Acequia Capital

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Overview

Acequia Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2010 that invests in technology companies across sectors including AI, machine learning, e-commerce, logistics, life sciences, gaming, software, and financial planning.¹²⁵ It has backed over 350 companies, primarily at pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages, with check sizes ranging from under $100K to $3M-$10M, and provides operational advice on product strategy, technology, business models, and go-to-market execution.¹²⁵ The firm operates a distributed global network sourcing deals from the USA, Canada, and Europe, positioning itself as a platform connecting founders, operators, and investors.²⁵

History

Acequia Capital was founded in 2010 by Hank Vigil, a former Microsoft senior executive.¹² It has grown into a partnership and distributed network also involving figures like Charlie Songhurst, another ex-Microsoft strategy executive.⁵ Over more than a decade, the firm has invested in over 350 technology companies, achieving consistent top quartile returns, and expanded to center a global innovation ecosystem supporting early-stage deal flow and best practices transfer.¹⁴

Reputation

Acequia Capital is recognized by industry directories as an active early-stage VC platform with a global reach and operator-led approach.²⁵ It is noted for its diversified network and investments across multiple tech sectors, though specific portfolio performance details beyond self-reported top quartile returns are not detailed in available sources.¹ No widespread criticisms or enthusiast perceptions are documented in the results.

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