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Acacia Research

NASDAQ: ACTG

Irvine, US · Founded 1993 · Delaware corporation · 25 employees on LinkedIn

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Acacia Research identifies and acquires undervalued businesses across industrial, energy, and technology sectors, focusing on cash flow generation and operational improvement through its network of industry relationships and transaction expertise. The company targets founder-owned or privately controlled enterprises, public companies, or business divisions with enterprise values under $1 billion, typically holding them as long-term platforms with the flexibility to scale, reinvest, or monetize.

Founders & leadership

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CLAYTON J. HAYNESExecutive
PRPAUL R. RYAN
PAUL R. RYANExecutivePaul R. Ryan is an Executive Officer and Director at Acacia Research. He has extensive experience in multidisciplinary engineering, including electronics design, mechanical systems, thermal management, embedded control, optics, and product safety, with demonstrated proficiency in hardware prototyping and system development.
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RICHARD L. HARRISExecutive
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Martin D. McNulty, Jr.Chief Executive Officer
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Michael ZambitoChief Financial Officer
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Robert RasamnyChief Administrative Officer
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Clifford PressNamed on SEC filing
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Alfred V. TobiaNamed on SEC filing
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Marc W. BoothNamed on SEC filing
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Jennifer GraffNamed on SEC filing
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Maureen O'ConnellNamed on SEC filing
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Katharine WolanykNamed on SEC filing

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$260M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2012–2019

▶$35MraisedDec 2019 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Clifford PressExecutive Officer, Director
  • Alfred V. TobiaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Marc W. BoothExecutive Officer
  • Jennifer GraffExecutive Officer
  • Maureen O'ConnellDirector
  • Katharine WolanykDirector
  • Isaac T. KohlbergDirector
  • Luis E. RinaldiniDirector
  • Jonathan SagalDirector
Amount sold
$35M
First sale
Nov 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$225MraisedFeb 2012 · 13 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • CLAYTON J. HAYNESExecutive Officer
  • EDWARD W. FRYKMANDirector
  • G. LOUIS GRAZIADIO, IIIDirector
  • WILLIAM S. ANDERSONDirector
  • FRED A. deBOOMDirector
  • PAUL R. RYANExecutive Officer, Director
  • RICHARD L. HARRISExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$225M
Amount sold
$225M
First sale
Feb 2012
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Frequently asked questions

What does Acacia Research do?
Acacia Research identifies and acquires undervalued businesses across industrial, energy, and technology sectors, focusing on cash flow generation and operational improvement through its network of industry relationships and transaction expertise. The company targets founder-owned or privately controlled enterprises, public companies, or business divisions with enterprise values under $1 billion, typically holding them as long-term platforms with the flexibility to scale, reinvest, or monetize.
How much funding has Acacia Research raised?
Acacia Research has disclosed $260M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Acacia Research headquartered?
Acacia Research is headquartered in Irvine, US.