Acrobator Ventures
Acrobator Ventures invests in big impact tech founders at the pre-seed to seed stage. We operate from Amsterdam and Kyiv/Tbilisi and are extra interested in Eastern founders building bridges to Western markets like the US. Acrobator Ventures focuses on the network-, data-, and market(ing) access of founders. Our two core competencies are artificial intelligence and growth marketing.
Acronym Venture Capital
Acronym Venture Capital is a venture capital firm based in New York, founded in 2019 by Joshua B. Siegel. The firm is known for its focus on early-stage investments, particularly in B2B software and tech-enabled companies. The team, including General Partner Joshua B. Siegel and Principal Mat Kaliski, is committed to supporting founders with industry experience who are solving real-world problems. Acronym distinguishes itself by not adhering to traditional venture capital norms, such as ownership targets, and instead focuses on capital-efficient solutions.
Acronym invests primarily in late seed and early Series A rounds, with typical check sizes ranging from $500k to $3m. The firm targets sectors such as AI, SaaS, fintech, proptech, cybersecurity, and healthcare, with a geographic focus on North America. Acronym's investment strategy emphasizes business fundamentals and helping companies achieve product-market fit, often co-investing in larger Series A rounds.
Notable investments by Acronym include Canary - home security solutions, Tradeverifyd - business verification services, Marqii - digital menu management, Dataplor - data analytics for emerging markets, and Sailes - sales enablement platform. These investments reflect Acronym's commitment to backing companies with strong growth potential and realistic business models.
Acropolis Capital
Acropolis Capital is a single-family office based in London, United Kingdom, established in 1975. The firm is managed by a small team of four professionals who oversee a diverse range of investments. Acropolis Capital is known for its flexible investment approach, engaging in various asset classes including real estate, public markets, hedge funds, and private equity. The firm stands out for its ability to adapt to different investment structures and regions.
The firm primarily invests in sectors such as real estate, food and agriculture, and travel and hospitality. Acropolis Capital focuses on investments in the United Kingdom and Lebanon. While specific check sizes and stages are not detailed, the firm is involved in multiple funding rounds and acquisitions, indicating a robust investment strategy.
Notable investments by Acropolis Capital include State Of Play - a leisure and entertainment company, Gordon Labs - a manufacturing firm, and The Hummingbird Bakery - a popular bakery chain. These investments highlight the firm's interest in diverse sectors and its capability to support companies across different industries.
Across Ventures
Across Ventures is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, founded by Emi Yoshikawa. Emi brings over two decades of experience in finance and technology, having formerly served as VP of Strategic Initiatives at Ripple. She is a CFA charterholder and an adjunct associate professor at Kyoto University. The firm is comprised of a team experienced in bridging innovations between startups and large enterprises and is recognized for strategic alignment with micro VC General Partners.
Across Ventures focuses on investing in frontier technologies through micro VCs, with a specific emphasis on sectors such as AI, DeepTech, Health Tech, Climate Tech, and Blockchain. Their investment scope includes pre-seed and seed stages, supporting early-stage innovations. Though their total assets under management are not disclosed, they have recently launched a strategic alliance with SBI Holdings to create a Micro VC-Focused Fund-of-Funds.
Notable investments include partnerships with AI and Blockchain innovators and connections with enterprises seeking strategic growth. The firm's investment thesis revolves around identifying domain-specialized micro VCs, ensuring early access to frontier technology insights and forging vital strategic partnerships.
Act One Ventures
Act One Ventures invests in extraordinary founders transforming how modern businesses operate and scale in the AI economy. We’re early partners for those rearchitecting the systems behind modern enterprise — across infrastructure, automation, and decision-making.
Founded by two former entrepreneurs, we invest like operators because we’ve been there. That experience — across IPOs, hard pivots, and shutdowns — informs how we help teams navigate the decisions that matter early: pricing, GTM, capital strategy, team design. When that kind of support meets founders who’ve lived the problem, it sets the stage for outsized outcomes like AuditBoard, an early Act One-led Seed investment that became the largest VC-backed software exit in the U.S. in 2024 at $3.15 billion.
ACT Venture Capital
We partner with founders starting out, and established teams scaling their growth. We have raised €487m across multiple funds to support this goal. We invest for the long term. Our investments span technology sectors and investment stages ranging from seed to growth.
We look for companies with potentially cutting-edge, category-defining businesses in very large markets. We help founders build and scale leveraging the experience of backing over 200 founders before.
The teams and companies we back scale their investor base as they scale their business execution and ambition. We work closely with them in this process. Over the past 25 years have built a broad network of US and European VC firms that share our vision and approach.
ACTAI Ventures
ACTAI Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2021 by Bill Tai and Amanda Terry, headquartered in Palo Alto, California. The firm is composed of a small team of professionals and focuses on investing in early-stage technology and data science sectors. Bill Tai, known for his early investments in companies like Zoom and Canva, brings extensive experience in spotting high-potential startups. Amanda Terry, with a background in digital media and a former executive at Twitter, contributes her expertise in business development and product marketing.
ACTAI Ventures primarily invests in early-stage companies, focusing on sectors such as enterprise applications, blockchain technology, and fintech. The firm is active in the United States and occasionally invests in other regions like Australia. ACTAI Ventures does not specify a typical check size but is known for participating in seed and Series A rounds. The firm collaborates with a global mix of LPs, including entrepreneurs and institutions, providing them with access to direct deals and SPVs.
Notable investments by ACTAI Ventures include companies like Entravel, a cryptocurrency travel business, and Blaze, a software development applications company. Other portfolio companies include Spree Finance, ICME, and Perle AI, showcasing the firm's focus on innovative technology solutions.
Actera Group
Actera is the largest private equity firm primarily focusing on investments in Turkey, advising funds with assets exceeding US$3.3 billion. Portfolio companies of such funds collectively employ over 70,000 people and generate more than US$5 billion in revenues. Funds advised by Actera have generated the highest returns in the asset class from the Turkish market on a consistent basis.
Action Group Holdings
Action Group Holdings is a prominent Kuwaiti family-owned conglomerate established in 1998. The firm is led by H.H. Sheikha Dr. Souad M. Al Sabah, an economist and writer, and H.E. Sheikh Mubarak A M Al Sabah, who has a background in economics and military training. The company operates across five continents, focusing on investments, real estate, hospitality, energy, information technology, and consultancy, with a commitment to quality and geographical diversity.
The firm invests in sectors such as real estate, hospitality, energy, and IT services, with a disciplined approach to capital preservation and sustainable growth. Action Group Holdings operates a modern fleet of 20 rigs and has delivered over 4 million square feet of developments. The company is active in the Middle East and beyond, leveraging its strategic partnerships with international firms to enhance its consultancy services.
Notable investments include Action Real Estate Company - real estate development, Action Hotels Company - midscale hotels, and Ebla Computer Consultancy - IT services. The firm is also involved in upstream oil services through Action Energy Company, which is listed on Boursa Kuwait.
Action Hero Ventures
Action Hero Ventures is a private investment holding company that makes early stage investments into real businesses run by strong entrepreneurs. The company was founded in 2013 by Ernst Hertzog (M.Eng, MBA), an industrial engineer with professional experience in telecommunications, healthcare and financial services.
