Acorn Pacific Ventures

Acorn Pacific Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Santa Clara, California, managing multiple funds, including Acorn Pacific Ventures Fund I and Fund II. The firm focuses on identifying and investing in early-stage companies across various sectors, providing both financial support and strategic guidance to help these businesses grow and succeed. Through its dedicated approach, Acorn Pacific Ventures aims to foster innovation and drive value creation in the companies it partners with.

Derek Chau

Partner

CK Cheng

General Partner

Peter Hsieh

General Partner & Member

20 past transactions

Pollen Mobile

Seed Round in 2022
Pollen Mobile provides a decentralized mobile network that is built on the blockchain which is owned and operated by its users. Pollen Mobile helps to build its own mobile connectivity through a crypto-economy, enabling users to have reliable and affordable mobile connectivity.

AxleHire

Series B in 2020
AxleHire, Inc. is a logistics company based in San Leandro, California, specializing in driver supply and delivery solutions. Founded in 2015, it offers a range of services, including same-day and next-day delivery, as well as freight delivery. The company caters to various industries such as meal kits, perishables, grocery, wine and spirits, prescription drugs, retail, and e-commerce. AxleHire operates a mobile application and an online platform that allow clients to track their deliveries, ensuring efficiency and transparency throughout the process. Its proprietary technology aims to enhance the delivery experience, helping clients meet consumer expectations and maintain reliability while aligning with their brand values.

Datometry

Series B in 2020
Datometry, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2013. It specializes in database virtualization, offering a platform called Datometry Hyper-Q that facilitates real-time interoperability between databases and applications. The company provides tools that enable enterprises to transition their existing data warehouses to cloud solutions efficiently, significantly reducing the time, cost, and risks associated with replatforming without the need for application rewrites. Datometry's suite of products includes qInsight, which offers in-depth analysis of data warehouse workloads, and qShift, which automates the generation of optimized schemas for destination data warehouses. The company's innovative Adaptive Data Virtualization technology empowers organizations to manage their data effectively and develop new applications on various cloud database platforms.

Tinysponsor

Convertible Note in 2018
Tinysponsor Inc. operates as a marketplace for sponsorships. The company offers Package for buying and selling sponsored content the way users would buy or sell online. It allows sponsors to browse sponsorship types or use the search to find a Package; and creators to offer services for sponsors to purchase, an item on any ecommerce site. Tinysponsor Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

StreamLoan

Seed Round in 2018
StreamLoan, Inc. is a technology company that operates an online platform designed to streamline the processing of loans and mortgages. Founded in 2015 by Stephen Bulfer and Armando Gonzalez, the platform focuses on enhancing the home purchasing experience through collaboration tools, auto-document aggregation, and policy management. By partnering with large commercial banks, wealth management firms, insurance companies, and payroll processors, StreamLoan facilitates the purchase and refinancing of loans. Based in San Francisco, California, the company aims to simplify the mortgage process for consumers and professionals alike.

Motiv

Series A in 2018
Motiv Inc. is a personal technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2013. The company specializes in developing and manufacturing wearable products, including rings designed for fitness tracking and online security. Motiv's products monitor essential health metrics such as heart rate, steps, and sleep activity, with an accompanying application that enhances user experience by providing data insights and notifications. The company focuses on creating aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly devices that integrate seamlessly into daily life. Motiv Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Proxy Technologies, Inc. since April 2020 and sells its products primarily online.

Eta Compute

Series A in 2018
Eta Compute, Inc., founded in 2015 and located in Thousand Oaks, California, specializes in advanced artificial intelligence processing solutions. The company focuses on overcoming battery capacity limitations in various industrial and consumer applications, enhancing safety, health, and convenience while ensuring privacy and security. Eta Compute's patented Continuous Voltage and Frequency Scaling (CVFS) technology provides a highly efficient embedded platform, achieving the lowest power consumption in the industry. This innovation enables exceptional machine intelligence in energy-constrained devices, positioning Eta Compute as a leader in the development of power-efficient AI solutions.

