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Read some of our most recent investments, thoughts, and companies updates

Announcing the Future of Work 100

Jason Corsello
May 24, 2023

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.

Our Investment in AG5

Thomas Otter
March 14, 2023

AG5 throws a lifeline to a manufacturing industry drowning in spreadsheets

Acadian Ventures
March 14, 2023

Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe 2023

Acadian Ventures
March 7, 2023

Workpay secures $2.6m in pre-Series A funding round

Acadian Ventures
March 3, 2023

How HR tech start-ups can upskill your innovation

Acadian Ventures
March 2, 2023

Our Investment in Workpay

Thomas Otter
February 21, 2023

COVID’s one silver lining: innovation in HR tech

Acadian Ventures
February 21, 2023

Work in Progress

by Thomas Otter

Thomas Otter’s reflections on the past, present, and future of work technologies.

Pay transparency! About time.

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Thomas Otter
January 13, 2026

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.

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Thomas Otter
January 5, 2026

Changing rooms.

On the Forward Deployed Engineer, Product Led Growth and genuine adoption.

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Thomas Otter
December 14, 2025

A call for moderation, perspective and a dollop of innovation.

New York, Brooklyn, and an appointment with Monet.

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Thomas Otter
December 8, 2025

Techwolf, Jolly, LPs, founders, 2026 planning and our community.

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