Acadian Ventures

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Investor type

Founded

January, 2024

AUM

$200 M

Location

Newhaven, England, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Pre-seed Series B

Region of investment

Africa Europe North America Asia

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Acadian Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Madison, Connecticut, founded in 2022. The firm is led by a team of experienced professionals, including Paul Kimani and Jackson Kibigo, who focus on investing in technologies that transform the infrastructure of work. Acadian Ventures is distinguished by its commitment to backing founders who are reshaping how work is conducted, emphasizing the development of systems that unlock human potential.

The firm invests primarily in sectors such as HR Tech, SaaS, AI, and Education, with a focus on early-stage investments from Pre-Seed to Series B. Acadian Ventures operates globally, with a particular emphasis on North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions. The firm manages multiple funds, including Acadian Ventures Fund II, which closed in 2022, and has ServiceNow Ventures as one of its limited partners.

Notable investments by Acadian Ventures include Techwolf - employee skills intelligence, Worky - HR management platform, Workpay - payroll and HR solution, Ezra - financial services, and Futurz - financial services. These investments highlight the firm's focus on companies that are redefining work standards and enhancing productivity.

Industry

HRTech Software IT Services LegalTech AI Internet and Web Services Fintech Edtech Education Digital Business Services (B2B) Healthcare Services Pharmaceuticals Life Sciences

Acadian Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
NewVale Capital Fund I	Private Equity (PE)	Healthcare Services Pharmaceuticals Life Sciences	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$167 M	May 2024
Acadian Ventures Fund II	Venture Capital (VC)	HRTech Software IT Services LegalTech AI Internet and Web Services Fintech Edtech Education Digital Business Services (B2B)	Seed Series A Series B	North America Europe Africa	$1-5 m	—	January 2022

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FAQs about Acadian Ventures

Is Acadian Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Acadian Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series A, Seed, Pre-seed and Series B, writing tickets of $0-1 m.

Where is Acadian Ventures located?

Acadian Ventures is located in Newhaven, England, United Kingdom.

When was Acadian Ventures founded?

Acadian Ventures was founded in 2024.

What sectors and industries does Acadian Ventures invest in?

Acadian Ventures invests in companies and startups in HRTech, Software, IT Services, LegalTech, AI, Internet and Web Services, Fintech, Edtech, Education, Digital, Business Services (B2B), Healthcare Services, Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences.

What is Acadian Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Acadian Ventures invests in companies and startups in Africa, Europe, North America, Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does Acadian Ventures typically invest in?

Acadian Ventures invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Pre-seed, Series B.

What is the usual amount of Acadian Ventures investment?

Acadian Ventures usually invests $0-1 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Acadian Ventures?

Acadian Ventures has around $200m assets under management.

When was Acadian Ventures last fund created?

Acadian Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2024-05-13

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