Ideas
Read some of our most recent investments, thoughts, and companies updates
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Exclusive: $30m Acadian Ventures closes second work tech fund
Acadian Ventures, an early stage VC firm specializing the future of work, has just closed its second fund.
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Acadian Ventures raises $30M for VC fund focused on the future of work
Acadian Ventures raised $30 million for its second venture capital fund to focus on technologies for the future of work.
Announcing Acadian Ventures Fund II
Announcing our second fund, Acadian Ventures Fund II, a $30M early stage fund focused on the next generation of work technologies
Our Investment in Kombo
A summary of our investment in Kombo
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Venture Capital in Silicon Valley is Broken
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The VC Market Has Never Been Worse...
The VC market is running historically dry, but this downturn could give way to another market boom. Commentary by Acadian Ventures General Partner, Jason Corsello.
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Our Investment in Bountiful
Our Investment in 2045
2045 is building the future of leadership, focused on accomplished, underserved leaders. 2045 combines the reach of a digital network with curated, in-person experiences to ensure members have every level of support they need.
Work in Progress
by Thomas Otter
Thomas Otter’s reflections on the past, present, and future of work technologies.
Pay transparency! About time.
2026 is the year of Pay Transparency, and 94% of companies say they're not ready.
DIY and HR tech, some unsolicited advice for HR folks.
Changing rooms.
On the Forward Deployed Engineer, Product Led Growth and genuine adoption.
A call for moderation, perspective and a dollop of innovation.
New York, Brooklyn, and an appointment with Monet.
Techwolf, Jolly, LPs, founders, 2026 planning and our community.