Eureka Therapeutics

Series D in 2018
Eureka Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Emeryville, California, specializing in immunotherapies for cancer treatment. The company focuses on developing antibody-TCR (AbTCR) and T-cell therapies aimed at addressing solid tumors and hematological malignancies. Its innovative platforms, including the ARTEMIS AbTCR T-cell receptor platform and the E-ALPHA antibody discovery platform, enable the creation of therapies targeting cancer-specific antigens, onco-fetal antigens, mutated oncogenes, and viral oncogenes. Additionally, Eureka Therapeutics collaborates strategically with Lyell Immunopharma to advance its research and development efforts. Founded in 2006, the company aims to transform cancer treatment through its novel approaches to T-cell therapy and antibody development.

Skyfront

Convertible Note in 2018
SkyFront develops long-endurance drone systems for agriculture, search and rescue, and infrastructure inspections. The company offers multi-rotor systems that enable users to gather actionable insights about crop health; and allow users to run automated remote search missions during day and night. The company is based in Hoboken, New Jersey.

AxleHire

Venture Round in 2017
AxleHire, Inc. is a logistics company based in San Leandro, California, specializing in driver supply and delivery solutions. Founded in 2015, it offers a range of services, including same-day and next-day delivery, as well as freight delivery. The company caters to various industries such as meal kits, perishables, grocery, wine and spirits, prescription drugs, retail, and e-commerce. AxleHire operates a mobile application and an online platform that allow clients to track their deliveries, ensuring efficiency and transparency throughout the process. Its proprietary technology aims to enhance the delivery experience, helping clients meet consumer expectations and maintain reliability while aligning with their brand values.

ZERO

Convertible Note in 2017
ZERØ is a technology company that specializes in AI-powered email management solutions tailored for the legal profession. Its platform automates various administrative tasks, enabling lawyers to concentrate on their core legal work. Utilizing advanced machine learning and natural language processing algorithms, ZERØ's system efficiently organizes emails by predictively filing them into document management systems like iManage and NetDocuments. Additionally, it captures time spent on emails from mobile devices and generates draft time entry narratives. The technology also enhances productivity by identifying potential misdirected emails in real-time and providing features that prioritize essential information in a lawyer's inbox. By streamlining these processes, ZERØ aims to improve efficiency and accuracy in legal workflows.

Plastiq

Series B in 2017
Plastiq Inc. is an online payment service that allows users to make payments using credit and debit cards, even when the recipient does not typically accept card payments. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company facilitates payments for various expenses, including tuition, taxes, rent, utilities, and insurance, primarily in the United States and Canada. By processing card payments and converting them into formats that recipients can accept, such as electronic bank transfers or checks, Plastiq enables individuals and businesses to manage their finances more flexibly. This service empowers users to earn credit card rewards, take advantage of early-payment discounts, and utilize their cash flow more effectively, making it easier to manage expenses that traditionally required checks. With a growing presence, Plastiq is committed to advancing innovative payment solutions.

Datometry

Series A in 2017
Datometry, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2013. It specializes in database virtualization, offering a platform called Datometry Hyper-Q that facilitates real-time interoperability between databases and applications. The company provides tools that enable enterprises to transition their existing data warehouses to cloud solutions efficiently, significantly reducing the time, cost, and risks associated with replatforming without the need for application rewrites. Datometry's suite of products includes qInsight, which offers in-depth analysis of data warehouse workloads, and qShift, which automates the generation of optimized schemas for destination data warehouses. The company's innovative Adaptive Data Virtualization technology empowers organizations to manage their data effectively and develop new applications on various cloud database platforms.

