Acorn Pacific Ventures
Venture capitalSan Mateo · Seed–Growth · 11 people tracked
Also known as ACORN PACIFIC VENTURES, LLC
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Investment thesis
Acorn Pacific Ventures invests in early-stage technology companies bridging Silicon Valley and the Asia Pacific region. The firm targets Industry 4.0 businesses that integrate digital and physical elements to modernize traditional industries and supply chains. It favors companies with proprietary technology and teams demonstrating innovative thinking and proven solutions to hard problems. Leveraging decades of combined technical product experience and a cross-border network spanning trade, manufacturing, and partnerships, Acorn positions itself as a partner for companies pursuing cross-border expansion between Asia and the United States.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 15, 2026.
Team · 11 people
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What they invest in
from 46 of 53 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×20SaaS ×15Enterprise Software ×12Hardware ×10Data & Infrastructure ×7Marketing Tech ×7Biotech ×6Healthtech ×6
HQs:United States×21Taiwan×5China×2Indonesia×2France×1Hong Kong×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 25 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×162 founders×73 founders×2
Where their founders studiedfrom 25 founders with education data
Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×4Stanford University ×3RMIT University ×2Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×2University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ×2Washington University in St. Louis ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 25 founders with field-of-study data
Computer Science ×9Engineering ×9Business & Management ×8Economics ×3Finance & Accounting ×3
Where their founders worked beforefrom 27 founders with career history
Qualcomm ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
6 founders hold a PhD · 6 hold an MBA (of 25 with degree data)
Investments · 53 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 22024 · 32023 · 12022 · 42020 · 22016 · 12014 · 316 dated
Atolio provides AI-powered enterprise search that lets employees ask questions of corporate knowledge and receive permission-aware answers across workplace apps like Slack, Google Workspace, Salesforce, and ServiceNow.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareDenver, US
David Lanstein(Executive Officer, Director)inGareth Watts(Executive Officer, Director)inMark-Andrew Matta(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJung Kung Yang(Director)
Co-investorsBloomberg BetaTransLink CapitalAddin VentureParameter Ventures
Earthshot provides end-to-end support for land stewards developing and financing nature-based carbon projects, including greenhouse gas accounting, compliance with carbon standards, and project financing.
CleantechClimate TechImpact & Social GoodSebastopol, US
Troy Carter(CEO & Co-Founder)inPatrick Leung(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMaryanna Saenko(Director)in
Co-investorsParameter VenturesTrailhead CapitalEarth FoundryEnergy FoundryFuture VenturesEarthshot Ventures+6 more
Eureka Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing T-cell-based therapies to treat solid tumors and other cancers.
BiotechHealthtechEmeryville, US
Cheng Liu(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardSandy Chau(Director)Hsing Kung(Director)Qiushi Fu(Director)Michael Cannon(Director)
Board seat"Chih-Kai ""C.K." ChengChih-Kai Cheng· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsYosemite
Mountain View, US
Robin Woodby(Founder)inTushar Dave(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Ashok Belani(Director)Chung-Kao Hsieh(Director)Parmod Kumar Gupta(Director)Akihiko Maeda(Director)
Board seatChung-Kao Hsieh· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsGENIUS NYNautilus Ventures Management Company (Us), LlcReshape
AdsGency is an AI-powered platform for planning, executing, and optimizing omnichannel advertising campaigns.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing TechCupertino, US
Bolbi L.(Founder)inBolbi Liu(Founder)in
Co-investorsStreamlined VenturesTechstarsTranspose Platform ManagementPlug and Play VenturesUpHonest Capital
Ambiguous builds an AI agent platform for workflow automation where multiple agents collaborate to handle business tasks with human-level understanding.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS
Cody Updegrave(Founder)in
Co-investorsA16Z SpeedrunBlitzscaling Ventures
Avatar Medical builds software that converts medical images into interactive 3D "avatars" to help patients understand their conditions and support surgeons in planning procedures.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMedical DevicesParis, FR
Xavier Wartelle(Founder)in
Co-investorsSnatched Ventures
Ayla Networks provides an IoT platform that enables smart home product development and connectivity for global brands, with support for multiple IoT standards and protocols without vendor lock-in.
Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTSaaSSilicon Valley, US
John Grady(Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsArrowroot CapitalCisco InvestmentsSJF VenturesVoyager CapitalCiscoIFC
BentoML provides a platform for deploying, managing, and scaling AI model inference, with support for open-source and custom models across any architecture or framework.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools
Co-investorsBow CapitalDCM VenturesFirestreak VenturesSamsung Next
BlueTape provides payment tools, net terms, and accounts receivable management for suppliers, contractors, and distributors in the construction industry.
Construction TechFintechSaaSSales Tech
Yaser Masoudnia(Co-founder)inPatrick Gannon(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsGrid Capital
CreatorDB is a data platform for the creator economy, using data and analytics to support work with online creators and influencers.
Creator EconomyData & InfrastructureGamingMarketing Tech
Clayton Jacobs(Co-founder)inNoah Hynam(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsAVA AngelsPegatron
Crown Bioscience is a contract research organization based in California providing discovery, preclinical, and translational platforms and services for oncology and immuno-oncology drug development.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesCalifornia, US
Co-investorsGRC SinogreenLAVLilly Asia VenturesQiming Venture Partners
Datometry provides database system virtualization through its Hyper-Q middleware platform, letting enterprises run existing applications on new cloud databases (such as moving from Teradata to cloud data platforms) without rewriting SQL or APIs.
Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Florian M. Waas(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsCelesta CapitalCelesta CapitalSINEWAVE VENTURESDell Technologies CapitalLiveOak VenturesWRVI Capital
REALLY is a US mobile carrier combining a T-Mobile MVNO with its own decentralized wireless (DeWi) radio network and privacy and AI features.
Co-investorsHabitat PartnersMoonshots CapitalSpacecadet VenturesDISH WirelessOVN CapitalSlow Ventures
Founded in 2010, the company designs, develops, and manufactures smart optical sensors, including ambient light, proximity, RGB color/color-temperature, flicker, UV, gesture, heart-rate, and 3D image sensors.
HardwareIoTSemiconductors
Eta Compute develops ModelCat, an AI-in-the-loop system that generates, retargets, and benchmarks production-ready AI models grounded in real hardware constraints for edge and on-device deployment.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareThousand Oaks, US
Paul Washkewicz(Executive Officer)Gopal Raghavan(Executive Officer, Director)Tim Semones(Executive Officer)
BoardHemant Kanakia(Director)
Co-investorsWalden International
Expert Intelligence builds AI software for analytical labs in drug development, turning raw instrument data into signed, explainable, LIMS-ready results and surfacing lab-wide trends across instruments, methods, and sites.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechSaaSSanta Clara, US
Lalin Theverapperuma(Founder)in
Co-investorsSierra Ventures
Firstshift is an AI-native, cloud-based supply chain planning platform that provides demand forecasting, inventory optimization, scenario modeling, and embedded AI assistants for manufacturers.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSLos Altos, US
Harikumar J. Menon(Executive Officer, Director)Padmanabhan Ramankutty(Director)
BoardBrett Brohl(Director)in
Co-investorsFoothill VenturesMonta Vista CapitalREFASHIOND VenturesZ5 CapitalBread And Butter Ventures, Llc
Personalized hair, scalp, and skin care designed and refined over time by your own chemist.
Co-investorsAllied Venture PartnersJapan AngelsIndustrifondenJ12 Ventures
H3 Platform builds PCIe and CXL-based hardware for data centers, including memory pooling solutions, composable GPU deployment systems, PCIe expansion chassis, and multi-host NVMe storage solutions.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeep TechHardware
Hercules develops enterprise-grade AI workers to automate back-office operational tasks and reduce the knowledge worker deficit.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Alex Babin(Chief Executive Officer)inBeverley Chadwick(Chief Financial Officer)Trevor Bell(Chief Customer Officer)inVictoria Vendolin(Head of People Operations)Harutyun Baghdasaryan(VP of Engineering)inMarkus Sobkowski(Head of AI)in
Co-investorsAiSprouts VCBascom VenturesEvolution VenturesFlyer One VenturesGutbrain VenturesIndico Capital Partners+8 more
Heyboss is an AI-operated team that designs and builds digital products including websites, apps, and games for clients.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyDeveloper ToolsMarketing TechSaaS
Xiaoyin Qu(Founder)in
InvisiShield Technologies develops products designed to prevent respiratory infections from airborne viruses such as COVID-19, influenza, and RSV.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtech
Jitsu provides last-mile delivery logistics services for e-commerce brands, combining fast and affordable shipping through a technology platform and gig driver network.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceLogistics & Supply Chain
Co-investorsCostanoa VenturesHouseSignalFire
A biopharmaceutical company developing CAR-T cell therapies for cancer treatment.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesShanghai, CN
Co-investorsARCH Venture PartnersYuanBio Venture Capital
Kopherbit provides automotive electronics software and hardware solutions for electric vehicle manufacturers and integrators, covering AUTOSAR platform architecture, vehicle controllers, functional safety engineering, cybersecurity implementation, EV charging communications, and diagnostic services aligned with automotive compliance standards.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnergyEnterprise SoftwareHardwareMobility & TransportationSaaSTaiwan, TW
LocusLabs built indoor navigation and wayfinding software focused on the aviation industry, providing precision location and spatial data for airports and large venues.
