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§ Venture Capital · San Francisco, CA, USA
Venture capital firm investing in early-stage and growth-stage technology startups, focused on fintech, AI, and cybersecurity.
Acrew Capital is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage and growth-stage technology startups. The firm focuses on sectors such as financial services, cybersecurity, data infrastructure, and applied AI, typically writing initial seed to Series A checks ranging from $1 million to $15 million. Additionally, the firm deploys $10 million to $20 million checks for growth-stage companies through its dedicated Inflection Fund. As of October 2024, the organization manages over $1.7 billion in assets under management after raising $700 million in new capital across its various investment vehicles. Its active portfolio consists of 142 companies, featuring 16 unicorns and notable investments in recognizable technology brands like Chime, Gusto, Coinbase, Vanta, and Discord. Acrew Capital was founded in 2019 by Theresia Gouw, Lauren Kolodny, Vishal Lugani, Asad Khaliq, and Mark Kraynak.
Key people at Acrew Capital.
Acrew Capital has more than 26 tracked investments across 25 companies. The latest tracked deal is $20.0M Series A in Reclaim Security in March 2026.
Key people at Acrew Capital.
Acrew Capital is a venture capital firm focused on investing in transformative companies while actively diversifying the cap tables of leading growth-stage startups. Their mission centers on redefining venture capital by challenging traditional norms, prioritizing diverse perspectives to improve decision-making, and supporting founders with a collaborative, team-oriented approach. They invest primarily in sectors such as fintech, AI, health tech, and e-commerce, aiming to back companies that drive innovation and growth in these dynamic markets[1][3][4].
Founded in 2019, Acrew Capital was established by a team of experienced partners including Theresia Gouw, Lauren Kolodny, Vishal Lugani, Asad Khaliq, and Mark Kraynak. The firm has evolved with a strong emphasis on building long-term trust and providing comprehensive support to portfolio companies, leveraging a stable and cohesive team. Their approach is to treat venture capital as a team sport, offering founders access to the full breadth of their expertise and network to help build successful companies[1][3][4].
Acrew Capital rides the wave of increasing demand for diversity and inclusion in venture capital, aligning with broader societal and market trends that value varied perspectives for better innovation outcomes. Their focus on fintech, AI, and health tech corresponds with sectors experiencing rapid technological disruption and regulatory evolution, making their timing particularly strategic. By diversifying cap tables and supporting underrepresented founders, Acrew influences the ecosystem toward more equitable and effective startup growth environments[1][3][4].
Looking ahead, Acrew Capital is poised to continue expanding its influence by raising new funds and deepening its sector expertise, particularly in AI and health technology. Trends such as AI integration in financial services and healthcare automation will likely shape their investment focus. Their commitment to diversity and team-based support positions them to remain a key player in fostering innovative startups that reflect broader societal shifts toward inclusion and technological advancement[3][5]. This approach ties back to their founding ethos of playing venture capital as a collaborative, long-term partnership.
