Ideas
Read some of our most recent investments, thoughts, and companies updates
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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.
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Announcing the Future of Work 100
The Future of Work 100 is the first list to recognize the leading venture-backed companies that are enabling how work gets done in the future.
Work in Progress
by Thomas Otter
Thomas Otter’s reflections on the past, present, and future of work technologies.
Employment and AI
Part 3 of my talk on the Acadian Ventures AI thesis.
On productivity and AI. It's complicated.
Part 2 of my talk on the Acadian Ventures AI thesis.
An agentic prediction.
Part 1 of my talk on the Acadian Ventures AI thesis.
The Acadian AGM and Summit 2025
Building our firm.