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Quest Global

Engineering services, digital transformation, asset management

Overview

QuEST Global provides engineering and lifecycle services across aerospace, automotive, energy, healthcare, and transportation, focusing on digital transformation and asset management. It uses edge computing, cloud, AI/ML, and industrial IoT to deliver tailored engineering solutions through long-term partnerships, service contracts, project-based engagements, and strategic collaborations. It differentiates itself with a broad industry footprint, global delivery model, and emphasis on partnerships, talent development, and workplace culture. Its goal is to help clients improve operational efficiency and drive business growth by transforming engineering processes and assets with digital tools and data-driven management.

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About Quest Global

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Why Quest Global is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Automotive & TransportationConsultingIndustrial & ManufacturingAerospace

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$581M

Headquarters

Greenville, SC

Founded

1997

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What believers are saying

  • Quest Global bought Tests Assured on November 9, 2026 for wearables expansion.
  • Hillhouse's $4.5 billion valuation and August 2026 board refresh boost credibility.
  • Babcock expanded its naval nuclear work with Quest Global on October 28, 2025.

What critics are saying

  • Tests Assured, BITSILICA, and Alpha-Numero integrations can distract management through 2027.
  • Quest Software sued Quest Global in May 2026, signaling brand and legal friction.
  • Heavy dependence on major OEMs and defense customers makes contract losses existential.

What makes Quest Global unique

  • Quest Global spans aerospace, automotive, energy, medtech, rail, and semiconductors globally.
  • Ajit Prabhu built 23,000 employees across 96 delivery centers by November 2026.
  • Babcock and bp trust Quest Global for long-term, regulated engineering programs.

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Funding

Total Funding

$581M

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4 Rounds

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Benefits

  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Wellness Program
  • Mental Health Support
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Conference Attendance Budget
  • Professional Development Budget

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PR Newswire
Nov 9th, 2026
Quest Global acquires Tests Assured to expand wearables engineering and testing

Quest Global Engineering Services Limited has acquired Tests Assured, a US company that specialises in quality assurance and technology-enabled testing for wearables, smart devices, and immersive products. The deal, announced on November 9, 2026, aims to expand Quest Global's engineering work on wearable products in the high-tech consumer space. Tests Assured, founded in 2018 and based in San Jose, California, has a strong presence among global wearable-device companies. Its expertise spans AR/VR/XR and smart-glasses testing, biometric validation, and computer-vision data collection. "Wearable technology is becoming more sophisticated by the day," said Ajit Prabhu, co-founder and chief executive officer of Quest Global. He said Tests Assured complements the company's engineering capabilities. The two companies plan to expand solutions for existing customers and pursue new opportunities in the hi-tech and semiconductor industry.

PR Newswire
Jun 15th, 2026
Quest Global launches Neprion to accelerate AI smart wearables in $50.9B AR/VR market

Quest Global has launched Neprion, a framework-led engineering service offering designed to accelerate product validation and launch readiness for AI-enabled smart wearables, including AR smart glasses. The service helps OEMs, retailers and fashion brands ensure reliability, interoperability and safety compliance. The platform addresses growing complexity in the AI, AR and XR wearables ecosystem by providing structured validation across hardware, embedded software, connectivity and AI-enabled experiences. With the global AR and VR market projected to generate $50.9 billion in revenues in 2026, Neprion is already supporting customers across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Quest Global, an independent engineering services company operating in over 20 countries with 23,000 employees, aims to help organisations compress time-to-market whilst maintaining quality controls and compliance readiness.

Express Computer
Apr 7th, 2026
Quest Global acquires BITSILICA

Quest Global has announced the acquisition of BITSILICA, an India-based semiconductor design services firm, in a move aimed at strengthening its semiconductor portfolio and accelerating its full-stack engineering strategy. The […]

Outsource Accelerator
Mar 20th, 2026
Hillhouse invests in Quest Global to accelerate engineering growth

Quest Global, a global outsourced engineering services provider, has secured a minority investment from Hillhouse Investment through a combination of primary capital infusion and share purchases from existing stakeholders. The transaction involves funds managed by Hillhouse Investment Management. The Singapore-based company, which employs over 21,500 people across 93 global delivery centres in 18 countries, will use the capital to advance strategic priorities and enhance its engineering capabilities for major original equipment manufacturers worldwide. Quest Global specialises in aerospace, automotive, energy and semiconductor sectors. CEO Ajit Prabhu said the investment validates the company's differentiated value proposition and growth strategy. Hillhouse's Sean Carney cited Quest Global's domain expertise and long-term customer relationships as key investment factors. Jefferies served as exclusive financial adviser.

Outlook Business
Feb 10th, 2026
Hillhouse acquires 5% stake in Quest Global at $4.5B valuation, edging out Temasek

Hillhouse is acquiring a 5% stake in Quest Global at a $4.5 billion valuation, outbidding Temasek in a pre-IPO round. The deal represents a significant jump from Quest Global's previous $1.8 billion valuation when Carlyle Group acquired a stake in 2023. Temasek had also been planning to purchase approximately 5% of the engineering services company. The transaction marks substantial growth for Quest Global, with its valuation increasing 150% in roughly two years.

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