About ACM

National Firm

Founded in 1994, to invest in early-stage applied technology companies
VC firm with $815 million under management
Industry Expertise: Information Technology, Networking Infrastructure and Semiconductor industries
Lead investor in technology driven companies that will become market-leaders in their industries
General Partners and Venture Partners have direct access to the best deals within our areas of expertise

Discontinuity driven investment strategy: Identify compelling market opportunities that can be exploited by breakthrough innovations created by discontinuities in markets larger than $500 million in size
Selection: Companies with the potential to become market leaders with 65% gross margins and 25% operating profits
Investments: Typical investments begin at $5 million, but can start out at under $1 million and grow to as much as $30 million over the life of the investment. We stand behind our companies throughout their lifecycle by reserving for multiple future financings
Lead investor: Actively involved via board seats and ownership positions often in excess of 35%, ACM serves as trusted partners to its entrepreneurial teams, not drivers of the business

Leadership Oriented Approach: Deeper involvement with our portfolio companies where the industry expertise and operating experiences of our general partners can have a direct impact in the acceleration of a company's development and success
Structured Navigation: Proven five step process that leverages all resources, and increases options for the company at each phase of its growth, mitigates risks, verifies the business model and promotes best practices for all aspects of operations
Corporate Networks: Identification and introduction to key industry contacts, to accelerate sales, enhance strategic alliances, augment existing boards and impact critical business operations
Deeper Resources: Discontinuity Roundtable, Venture Partner Program, Corporate Partnering Program, ACM Operations Team and ACM Extranet

To our investors: We create maximum value in each and every early-stage investment, and construct portfolios that access at least $25 billion of revenue opportunity
To our entrepreneurs: We provide industry and operations expertise, access to resources and shared relevant experiences through candid dialogue