TQ Ventures

TQ Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests from first principles and commits deeply to founders globally. The firm manages approximately $2 billion in assets across four funds and has invested in more than 80 companies. TQ Ventures distinguishes itself through its intellectual independence, long-term relationships, and a unique ability to provide strategic and customer introductions to significant enterprises worldwide. They actively pursue promising investments rather than passively waiting, focusing on fundamental analysis over industry trends.

The firm was founded in 2018 by longtime friends Schuster Tanger and Andrew Marks. Both founders brought extensive experience from traditional investing, approaching the venture capital industry with a fresh perspective. They designed TQ Ventures to identify, partner with, and support the world’s most promising founders, building the firm around common sense and a deep respect for the craft of investing. Their unconventional approach has led to top-decile or top-quartile performance across their funds.

TQ Ventures has a diverse portfolio spanning various sectors, including blockchain, consumer technology, fintech, healthcare, food, and SaaS. Notable investments include companies like Luron AI, Lawhive, Linq, Pomelo, Plenful, Railway, Modern Treasury, Augmodo, nsave, Ro, Clubhouse, and Nomadic AI. These investments highlight the firm's focus on innovative solutions in areas such as AI-powered workflow automation, legal services, financial software, digital health platforms, and spatial AI for robotics and autonomous vehicles.

The TQ Ventures team is described as investing enthusiasts who are curious, rigorous, and deeply committed to their work. Led by Andrew Marks and Schuster Tanger, the team comprises individuals with varied backgrounds in startups, technical fields, investing, and sales. They emphasize high standards, low ego, and a collaborative, hands-on approach, often rolling up their sleeves to assist founders with everything from go-to-market strategies and brand positioning to early traction and narrative clarity. The firm also fosters community among founders through regularly hosted dinners around the world.