
Acorn Pacific Ventures
Description
Acorn Pacific Ventures is a Santa Clara, California-based venture capital firm established in 2017, dedicated to investing in early-stage technology companies. The firm positions itself as a strategic partner to visionary entrepreneurs, offering not just capital but also comprehensive support including strategic guidance, operational assistance, and access to an extensive network. Their core mission is to foster innovation and build long-term value by helping portfolio companies scale and succeed in the global market.
The firm's investment thesis centers on disruptive technologies and innovative business models across a diverse range of sectors. Acorn Pacific Ventures actively seeks opportunities in areas such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), FinTech, and Healthcare IT. Beyond these core areas, their interest extends to broader technology segments including enterprise software, cloud computing, big data, and the Internet of Things (IoT), reflecting a broad yet focused approach to digital transformation.
Acorn Pacific Ventures typically engages with companies at the Seed and Series A stages of funding. Their portfolio demonstrates a commitment to early-stage growth, with over 20 investments made to date in promising startups. While specific fund sizes are not publicly disclosed, their investment pattern suggests a typical first check size ranging from approximately $500,000 for robust seed rounds up to $4,000,000 for initial Series A participation. This range allows them to provide meaningful capital to support the initial growth and scaling efforts of their portfolio companies.
Investor Profile
Acorn Pacific Ventures has backed more than 24 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 8% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Taiwan, Hong Kong.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Typical check size: $500K – $4M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (38%)
- Series A (29%)
- Series B (13%)
- Series C (8%)
- Series Unknown (8%)
- Convertible Note (4%)
Country Focus
- United States (75%)
- Taiwan (8%)
- Hong Kong (4%)
- France (4%)
- Indonesia (4%)
- China (4%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Analytics
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- E-commerce
- Information Technology
- Financial Services
- Fintech
- Machine Learning
- Saas
- Internet Of Things
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