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Accolade Partners

Fund of funds

Washington · Seed–Late Stage · 20 people tracked

Also known as ACCOLADE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

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Investment thesis

Accolade Partners invests as a fund of funds, constructing concentrated portfolios of difficult-to-access managers across venture, growth, empowerment, and blockchain strategies. Founded in 2000 and based in Washington, DC, the firm emphasizes deep expertise and a connected, cohesive team to gain exposure to top-tier underlying funds rather than investing directly in companies.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 11, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Late Stage
HQ
Washington, DC, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2000
AUM
$9.3B

Team · 20 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Atul Rustgi· Managing Partnerin
Jennifer Kopp· Associatein
Nicholas Zylstra· Associate

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Accolade Partners invest at?
Accolade Partners invests at the Seed, Series A, Growth, Late Stage stages.
What sectors does Accolade Partners focus on?
Accolade Partners focuses on Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, Healthtech.
Where is Accolade Partners located?
Accolade Partners is headquartered in Washington, US.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

INBrief with Andrew Salembier from Accolade Partners

The Inside Network · Andrew Salembier

Joelle Kayden – Canvassing the Landscape at Accolade Partners, Venture is Eating the...

Capital Allocators with Ted Seides · Joelle Kayden

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