Sam Oyer

Sam Oyer is an Associate at Quake Capital based in New York City, where he specializes in early-stage venture capital investments. In this capacity, he evaluates seed-stage startups and supports the operational execution of the firm's intensive 12-week accelerator program. Working alongside managing partners Glenn Argenbright, Amy Coveny, and Raj Chakraborty, Oyer helps manage deal flow for a fund that ranks in the top two percent of early-stage investors globally based on exit performance. His investment sourcing strategy primarily targets emerging technology companies, with a specific emphasis on climate innovation, impact-driven ventures, and historically underserved founders seeking initial institutional capital. Through his role at the accelerator, he provides strategic guidance to portfolio companies navigating their initial growth phases. Oyer currently focuses on identifying high-potential seed opportunities and scaling impact-oriented startups within the broader venture ecosystem.