Acorn Private Equity

About The Fund

Acorn Private Equity, based at 5910 N. Central Expressway, Suite 1400, Dallas, Texas, is a venture capital fund that specializes in Seed, Startup, and Early Stage investments within various industries including Software (Web Marketplace SaaS etc.), IT & TMT, Business Solutions, FinTech & Financial Services, Hardware & Manufacturing, Energy, CleanTech, HealthTech & Fitness, and Food & Beverage. Their investment thesis is focused on using their expertise in equity to champion companies that bring groundbreaking and compassionate ideas to the market, are led by experienced and energetic management teams, and are working within large market spaces that have significant barriers to entry. They aim to align incentives across owners, management, and employees to ensure a collective pursuit of company objectives. With over 60 years of operational and financial experience, Acorn Private Equity, through their commitment to strategic solutions and financial backing, actively seeks investment opportunities with the potential to offer above-market returns. The firm enjoys a superior deal flow benefitting from a vast and reliable network built upon a history of successful operational and investment ventures. The typical investment range is between $500,000 and $2,000,000, used for either start-up or growth capital. Acorn Private Equity's deep engagement in the investment process is tailored to the needs of the entrepreneur and the life stage of the company. Led by Clay Heighten, M.D., and Carl Soderstrom and backed by a team with diverse experiences and significant industry expertise, Acorn Private Equity continues to look for medical-related start-up investment opportunities while also supporting a broad spectrum of other innovative sectors.