Payactiv

Series A in 2017
PayActiv, Inc. is a financial wellness platform that offers earned wage access services to employees and employers across various industries, including restaurants, factories, hospitals, and retail stores. Founded in 2011 and based in San Jose, California, PayActiv allows users to access a portion of their earned but unpaid wages between pay periods, providing timely financial relief. The platform not only facilitates wage access but also includes tools for budgeting, saving, and money management, leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance financial planning. By addressing the financial stress faced by employees, PayActiv aims to empower lower-income workers and foster a more productive workforce, ultimately contributing to improved employee financial health and resilience. The company was previously known as PayKloud, Inc. before rebranding in 2014.

LocusLabs

Series A in 2017
LocusLabs is a location data hub that enables venues and enterprises to manage, collaborate, and share their spatial data on any screen. LocusLabs offers API’s, SDK’s, and turnkey applications that make it easy for enterprises democratize their geospatial data/applications to consumers and enterprises users. Enterprises utilize the LocusLabs platform as their system of record for location applications that include: wayfinding, asset management, operations data, IoT visualization, augmented reality, and spatial intelligence from 100s of millions of mobile users.

FarmX

Seed Round in 2017
FarmX helps farmers save time and resources while increasing productivity. FarmX’s FarmMap alerts growers about critical field available water content, plant stress indicators and environmental pest/ disease pressure with FarmMap Sensors. FarmMap Sensors push field data to the FarmMap cloud which provides real time analytics based on state-of-the-art machine learning processes. The FarmMap cloud leverages multiple data sources to drive precise recommendations that drive productivity gains while reducing costs.

Wynd

Seed Round in 2016
Wynd Technologies, Inc. is a San Jose-based company that manufactures portable air purifiers designed for personal use. Its flagship product, the Wynd air purifier, features a removable sensor that detects air quality and activates purification when necessary, effectively removing allergens and pollutants. In addition to the standard model, Wynd offers the Wynd Halo pro, which provides real-time air quality monitoring to ensure optimal performance. The company also engages in online retail, making its products accessible to consumers. Established in 2014 and originally known as Claireau, Inc., Wynd Technologies aims to create healthier environments by combining innovative design with effective air purification technology.

Metadata

Seed Round in 2016
Metadata, Inc. operates a demand generation platform designed for B2B enterprises, focusing on inbound marketing and customer acquisition. Established in 2015 and based in San Francisco, the platform automates essential marketing tasks, enhancing efficiency and scaling demand generation efforts. It utilizes machine learning and a proprietary identity graph to streamline prospect database enrichment, leveraging over 150 data signals for deeper insights. Users can schedule campaigns, access full profile information for incoming signups, and auto-generate buyer personas, allowing for effective micro-targeting and segmentation by various criteria such as industry and technology stack. This approach facilitates the generation of qualified leads and accelerates marketing campaigns, enabling companies to convert target accounts into customers more rapidly than traditional methods. Notable clients, including prominent B2B marketers, utilize Metadata to align marketing with sales efforts, ultimately driving revenue growth while reducing costs and saving time.

Qventus

Seed Round in 2015
Qventus, Inc. is an artificial intelligence software company that focuses on optimizing hospital operations through real-time data analytics. Established in 2011 and based in Los Altos, California, the company offers a platform that predicts operational issues, provides immediate recommendations, and encourages team members to take action. By utilizing machine learning and optimization algorithms, Qventus aims to enhance the efficiency and quality of healthcare delivery, addressing challenges across various hospital departments, including emergency services, operating rooms, and patient safety. The company collaborates with leading healthcare institutions to transform hospital management and improve overall operational decision-making.

Brilent

Venture Round in 2015
Brilent is a data science technology company that offers an intelligent candidate recommendation engine which helps recruiters automatically identify the right candidates for their organizations. Brilent automatically syncs candidates and jobs through its applicant tracking system (ATS). It also ranks candidates against open jobs as well as provides salary estimates, likelihood of changing jobs, and other related information. Established in 2015, Brilent is headquartered in San Mateo, California.