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Quora
Quora, founded by Adam D'Angelo in 2009, operates a Q&A platform and AI chatbot service Poe.
Quora
Adam D'Angelo co-founded Quora in 2009 after serving as Facebook's CTO (per public record). The platform crowdsources answers to user questions and became a destination for expert insights. D'Angelo also co-founded the AI research nonprofit OpenAI in 2015. Quora's strategy blends social Q&A with monetized AI. Its core platform generates revenue through advertising and a subscription tier, Quora+. In 2023, the company launched Poe, an AI chatbot aggregator that lets users access models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and others. Quora has raised over $226M in venture funding from Benchmark, Y Combinator, and Matrix Partners (per PitchBook, 2024). Geographic footprint is primarily North America, with some user base in Asia. Headcount is approximately 200 staff (per LinkedIn, 2024). No disclosed assets under management. D'Angelo remains CEO and majority shareholder. No known philanthropic foundation or family office structure. Quora's structural differentiator is its dual identity as both a legacy Q&A platform and an AI product company. D'Angelo's role as an early OpenAI board member (until 2023) placed Quora at the center of AI governance debates (per The New York Times, 2023).
General information
Firm type
other
Year founded
2009
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Mountain View
Corporate office
Mountain View, CA, United States
Principals
Adam D'Angelo
Co-Founder and CEO
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Quora?
Adam D'Angelo, as CEO and majority shareholder, controls strategic and capital-allocation decisions. The company has not disclosed a dedicated investment committee or chief investment officer.
How does Quora source proprietary deal flow?
Quora does not operate as an investment firm; it is a product company. Its strategic moves are internally developed, notably the launch of Poe in 2023.
Is Quora structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
Quora is a Delaware corporation, not a family office or venture firm. It is a privately held technology company.
Does Quora participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Neither. Quora has not publicly disclosed any fund commitments or direct investments in external companies.
What investment stages does Quora typically target?
Quora does not publicly invest in external startups or funds.
Which sectors does Quora explicitly avoid?
No sector exclusions are publicly documented. The company focuses on its Q&A platform and AI products.
How is Quora related to OpenAI?
Adam D'Angelo served on OpenAI's board from its founding in 2015 until 2023. Quora is not a subsidiary or affiliate of OpenAI.
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