TLDR
- QuantumLight, founded by Revolut creator Nik Storonsky, has closed its first $250 million venture capital fund
- The fund will support founders in AI, Web3, Fintech, SaaS, and Healthtech sectors
- QuantumLight uses an AI model called Aleph for a systematic approach to investing
- The firm released the “Hiring Top Talent” playbook based on Revolut’s recruitment practices
- The playbook emphasizes structured hiring processes and building internal recruitment teams
QuantumLight, the venture capital firm founded by Revolut creator Nik Storonsky, has successfully closed its first fund at $250 million. The firm announced today that the oversubscribed fund reached its hard cap with backing from billionaire tech founders and major institutions.
The New York-based firm, launched in 2023, focuses on investing in early-growth stage companies across multiple tech sectors including AI, Web3, Fintech, SaaS, and Healthtech. QuantumLight aims to bring a more scientific approach to venture capital investing.
At the core of QuantumLight’s strategy is its proprietary AI model called Aleph. This technology was specifically built to identify outlier growth-stage companies with strong potential.
“Our ambition is to build the world’s best systematic venture capital and growth equity firm – and support the new generation of founders by sharing some of the operating principles that we developed at Revolut,” said Storonsky, who also serves as CEO and Founder of Revolut.
The Revolut Recruitment Blueprint
Alongside the fund announcement, QuantumLight released its second public playbook titled “Hiring Top Talent.” This resource was co-authored with Storonsky himself and builds on the success of their previous manual “Driving High Performance.”
The playbook reveals the structured recruitment approach that helped Revolut scale to over 10,000 employees in approximately 10 years. It offers a practical blueprint for founders at every stage of the hiring process.
The guide emphasizes hiring at speed without compromising quality. It focuses on identifying high-potential problem-solvers through a structured, repeatable process designed to ensure consistency and reduce bias in hiring.
A key recommendation is treating talent acquisition as a strategic function that shouldn’t be outsourced. The playbook advocates for building an internal recruitment team early in a company’s development.
Real-World Applications
The framework is already being used across QuantumLight’s portfolio companies. It provides teams with practical tools to scale with clarity from day one.
Mark Lee, Founder and CEO of MarqVision, a QuantumLight portfolio company, shared his experience:
“QuantumLight’s frameworks around hiring helped us bring structure and consistency to how we evaluate candidates. Leveraging the talent framework and interview playbooks gave us a clear starting point and helped us accelerate our hiring efforts.”
The approach aligns with QuantumLight’s broader mission to make successful operating systems replicable. The firm believes that founders shouldn’t need to reinvent core business processes.
Ilya Kondrashov, CEO of QuantumLight, explained this philosophy: “Our goal is to make the invisible operating systems behind iconic companies like Revolut visible and replicable. Founders shouldn’t have to reinvent the wheel when it comes to building high-performing teams.”
The venture firm plans to continue sharing operational tools and frameworks. This approach helps scale-ups move faster and more efficiently from day one of their operations.
The fund closure marks an important milestone for QuantumLight as it continues to build its portfolio of innovative companies. With its systematic approach to investing and emphasis on operational excellence, the firm is positioning itself as a valuable partner for the next generation of tech founders.
The “Hiring Top Talent” playbook is now publicly available on the QuantumLight website, offering founders access to recruitment strategies that helped build one of the world’s largest fintech companies.
