ABOUT VQ
We don't just invest
in the future. We have
the vision required to build it.
VQ Capital stands at the forefront of navigating the challenges of the compounding era.
We are explorers, industry catalysts, and proven operators—driven by a relentless curiosity to seek out uncommon opportunities and the operational excellence to create extraordinary outcomes.
We are led by a team of peak-performing leaders who have disrupted industries over the past three decades. Our firm's strength lies in our inspired leadership—empowering every partner and founder to achieve their full potential.
Key architect of Amazon’s predictive analytics. Instrumental in Google incubation.
FOUNDERS / MANAGING PARTNERS
Technologist with deep roots in scaling AI systems at IBM
Investor and growth leader at Deloitte and New Vista Capital. Former Israeli Special Forces.
Scaled paid search pioneer Overture. Led global enterprises at PayPal and Expedia.
Our Cyber strategy is driven by Yotam Avrahami, a former Partner at New Vista Capital and Deloitte, and a veteran of the Israeli Special Forces with real world experience executing hybrid cyber and kinetic military missions.
Our AI transformation capabilities are anchored by an elite team of operators, including Brian Lent, a key architect of Amazon’s early predictive analytics and instrumental in the incubation of Google at Stanford; John Kim, who scaled paid search pioneer Overture and led global enterprises at PayPal and Expedia; and Praveen Hirsave, a technologist with deep roots in scaling AI systems at IBM.
At VQ Capital, we understand the challenges and opportunities of the compounding era. Whether that is the next generation of leading cyber intelligence businesses or the evolution of AI in this compounding era. Our experience navigating the gap between AI's promise and its real-world application positions us to guide organizations past the pilot trap and into genuine, transformative change.
We don't just provide capital—we pursue organizations that redefine marketplaces, leveraging our cohesive expertise to unlock deep infrastructure and market reach while building the next generation of wealth and enduring legacies for our partners.
Lt. General,
Charles "Tuna" Moore
(Former) Deputy Commander of U.S. Cyber Command; U.S. Cyber Command's Director of Operations
Served as Deputy Commander of U.S. Cyber Command from 2020 to 2022, leading national-level cyber operations to defend and advance U.S. interests in partnership with domestic and international allies. He previously served as U.S. Cyber Command’s Director of Operations, helping shape the nation’s strategic approach to cyberspace defense.
Joseph Black, Mastery Gunnery Sergeant USMC
(Former) Special Operations Command (MARSOC)
Marine Corps Signal Intelligence / EW Command
Joseph Black has spent his entire 30+ year career in the technical-intelligence tools market. First, over 20 years within Special Operations and the Marine Corps Signal Intelligence/EW Command. Second, over a decade in commercial markets advising companies similar to Pike and operating as a Sales Executive. He is a foremost expert in cyber tools and has seen almost every solution available.
Arik Arad
Arad is a former operational partner at Pegasus Advisor PE and partner at Stonecourt Capital. Mr. Arad has over 30 years business knowledge in growing global companies as well as a wealth of international business development and investment experience.
Avidor Bartov
CPO and Co-Founder, Axonius
Tom Werner
Tom Werner is an investor, advisor and board member. He spent 18 years on the front lines of the solar revolution as the CEO of SunPower and has more than 25 years of experience in leadership roles at disruptive technology and energy organizations.
Before joining SunPower, he was CEO at Silicon Light Machines, Inc., an optical solutions subsidiary of Cypress Semiconductor Corporation; prior to that he held the role of VP and general manager of the Business Connectivity Group of 3Com Corp.
He serves on the boards of Wolfspeed Inc., H2U, Flo, CALSSA, and the University of Wisconsin College of Engineering Industrial Advisory Board.
Tom is passionate about investing and advising companies that have disruptive potential.
Hans Peter Brondmo
Former CEO Everyday Robots, VP Google. With one foot in today, and the other in the future, Everyday Robots was on a mission to turn the helper robots of science fiction into reality.
A high-tech executive and successful entrepreneur, Hans Peter has spent his career at the intersection of technology innovation and creating products and companies that empower people. He has founded several category defining companies including Plum, Post Communications, and DiVA VideoShop.
Hans Peter has served on start-up and non-profit boards, is the author of the NYT best selling book, The Engaged Customer, is on the MIT Media Lab Visiting Committee, and has been a guest lecturer at MIT and Cambridge University.
VQ Capital’s collective experience spans from the genesis of the modern Internet, mobile computing, and AI to the highest levels of global commerce and finance.
THE MEANING BEHIND THE NAME
Vision Quotient
Vision Quotient (VQ) is the analytical capacity to foresee and capitalize on future market evolution. It is the defining metric for leadership in the compounding era.
In a world where algorithmic change outpaces hardware, traditional foresight fails. VQ is our unique advantage—the structural ability to convert technological change into superior, measurable value.
VQ Capital applies this quotient to private capital through three core pillars:
We’re driven by the collective experience of having lived through and helped lead major platform transformations from the Internet to the rise of AI.
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Investments based on insights
Co-creation and collaboration
We believe in a hands-on approach, entering every partnership with a clear thesis that we create with entrepreneurs and family offices.
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We believe in a hands-on approach, entering every partnership with a clear thesis that we create with entrepreneurs and family offices.
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Proven builders and leaders