Christianson brings extensive IR, capital formation experience from KSL Capital, Alpha Edison and The Blackstone Group

QED Investors, a leading global venture capital firm focused on investing in disruptive financial services companies, today announced the hire of Courtney Christianson.

Courtney joins QED as head of investor relations and will be responsible for increasing the global scale of its investor relations function and the scope of its sources of investment capital. She will develop and strengthen relationships with new and existing investors as well as design and manage future fundraising strategies from inception to outcome.

“This is a critical role in the evolution of QED and I am thrilled to bring on such a talented and well-respected head of IR as Courtney to our team,” said QED Investors Managing Partner Nigel Morris.

“As QED continues to scale, Courtney will play an instrumental role in maintaining ongoing dialogue with potential partners, as well as managing our highly valued relationships with our existing LPs who have put their trust in us.”

Courtney joins QED most recently from KSL Capital, a leader in travel and leisure investing, where she oversaw investor relations and fundraising efforts across equity, opportunistic and credit vehicles, as well as facilitated global team LP coverage.

Previously, Courtney spent three years as the founder of Apogee HQ, a business development consultancy for venture and growth equity managers and companies. She has also served in senior roles at Alpha Edison and 3L Capital. Courtney began her investor relations career at The Blackstone Group in New York as a vice president within private equity.

“QED’s organic growth has fueled relationships with some of the most respected LPs in the world,” said Courtney. “Combining this history with today’s early stage, growth, and opportunistic platform will be an exciting next chapter, and I’m thrilled to support our QED team and investors in continued partnership.”

Courtney will be based in Denver, Colorado.

Founded in 2007, QED Investors has invested in more than 180 companies, including 26 unicorns, and has $4.8 billion under management. In September 2021, QED announced it had closed a substantially oversubscribed $1.05 billion fund, including $550 million in QED Fund VII for early stage investments and $500 million in a new Growth Fund.

About QED Investors

QED Investors is a global leading venture capital firm based in Alexandria, Va. Founded by Nigel Morris and Frank Rotman in 2007, QED Investors is focused on investing in disruptive financial services companies worldwide. QED Investors is dedicated to building great businesses and uses a unique, hands-on approach that leverages its partners’ decades of entrepreneurial and operational experience, helping companies achieve breakthrough growth. Notable investments include AvidXchange, Bitso, ClearScore, Current, Creditas, Credit Karma, Kavak, Klarna, Konfio, Loft, Mission Lane, Nubank, QuintoAndar, Remitly and SoFi.

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