Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | VC |
Industries | BioTech • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Human Resources • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Healthcare (& Wellness) |
Stages | Seed, Pre-seed |
Investing | Australia |
Investment Range | $100,000 - $5,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $1,500,000 |
Acorn Capital is an Australia-based venture capital firm that specializes in seed and pre-seed stage investments. Operating with a philosophy centered on next generation investing, they are committed to helping build the next generation of Australian companies and delivering outstanding outcomes for their investors. Their investment focus covers a broad array of industries, including BioTech, FinTech and Financial Services, Retail and E-Commerce, Artificial Intelligence and Big Data, Human Resources, Medical Devices and Hospital Services, and Healthcare and Wellness. Acorn Capital looks for innovative companies that display a sustainable competitive advantage and possess strong management teams. With an investment range from AUD 100,000 to AUD 5,000,000, their sweet spot for investment lies around AUD 1,500,000. They operate several funds, including the Acorn Capital Investment Fund (ASX:ACQ), which invests in both public and private markets and aims to provide a steady, fully franked dividend stream. The firm's investment process and pillars rest on their belief in rigorous evaluation and an adherence to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, aligning their goals with the wider community. Acorn Capital's private markets arm further reflects their commitment to fostering long-term growth in the emerging companies they invest in. Their website provides detailed information about their investment philosophy, pillars, process, and also allows access to their different funds.