WorldQuant Ventures LLC

WorldQuant Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2014 by Igor Tulchinsky. The firm primarily focuses on disruptive technologies in data, finance, healthcare IT, AI/ML, quantum computing, and space. Based in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, WorldQuant Ventures supports its portfolio companies through strategic advice and introductions, leveraging its extensive experience in technology and data science​. Notable investments include companies like Dataminr, Pico, Credijusto, Benzinga, IonQ, PsiQuantum, Genies, and Skyroot. The firm typically invests at the pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages, with an emphasis on being long-term partners to their portfolio companies​. WorldQuant Ventures is managed by Steve Lau, who brings significant expertise from his background in financial technology and trading. The firm also benefits from the strategic vision of its founder, Igor Tulchinsky, who has a rich history in quantitative trading and venture capital​.