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Hambrecht & Quist

American investment bank

Hambrecht & Quist (H&Q) was an investment bank based in San Francisco, California noted for its focus on the technology and Internet sectors. H&Q was founded by Bill Hambrecht and George Quist in California, in 1968. H&Q was an early player in the technology sector, underwriting initial public offerings (IPOs) for Apple Computer, Genentech, and Adobe Systems in the 1980s.² Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1968Founded¹

Industryinvestment bank¹
HeadquartersSan Francisco¹

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Apple Computer IPO 1980 — Photo: Morgan Stanley & Co. and Hambrecht & Quist., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons³

Hambrecht & Quist (H&Q) was an investment bank based in San Francisco, California noted for its focus on the technology and Internet sectors. H&Q was founded by Bill Hambrecht and George Quist in California, in 1968.²

Timeline

1968Founded Founded¹

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WikidataHambrecht & Quist on Wikidata
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WikipediaHambrecht & Quist on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsHambrecht & Quist photo by Morgan Stanley & Co. and Hambrecht & Quist., Public domain