Acorn Pacific Ventures

About The Fund

Acorn Pacific Ventures is an investment firm that specializes in early and growth-stage technology investments, specifically homing in on opportunities that demonstrate a strong alignment with emerging North American and Asian market trends. They focus particularly on industries such as Software, including Web Marketplaces, SaaS (Software as a Service), and Business Solutions. Their investment thesis is centered around capturing the synergy between significant events in Industry 4.0, global supply chain transformations, and the dynamic growth of emerging markets, which they equate to 'The Perfect Storm.' This approach leverages their extensive cross-border investment expertise and deep knowledge of evolving market dynamics. Acorn Pacific Ventures takes pride in its specialized portfolio, targeting investments primarily in Series B, Series A, and Seed funding rounds. They boast a diverse team with rich backgrounds in cross-border investments, executive management, startup development, international business, and other areas of technology innovation. Notable team members include Peter Hsieh with experience in cross-border investments and a PhD in Engineering from Stanford; Derek Chau, a skilled software and fintech executive and Harvard Law graduate; David Wu, known for technology innovation in Taiwan and Asia; and Howard Chau, with expertise in Chinese investment relations and an MBA from Tsinghua University. Venture Partner CK Cheng is adept at building novel technologies and has experience raising six venture funds, while Principals Tim Liao and Benny Liao bring expertise in startup ecosystems, fintech, and international financial and economic policy.