QED Investors is a global venture capital firm founded in 2007 and headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. While known for fintech, it also backs companies at the intersection of creator economy, consumer commerce and embedded finance—such as Stem (a financial platform for artists and creators) and its investment in Superjoi, which enables fans to fund creators’ content projects. QED believes creators will operate like entrepreneurs and seeks to invest in platforms and commerce models that empower audience-driven brands.