Ac Ventures
About Ac Ventures
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AC Ventures says it began in 2012 as an operator-led syndicate in which founders backed other founders. It has since become a sector-agnostic venture firm. The firm describes a community of more than 250 founders and says its portfolio spans AI, deeptech, consumer and frontier technology. A LinkedIn listing gives its headquarters as Gurugram, Haryana, India. The sources we found do not name the founding partners or the individuals who lead AI investing, so none are listed here.
The firm's website reports seven generative AI investments within its deeptech holdings. Companies it names include Kluisz, an AI-native private cloud platform that offers GPU-as-a-service for generative AI and low-latency workloads, and Plotch.ai, which brings AI to the ONDC commerce network. It also announced backing for Aeria, an AI-led proptech startup, alongside Kalaari Capital and Foundamental. The firm's pitch for AI rests on operator experience, with capital paired with strategy and execution support for founders.
The firm's about page says it invests from pre-seed to pre-Series A and writes cheques of INR 50 lakh to INR 4 crore. Round amounts for individual AI companies are not public in the sources we found.
- Kluisz: AI-native private cloud offering compute, storage, networking and GPU-as-a-service; round not disclosed
- Plotch.ai: AI tools for the ONDC network; round not disclosed
- Aeria: AI-led proptech platform, backed with Kalaari Capital and Foundamental; amount not disclosed
Investing activity
Ac Ventures is listed on Lounge as a venture capital investor based in Helsinki, Brazil. The deals desk records Series A and later AI rounds and seeds over $10M, so smaller checks may not show here yet.
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Frequently asked questions about Ac Ventures
Where is AC Ventures headquartered?
A public LinkedIn listing gives Gurugram, Haryana, India as the headquarters. The listing also says the firm was founded in 2012.
What stage does AC Ventures invest in?
The firm says it invests from pre-seed to pre-Series A. Its stated cheque range is INR 50 lakh to INR 4 crore.
Does AC Ventures invest in AI startups?
Yes. The firm's website reports seven generative AI investments in its deeptech portfolio. Named examples include Kluisz, Plotch.ai and Aeria.
Is AC Ventures the same firm as ACV Capital in Indonesia?
No. ACV Capital, also called AC Ventures, is a separate Jakarta-based early-stage fund focused on Southeast Asia, with its own funds and portfolio. Founders checking portfolios should confirm which firm they are looking at.
Does AC Ventures publish its fund sizes?
The sources we found do not list fund sizes for this firm, so none are stated here. Founders should ask the firm directly about its current vehicles.
Where is Ac Ventures based?
Ac Ventures is based in Helsinki, Brazil.
How can founders reach Ac Ventures?
Founders on Lounge can see Ac Ventures's contact details in AI Investor Contacts (paid plans), check for a warm introduction through members who worked with the firm under Warm Paths, and add Ac Ventures to their Investor Pipeline to track the conversation.