Q2Q — Startup Profile

AI-native deal sourcing for private equity

HQ: San Francisco, CA | Founded: 2025 | Employees: 2 | Stage: Pre-Seed | Website: https://www.tryq2q.com

About

Q2Q is an AI-native deal sourcing engine for private equity, search funds, and independent sponsors. Researches markets, builds prospect lists, runs multi-channel outreach (email/phone), books meetings. Founded by Brianna Lin (UPenn M&T) and Claire Wu. YC W26. $500K from YC. San Francisco.

The Take

Very early (YC W26, $500K). AI deal sourcing for PE is a crowded space. Founders are UPenn M&T grads.

Key People

• Brianna Lin
• Claire Wu

Key Competitors

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Timeline Highlights

• 2026-01: YC W26 batch; raised $500K
• 2025: Q2Q founded

Recent News

• (2026)

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