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Acrew Capital
[edit]| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals |
| Founded | 2019 |
| Founder | Lauren Kolodny and Theresia Gouw |
| Headquarters | Palo Alto, California, U.S |
| Products | Venture Capital, Growth Capital |
Number of employees | 50 |
| Website | https://www.acrewcapital.com/ |
Acrew is an American venture capital firm that works with startups in seed, early and growth-stage investments. The company has offices located at Palo Alto, California and San Francisco, California.[1] In total, Acrew Capital manages a portfolio exceeding $1.5 billion AUM.[2]
History
[edit]In 2019, Acrew Capital was founded with a vision to combine the experience and perspectives of multiple generations of investors. Theresia Gouw, a seasoned venture capitalist with a strong background in technology investing, partnered with Lauren Kolodny, a distinguished figure in the venture capital space known for her advocacy of women-led enterprises and her keen eye for emerging trends.[3]
According to Theresia Gouw, the decision to co-found Acrew Capital with Lauren Kolodny stemmed from admiration for Lauren's bold investment strategies and her unwavering conviction in promising startups. Notably, Lauren Kolodny's pivotal role in leading a Series A investment in Chime, despite initial skepticism from other investors, underscored her foresight and commitment to identifying transformative opportunities.[4]
Acrew Capital places a significant emphasis on generational diversity within its team, recognizing the unique perspectives and insights that individuals from different age groups bring to the table.[5] By fostering a collaborative environment that includes Gen X-ers, Millennials, and Gen Z, Acrew Capital enhances its ability to identify and capitalize on groundbreaking innovations across the tech landscape.
Portfolio
[edit]Acrew is a venture capital firm that concentrates on the following technology sectors.
- Fintech
- Enterprise Software
- Consumer Technology
- Healthcare Technology
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Marketplaces and E-commerce
- Emerging Technologies
Investments
[edit]Acrew works with seed, early and growth-stage investments. Its seed and early stage investments include the 2016 Series A round in Chime, which today is valued at $25 billion and has millions of users. Her portfolio also includes notable companies like Clara, Divvy (acquired by Bill.com), Gusto, Klar, Nala, and Pie Insurance among others. Acrew also made growth stage investments in companies like Plaid and Marqeta (MQ).
Geographies
[edit]Acrew's US fund is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with offices in San Francisco, California.
References
[edit]- ^ Team, The Acrew (2022-06-29). "Funding the Future of Venture Capital". Medium. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ^ Loizos, Connie (2019-12-18). "Theresia Gouw's 'multigenerational' new firm, Acrew, just closed a $250 million debut fund". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ^ "Theresia Gouw", Wikipedia, 2024-05-09, retrieved 2024-07-17
- ^ "Theresia Gouw on LinkedIn: My co-founding partner at Acrew Capital, Lauren Kolodny, premiered on the… | 78 comments". www.linkedin.com. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ^ Costa, Cameron (2021-02-04). "A new Silicon Valley idea to make the next Facebook or Google more diverse". CNBC. Retrieved 2024-07-17.