Acorn Capital Management

General contacts

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2006

AUM

$655 M

Location

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Acorn Capital Management is a private equity firm based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, founded in 2005. The firm specializes in investments within the aerospace, defense, intelligence, and space sectors. Acorn's team, comprising professionals with diverse backgrounds from startups to Fortune 100 companies, is dedicated to enhancing global mobility and protecting national interests through strategic investments.

The firm focuses on middle-market companies, primarily in the United States and Ireland, with a typical investment size not explicitly stated in the sources. Acorn manages several funds, including the Acorn Growth Fund V with $200 million AUM launched in 2021, and the Acorn Growth Capital Fund IV with $13 million AUM launched in 2016. The firm is known for its operational expertise and commitment to building portfolio companies into market leaders.

Notable investments include Berry Aviation - aviation services, Eirtrade Aviation - aviation asset management, and MTI Aviation - aerospace and defense services. Acorn's portfolio reflects its focus on sectors critical to national security and technological advancement.

Industry

Aerospace Industrial Robotics Security Transportation Technology Defense Education Real Estate SaaS Software

Acorn Capital Management Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Acorn Growth Fund V	Private Equity (PE)	Aerospace	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$200 M	June 2021
Acorn Growth Capital Fund IV	Private Equity (PE)	Aerospace Education Robotics Security	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$13 M	September 2016
Acorn Single Asset Continuation Fund	Private Equity (PE)	Education Real Estate Robotics SaaS Security Software Transportation	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	—	June 2025

Contacts

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Andrew Pollack Vice President

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Rick Nagel Owner

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FAQs about Acorn Capital Management

Is Acorn Capital Management a venture capital or private equity firm?

Acorn Capital Management is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Acorn Capital Management located?

Acorn Capital Management is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States.

When was Acorn Capital Management founded?

Acorn Capital Management was founded in 2006.

What sectors and industries does Acorn Capital Management invest in?

Acorn Capital Management invests in companies and startups in Aerospace, Industrial, Robotics, Security, Transportation, Technology, Defense, Education, Real Estate, SaaS, Software.

What is Acorn Capital Management geographical focus of investments?

Acorn Capital Management invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does Acorn Capital Management typically invest in?

Acorn Capital Management invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Acorn Capital Management investment?

Acorn Capital Management usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Acorn Capital Management?

Acorn Capital Management has around $655m assets under management.

When was Acorn Capital Management last fund created?

Acorn Capital Management last fund was created/launched in 2025-06-24

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