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Acero Capital

2440 Sand Hill Rd Ste 101, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, United States

Overview

Investment firm focused on business software and capital-efficient models.

Founded

2009

Deals · 12mo

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Links

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Stage focus

Series B
Series C
Series D

Geographic focus

United States

Sector focus

Financial Services
IT Infrastructure
Venture Capital

Investment portfolio

12rounds
NAMEDATESIZE
Contrast Security
Nov 2021Participated
$150 MSeries E
Contrast Security
Feb 2019Participated
$65 MSeries D
HyperGrid™
Sep 2018Participated
$25 MSeries C
HyperGrid™
Feb 2018Led
$15 MOther Equity
Contrast Security
Oct 2017Participated
$30 MSeries C
Contrast Security
Sep 2016Participated
$16 MSeries B
Swrve
Nov 2015Participated
$30 MOther Equity
Siva Power
Jan 2015Participated
$10 MSeries D
Swrve
Sep 2014Led
$10 MSeries B
Siva Power
Jun 2014Participated
$15 MOther Equity
LiveHive
Jul 2012Led
$5 MSeries A
Bitzer Mobile
Nov 2011Led
$5 MOther Equity
Contrast Security
Nov 2021Participated
$150 MSeries E
Contrast Security
Feb 2019Participated
$65 MSeries D
HyperGrid™
Sep 2018Participated
$25 MSeries C
HyperGrid™
Feb 2018Led
$15 MOther Equity
Contrast Security
Oct 2017Participated
$30 MSeries C
Contrast Security
Sep 2016Participated
$16 MSeries B
Swrve
Nov 2015Participated
$30 MOther Equity
Siva Power
Jan 2015Participated
$10 MSeries D
Swrve
Sep 2014Led
$10 MSeries B
Siva Power
Jun 2014Participated
$15 MOther Equity
LiveHive
Jul 2012Led
$5 MSeries A
Bitzer Mobile
Nov 2011Led
$5 MOther Equity
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Deal Distribution

Acero Capital: 12 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories.All available history.
Acero Capital: 12 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories. All available history
Round typeLed dealsParticipated deals
Series A10
Series B11
Series C+05
Other Equity22

Monthly Deal Activity

Acero Capital: 12 deals are recorded across 180 months.All available history.
Acero Capital: 12 deals are recorded across 180 months. All available history
MonthDeals
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Sector Breakdown

Acero Capital: Networks, Cloud & Communication is the largest displayed sector by deal count (6 deals).All available history.

A deal can appear in multiple sectors, so sector totals may overlap. Capital represents disclosed total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

Acero Capital: Networks, Cloud & Communication is the largest displayed sector by deal count (6 deals). All available history
SectorDeals
Networks, Cloud & Communication6
Enterprise Software6
Cybersecurity & Privacy6
Developer Tools4
Marketing & Advertising3
Data, Analytics & IT3
Hardware & Robotics2
Government & Defense2
Manufacturing2
Clean Energy & Sustainability2

Deal Size Distribution

Acero Capital: 12 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands.All available history.

Undisclosed round sizes are excluded. Capital represents total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

Acero Capital: 12 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands. All available history
Round size band (USD)Deals
<$5M2
$5M-$10M0
$10M-$25M5
$25M-$50M3
$50M-$100M1
$100M-$250M1
$250M-$500M0
$500M-$1B0
$1B+0

Deals By Geography

Acero Capital: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (12 deals).All available history.

Top 1 of 1 regions; European countries are grouped as Europe.

Acero Capital: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (12 deals). All available history
RegionDeals
United States12
Acero Capital: 17 co-investors are shown, with Atlantic Bridge sharing 4 recorded deals.All available history.

Co-Investors

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Shows up to 20 co-investors ranked by shared deals. Deals may be shared with multiple funds, so rows overlap. Capital is total round size, not fund cheque size.

Acero Capital: 17 co-investors are shown, with Atlantic Bridge sharing 4 recorded deals. All available history
Co-investorShared deals
Atlantic Bridge4
General Catalyst4
Battery Ventures3
AXA Venture Partners2
DBL Partners2
M122
Trident Capital2
Warburg Pincus2
WuXi AppTec2
Chevron Technology Ventures1
Evolution Media Partners1
HighBar Partners1
Intel Capital1
Ireland Strategic Investment Fund1
Liberty Strategic Capital1
Medley Partners1
U.S. Department of Energy1

Investment Strategy

Acero Capital: Led accounts for 33% and participating for 67% of round participation.All available history.
Acero Capital: Led accounts for 33% and participating for 67% of round participation. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Led433%
Participating867%
Acero Capital: Single-lead accounts for 75% and co-led for 25% of lead dynamics.All available history.
Acero Capital: Single-lead accounts for 75% and co-led for 25% of lead dynamics. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Single-lead375%
Co-led125%

Team

Jayme Pokrzywinski

Vice President

Rami Elkhatib

Founder & General Partner