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QuestMark Partners
QuestMark is an expansion-stage firm investing behind exceptional management teams building market-leading or market-creating companies. Over 18 years, four...
QuestMark Partners
QuestMark is an expansion-stage firm investing behind exceptional management teams building market-leading or market-creating companies. Over 18 years, four funds and 60+ investments, it has established a track record as a trusted partner with portfolio company management teams and co-investors. Initial investments are typically $5-15 million, with capacity to invest $25-30 million in appropriate situations. The firm has particular interest in enterprise software, vertically-focused cloud software, mobile software, tech-enabled business services, security, financial technology, consumer internet, and healthcare IT.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
1998
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Ellicott City
Corporate office
2850 Quarry Lake Drive Suite 301, Baltimore, MD 21209, United States
Principals
Ben Schapiro
Founder & Partner
Tim Krongard
Partner
Mike Ward
Partner
Brian Matthews
Partner
Nick Superina
Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Does QuestMark participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
QuestMark invests directly in expansion-stage companies; there is no mention of fund-of-fund commitments or LP investments in other venture or private equity firms. Its model centers on leading or participating in direct equity financings, with the ability to co-invest alongside growth-oriented partners. The firm has not disclosed any separate fund-of-funds allocation.
What investment stages does QuestMark target?
QuestMark targets expansion-stage companies — those with a proven go-to-market strategy and strong recurring revenue that need capital to accelerate and establish market leadership. The firm explicitly states it is not rigid about a specific revenue threshold, focusing instead on momentum and market opportunity. It does not invest in seed or pre-revenue startups.
How is QuestMark's holding period different from other growth equity firms?
QuestMark advertises a patient approach: holding periods have ranged from one to thirteen years. The firm's limited partners are described as equally patient, and the team states it does 'not aim for an exit' but builds for long-term standalone success. This aligns with a strategy that can accommodate delayed liquidity events without pressure to return capital on standard fund timelines.
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