Acrew Capital
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Acrew is what happens when experienced Kleiner partners break away to do their own thing - they kept the enterprise software playbook but ditched the mega-fund dynamics. Theresia and Lauren have solid reputations and actually know enterprise software, not just buzzwords. They're particularly good at spotting workplace productivity tools before they hit mainstream (see: Notion, Airtable). The downside? They're still relatively new as a fund, so their follow-on capacity isn't proven, and they might get squeezed out of competitive rounds by bigger names. But if you're building something that makes office workers more productive, they'll actually understand your business model.
- —Best for: B2B software founders who want investors that actually understand enterprise sales cycles
- —Watch out for: Limited follow-on firepower compared to larger funds in competitive rounds
- —Known for: Early bets on workplace productivity tools that become category leaders
Acrew Capital focuses on early-stage B2B software companies, particularly those serving the future of work and enterprise productivity. They claim to back founders building the infrastructure and tools that will power distributed, digital-first organizations.
Series A and B enterprise software plays, with some seed investments. Heavy focus on HR tech, productivity tools, dev tools, and vertical SaaS. Portfolio skews toward practical business software rather than moonshot tech.
Former Kleiner Perkins partner and Bain Capital Ventures managing director. Known for enterprise software investments and being one of the few female managing partners in top-tier VC. Highly respected for pattern recognition in B2B.
Former Kleiner Perkins principal who left to start Acrew. Previously at Blackstone and Goldman Sachs. Known for operational expertise and helping portfolio companies scale go-to-market motions.
Former operator turned investor, previously at Google and various startups. Joined Acrew to focus on developer tools and infrastructure. Known for technical depth and hands-on portfolio support.
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