on support, Cole Lundquist plays a crucial role in advancing QED Investors' mission to back the best fintech entrepreneurs globally, driving progress and efficiency across the financial ecosystem. His dedication to identifying and nurturing groundbreaking fintech ventures solidifies his reputation as a key player in the venture capital community.