Mobility & TransportationSaaSTravel & HospitalitySan Francisco, US
Campbell Kennedy(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Samuel Ziegler(Executive Officer, Promoter)Jason McMinn(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Metadata builds a Marketing OS (operating system) for B2B marketers to automate manual and repetitive marketing tasks.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Gil Allouche(Executive Officer, Director)inYan Manevich(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardBobby Lent(Director)in
Co-investors500 GlobalBeyond CapitalEmery CapitalGraph VenturesNext47Resolute Ventures+8 more
Modular builds infrastructure for AI model inference and deployment, enabling developers to run AI models across different hardware and cloud environments.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsPalo Alto, US
Chris Lattner(Co-Founder & CEO (Modular); EVP, Advanced AI Software and Platforms at Qualcomm post-acquisition)inTim Davis(Co-Founder & President (Modular); SVP & GM of Modular at Qualcomm post-acquisition)inMostafa Hagog(VP of Engineering)inKalor Lewis(VP, Finance)Eric Johnson(VP of Product Management)inMike Edwards(Head of Special Projects / Business Operations)in
Co-investorsFirestreak VenturesGeneral CatalystGreylock PartnersGV (Google Ventures)SAV (Scale Asia Ventures)Sherpalo Ventures+6 more
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Plastiq enables businesses to pay vendors using credit cards while vendors receive payments via wire, ACH, check, or other methods, combined with embedded payment processing and card acceptance solutions for merchant transactions.
FintechSan Francisco, US
Eliot Buchanan(Executive Officer, Director)inDaniel Choi(Executive Officer)inGeoffrey Willison(Executive Officer)inMichail Medvinsky(Executive Officer)in
BoardRyan Moore(Director)Jeffrey Bussgang(Director)in
Co-investorsBling CapitalFlybridge Capital PartnersParade VenturesSocii CapitalAccompliceB Capital Group+4 more
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F5 NGINX provides a lightweight, high-performance solution for delivering, securing, and scaling apps, APIs, Kubernetes services, and AI workloads across distributed, hybrid multi-cloud environments.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityDeveloper Tools
Co-investorsNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Runa CapitalTitanium VenturesBlue Cloud VenturesIndex VenturesMsd Capital+1 more
OSARO designs AI-powered robotic systems for warehouse automation and fulfillment.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsSan Francisco, US
Derik Pridmore(Executive Officer, Director)inMichael Kahane(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardScott Banister(Director)
Co-investorsAAF Management Ltd.Alpha Intelligence CapitalComcast VenturesCompoundDarco CapitalGiTV, Inc.+6 more
Payactiv provides earned wage access (EWA) offered through employers, letting workers access their earned wages before payday, along with a Visa card, bill pay, discounts, financial counseling, and budgeting and savings tools.
FintechFuture of WorkHR TechSan Jose, US
Shah Safwan(Executive Officer, Director)inSohail Aslam(Founder)in
BoardAjit Medhekar(Director)Kabir Misra(Director)Scarlett O'Sullivan(Director)
Co-investorsRPS Ventures
Peeba operates a B2B wholesale marketplace connecting independent retailers across Southeast Asia with branded product suppliers, handling inventory purchases.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechMarketplacesJakarta, ID
Co-investorsMAGIC FundMount Parker VenturesY Combinator
Digital banking and financial services for small businesses
Co-investorsAccompliceBling CapitalFirebolt Ventures Management Company, LlcFlybridge Capital PartnersAtlas VentureKhosla Ventures+2 more
Pollen Mobile provides small cell radio kits and SIMs that let individuals and organizations deploy their own low-cost mobile network coverage on demand.
