Originally founded in 1968, Hambrecht & Quist was a legendary investment bank that played a pivotal role in financing the technology revolution, taking public iconic companies like Apple, Genentech, and Adobe. After being acquired in the late 1990s, the firm was relaunched in 2021 to carry on its legacy. The modern H&Q is an independent investment bank dedicated to serving the innovation economy by providing a range of financial services, including M&A advisory, private placements, and capital raising solutions for disruptive companies in the technology and life sciences sectors.