Ownership Submission
FORM 3
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Section 17(a) of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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(Print or Type Responses)
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person *
  Simons James R.
2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
02/10/2010
3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
QUINSTREET, INC [QNST]
(Last)
(First)
(Middle)
C/O SPLIT ROCK PARTNERS, 10400 VIKING DRIVE, SUITE 550
4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
__X__ Director __X__ 10% Owner
_____ Officer (give title below) _____ Other (specify below)
5. If Amendment, Date Original Filed(Month/Day/Year)
(Street)

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing(Check Applicable Line)
_X_ Form filed by One Reporting Person
___ Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
(City)
(State)
(Zip)
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1.Title of Security
(Instr. 4)
2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned
(Instr. 4)
3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I)
(Instr. 5)
4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership
(Instr. 5)

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Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security
(Instr. 4)
2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date
(Month/Day/Year)
3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security
(Instr. 4)
4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 5. Ownership Form of Derivative Security: Direct (D) or Indirect (I)
(Instr. 5)
6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership
(Instr. 5)
Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Series A Preferred Stock   (1)   (2) Common Stock 121,324 $ 0 (1) I By SPVC Affiliates Fund I, LLC (3)
Series A Preferred Stock   (1)   (2) Common Stock 4,290,440 $ 0 (1) I By SPVC V, LLC (4)
Series B Preferred Stock   (1)   (2) Common Stock 1,271,187 $ 0 (1) I By SPVC V, LLC (4)
Nonstatutory Stock Option (Right to Buy) 11/17/2009 11/16/2016 Common Stock 25,000 $ 19 D (5)  

Reporting Owners

Reporting Owner Name / Address Relationships
Director 10% Owner Officer Other
Simons James R.
C/O SPLIT ROCK PARTNERS
10400 VIKING DRIVE, SUITE 550
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344
  X   X    

Signatures

/s/ Lisa L. Corbin as Attorney-in-Fact for James R. Simons 02/10/2010
**Signature of Reporting Person Date

Explanation of Responses:

* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 5(b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations. See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
(1) Each share of Series A and Series B Preferred Stock is convertible at any time at the option of the holder, and will convert automatically into shares of the Issuer's Common Stock on a one-for-one basis in connection with the closing of the Issuer's initial public offering.
(2) The securities do not have an expiration date. The securities will convert automatically into shares of the Issuer's Common Stock on a one-for-one basis in connection with the closing of the Issuer's initial public offering.
(3) Represents securities held directly by SPVC Affiliates Fund I, LLC, which is jointly managed by Split Rock Partners, LLC and Vesbridge Partners, LLC. Voting and investment power over the shares, however, has been delegated solely to Split Rock Partners, LLC. Split Rock Partners, LLC has delegated voting and investment decisions with respect to the shares to four individuals (one of whom is the reporting person) who require a two-thirds vote to act. The reporting person may be deemed to be an indirect beneficial owner of the reported securities. The reporting person disclaims any beneficial ownership of the reported securities, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein. This report shall not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
(4) Represents securities held directly by SPVC V, LLC, which is jointly managed by Split Rock Partners, LLC and Vesbridge Partners, LLC. Voting and investment power over the shares, however, has been delegated solely to Split Rock Partners, LLC. Split Rock Partners, LLC has delegated voting and investment decisions with respect to the shares to four individuals (one of whom is the reporting person) who require a two-thirds vote to act. The reporting person may be deemed to be an indirect beneficial owner of the reported securities. The reporting person disclaims any beneficial ownership of the reported securities, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein. This report shall not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
(5) Pursuant to a letter agreement with SPVC V, LLC, the Reporting Person holds this Option for the sole benefit of SPVC V, LLC.
 
Remarks:
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