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Billionaire Revolut CEO Nik Storonsky Builds Side VC Bet Firm QuantumLight

Jul 05, 2024 · bloomberg.com
Billionaire Revolut CEO Nik Storonsky Builds Side VC Bet Firm QuantumLight
Nik Storonsky, a billionaire and former Lehman Brothers trader who revolutionized banking with his firm Revolut, is now aiming to transform venture capital. He has established a quantitative investment firm for early-stage companies, QuantumLight, which uses algorithms and artificial intelligence to source deals instead of relying on human input.

Founded in 2022, QuantumLight has already invested in nearly a dozen startups within a year, after raising approximately $200 million for its inaugural fund, which was anchored by Storonsky himself.

Key takeaways

  • Nik Storonsky, a billionaire and former Lehman Brothers trader, is aiming to revolutionize venture capital after his success with financial services firm Revolut.
  • Storonsky has established a quantitative investment firm, QuantumLight, which uses algorithms and artificial intelligence to source deals, focusing less on human input.
  • QuantumLight was founded in 2022 and has already invested in nearly a dozen startups within its first year.
  • The firm raised approximately $200 million for its debut fund, with Storonsky being a significant contributor.
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