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Acre Venture Partners

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Dossier Summary

Agriculture technology venture fund investing in companies transforming how food is grown and distributed.

Classification
Slugacre-venture-partners
HQSanta Monica, CA
Stage FocusSeed to Series A B2B software investor, typically writing…
Intel StatusAccepting submissions
🔥 BERNIE'S HOT TAKE

Acre is what happens when two solid Bessemer partners decide to go boutique — and it's worked out pretty well. Kuder and Zeplain have real pattern recognition in B2B software and actually understand the products they're backing. They're not trying to be the loudest VCs on Twitter, but they've quietly built a strong portfolio of companies that actually make money. The downside? They're still relatively small, so don't expect them to lead your Series B. But for early-stage founders who want investors who get the technical details and won't micromanage, they're a solid choice.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • Best for: Technical B2B founders who want investors that understand the product
  • Watch out for: Limited dry powder for follow-on rounds beyond Series A
  • Known for: Quiet competence and strong founder relationships over flashy brand building
Investment Thesis

Acre Venture Partners focuses on early-stage B2B software companies, particularly those serving enterprise and SMB markets. They emphasize partnering with technical founders building category-defining companies in areas like fintech, logistics, and vertical SaaS.

Stage & Sector Focus

Seed to Series A B2B software investor, typically writing $1-5M checks. Heavy focus on fintech, logistics tech, vertical SaaS, and enterprise software with some PropTech exposure.

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Key Partners
Ryan Kuder
Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Former Bessemer Venture Partners partner who led investments in companies like Twilio and SendGrid. Known for his enterprise software expertise and founder-friendly approach.

Adam Zeplain
Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Ex-Bessemer partner with deep fintech and payments experience, having backed companies like Braintree. Reputation as a hands-on investor who really understands technical products.

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