Summary
Paul Quigley is a partner and investor based in New York with 11 years of combined software and venture experience bridging engineering and early-stage investing. Trained in computer science with an AI track from Stanford, he moved from hands-on software roles at Palantir and Addepar into venture, joining HOF Capital as its first full-time analyst and helping scale the firm to $1B+ AUM. Paul has sourced and backed frontier AI and deep-technology companies—early checks include Anthropic and SpaceX—and now advises emerging VC managers while serving as a partner at Venice Search Partners. He combines technical fluency with deal-making instincts, making him a pragmatic operator for founders navigating product-market fit and technical due diligence. Known for seeking mission-driven teams, he’s equally comfortable discussing architecture and go-to-market strategy, and often evaluates opportunities through both an engineering and investor lens.
11 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence Track, Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence Track at Stanford University