Acorn Pacific Ventures
Venture capitalSan Mateo Β· SeedβGrowth Β· 7 people tracked
Investment thesis
Acorn invests in companies leveraging emerging technologies to transform traditional industries through the integration of digital and real-world elements. The firm emphasizes proprietary technology and teams with proven abilities to solve complex technical problems. The firm leverages its Asia-Pacific network and perspectives on trade, manufacturing, and partnerships to support cross-border expansion between the U.S. and Asia.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team Β· 7 people
from the firm's websiteRecognized technology innovation leader in Taiwan and Asia with extensive experience building international e-commerce and mobile businesses. Background spans global IT firms, professional sports organizations, and Web3 companies, with a Master's degree from Carnegie Mellon University.
Enterprise software executive and venture investor with over 20 years of experience, including roles as COO of Accela and CEO of a machine learning startup. Specializes in software and fintech investments, holds a CFA charter and JD from Harvard Law School.
Technologist with experience in robotics and software development who has facilitated cross-border investments between China and Silicon Valley. Previously worked with Acorn's Shanghai investment platform and holds an MBA from Beijing Tsinghua University.
Experienced cross-border investment professional with decades of tenure at AsiaVest and Harbinger Ventures, combining executive management expertise with a passion for music. Holds a PhD in Engineering from Stanford University and serves as an AAMA mentor and board member of the Taiwan Stanford Alumni Association.
Early-stage company leader with fintech expertise, including a previous role as CEO of an innovative micro-lending startup in Indonesia. Educated at the London School of Economics and currently pursuing an EMBA at Chicago Booth.
Experienced venture fund founder with a track record of raising six venture funds since the 1990s. Brings expertise in scaling novel technologies to multinational corporations, holds directorships in biologic companies, and advises Taiwan's Ministry of Science.
Software developer and venture capital professional with technical expertise and strategic business acumen. Holds an MBA from NUS Business School and a degree in Mechanical Engineering, with experience scaling tech solutions and supporting startup growth.
What they invest in
from 13 of 48 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning Γ5Enterprise Software Γ4Healthtech Γ3Robotics Γ3SaaS Γ3Data & Infrastructure Γ2Fintech Γ2Marketplaces Γ2
HQs:United StatesΓ3IndonesiaΓ2ChinaΓ1
Investments Β· 48 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAvatar Medical develops FDA-cleared and CE-marked 3D visualization software that converts medical imaging data into lifelike 3D avatars to enhance patient-doctor communication and surgical planning. The platform serves hospitals and healthcare providers seeking to improve patient understanding, engagement, and outcomes.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical Devices
Earthshot provides scientific and financial support for nature-based carbon projects globally, helping land stewards monetize conservation and reforestation efforts. The company delivers greenhouse gas accounting, standards compliance, and project financing for carbon offset initiatives.
Circular EconomyClimate TechImpact & Social Good
Hercules develops enterprise-grade AI workers to automate back-office operational tasks and reduce the knowledge worker deficit. The company builds multi-agent AI systems designed for organizations seeking to free knowledge workers from repetitive administrative work.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Alex Babin(Chief Executive Officer)Beverley Chadwick(Chief Financial Officer)Trevor Bell(Chief Customer Officer)Victoria Vendolin(Head of People Operations)
A biopharmaceutical company developing CAR-T cell therapies for cancer treatment. The company produces Benastim (ηεΊε₯₯δ»θ΅ζ³¨ε°ζΆ²), a CAR-T therapeutic approved by China's National Medical Products Administration.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesShanghai, CN
Metadata builds a Marketing OS (operating system) for B2B marketers to automate manual and repetitive marketing tasks.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS
Gil
Modular builds infrastructure for AI model inference and deployment, enabling developers to run AI models across different hardware and cloud environments. The platform unifies text, audio, and image inference capabilities under a single framework to make AI compute more accessible and cost-effective.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsSan Francisco, US
Chris Lattner(Co-Founder & CEO)Tim Davis(Co-Founder & President)
Proglix is a B2B digital procurement platform for metal and steel raw materials in Indonesia that connects suppliers and buyers globally. The platform offers price quotes, inventory liquidation, logistics, customization, and financing solutions for SMEs and large enterprises in metal manufacturing.
Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesE-commerceMarketplacesSaaSJakarta, ID
Wynn Wijaya(Founder)inPrawira Indrawan(Founder)inWendy Wijaya(Founder)in
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. The company serves employers looking for an alternative to traditional health insurance with a focus on delivering accessible, coordinated care.
Digital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechWellness & FitnessSt. Louis, US
Dr. Danish Nagda(Founder and CEO)Danish Nagda(Founder & CEO)Jeff Gamble(Founder & COO)
Skyfront develops long-endurance hybrid-electric drones for defense and commercial applications, including surveillance and detection missions. The company's Perimeter drone achieves up to 13 hours of flight time while carrying large sensor payloads at a lower cost than traditional manned aircraft.
Defense TechHardwareRoboticsHoboken, US
Frequently asked questions
- 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, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Acorn Pacific Ventures located?
- Acorn Pacific Ventures is headquartered in San Mateo, US.
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