Crypto & Web3HardwareIoT
PranaQ develops TipTraQ, an FDA-cleared fingertip-based home sleep apnea testing (HSAT) system that uses deep learning to diagnose and monitor sleep apnea without belts, nasal cannulas, wires, or adhesives.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMedical Devices
Proglix is a B2B digital procurement platform for metal and steel raw materials in Indonesia that connects suppliers and buyers globally.
Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesE-commerceMarketplacesSaaSJakarta, ID
Wynn Wijaya(Founder)inPrawira Indrawan(Founder)inWendy Wijaya(Founder)in
Co-investors500 GlobalRuvento Ventures Pte Ltd.Y Combinator
Pronto builds an autonomous haulage system (AHS) that equips haul trucks to operate without a driver, aimed at improving safety, reducing costs, and increasing productivity in off-road and mining environments.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechMobility & TransportationRobotics
Co-investorsBrick Mortar Ventures
Range is a construction field documentation app that organizes job site photos by location, manages punch lists and tasks, records inspections, and generates PDF reports for daily logs and punch lists.
Construction TechPropTechSaaS
Co-investorsCathay InnovationGradient VenturesScale Venture Partners
Reap Direct provides business accounts, corporate cards, and stablecoin payment infrastructure for Web3 teams, enabling them to hold and spend USDC/USDT directly across multiple blockchains while managing expenses and vendor payments in fiat currencies.
Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintechHong Kong, HK
Co-investorsAdaverseFresco CapitalHustle FundK3 VenturesOyster Ventures
Rezilient Health provides primary and specialty care to employers and their families through a combination of in-person CloudClinics and telehealth services for a single flat fee.
Digital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechWellness & FitnessSt. Louis, US
Danish Nagda(Founder & CEO)inJeff Gamble(Founder & COO)inJeff Gamble, PhD(Founder)in
Co-investorsGOVO Venture PartnersHeadwater VenturesMissouri Technology CorporationSeae VenturesTechstarsThe Council+2 more
GoSky AI offers an automated comment reply tool for Threads that handles keyword-triggered responses to boost engagement and conversions while preserving post reach.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Co-investors500 Global
Skyfront develops long-endurance hybrid-electric drones for defense and commercial applications, including surveillance and detection missions.
Defense TechHardwareRoboticsHoboken, US
Co-investorsChaac VenturesEmerging VenturesHemisphere Ventures LLCTechstars
Strella makes sensors that monitor ethylene, the gas that drives ripening in fruits and vegetables, to track produce freshness across the supply chain.
AgTechBiotechFoodTechHardwareSeattle, US
Katherine Sizov(Executive Officer, Director)inJacob Jordan(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardEric Linn(Director)Nolan Paul(Director)inBrett Topche(Director)in
Co-investorsCatapult VenturesDorm RoomMillennium New HorizonsMillennium Technology Value PartnersNextFab VenturesRed & Blue Ventures+4 more
Wynd offers a device-based system for detecting smoke and noise issues in properties, aimed at property managers and owners.
HardwareIoTPropTech
Co-investorsBaruch Future VenturesDBL PartnersGreenGen VenturesSocial StartsWI Harper GroupAlven Capital+6 more
PopChill is a C2C marketplace for buying and selling second-hand luxury fashion items such as designer bags and wallets from brands like Chanel, Hermès, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton.
Circular EconomyConsumerE-commerceMarketplaces
Andy Kuo
Co-investors500 GlobalAppWorks VenturesAVA Angels
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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
CreatorDB · creatordb.app · Aug 19, 2026
Jitsu · rutlandherald.com · Aug 19, 2026
Modular · Modular / mojolang.org · Aug 11, 2026
Range · retailgazette.co.uk · Aug 4, 2026
JW Therapeutics · tipranks.com · Jun 26, 2026
Bentoml · usagepricing.com · Jun 15, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Acorn Pacific Ventures made?
- Acorn Pacific Ventures has 53 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited, including 3 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Acorn Pacific Ventures invest at?
- Acorn Pacific Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Acorn Pacific Ventures focus on?
- Acorn Pacific Ventures focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Deep Tech, Hardware, Logistics & Supply Chain, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Acorn Pacific Ventures located?
- Acorn Pacific Ventures is headquartered in San Mateo, US.
- Who does Acorn Pacific Ventures co-invest with?
- Acorn Pacific Ventures most often shares deals with 500 Global, Flybridge Capital Partners, Snatched Ventures, among 105 tracked co-investors.
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