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Hambrecht & Quist
AddedFeb 13, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Hambrecht & Quist

Hambrecht & Quist

Inactive

San Francisco-based H&Q, a pioneer in tech sector investment banking, underwrote IPOs for Apple, Amazon, and more.

Location
San Francisco, CA, US
Founded
1968
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Hambrecht & Quist (H&Q) was an investment bank based in San Francisco, California noted for its focus on the technology and Internet sectors. H&Q was founded by Bill Hambrecht and George Quist in California, in 1968.

H&Q was an early player in the technology sector, underwriting initial public offerings (IPOs) for Apple Computer, Genentech, and Adobe Systems in the 1980s. In the 1990s, H&Q also backed the IPOs of Netscape, MP3.com, and Amazon.com.

Hambrecht & Quist - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments13
Current Portfolio Count6
Total Portfolio Exits3

Top Investment Stages

Series Unknown4 (33.3%)
Series A3 (25.0%)
Series B3 (25.0%)
Private Equity1 (8.3%)
Series C1 (8.3%)

Stage Mix

Series Unknown 33%Series A 25%Series B 25%Private Equity 8%Series C 8%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

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Hambrecht & Quist - Classification

Also Known As
  • Hambrecht & Quist Incorporated
NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 522000Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
  • 522100Depository Credit Intermediation
  • 522110Commercial Banking
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 6020Commercial Banks
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  • 6200Security And Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges, And Services
  • 6280Services Allied With The Exchange Of Securities Or Commodities
  • 6282Investment Advice