Acton Capital

actoncapital.com

We invest in startups at Series A and beyond with a sweet spot of €5-10M initial investments into companies founded by industry experts across Europe and Canada. We are generalists who typically come in at the early growth stage.

Check Size

$5M - $10M

Stages

Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth

Focus Areas

Enterprise Saas, Vertical Saas, Fintech

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Investment Thesis

Acton Capital follows a highly selective, generalist approach focused on backing companies ready to scale and built to last. With over 25 years of industry experience, they explicitly state they are ‘not interested in the next hype,’ instead seeking category creators and meaningful companies that stand the test of time. They partner with a handful of founders every year to help mission-driven teams develop growth strategies tailored to their unique situations.

What Sets Them Apart

Highly focused investment approach - partner with only a handful of founders per year
Optionality in success metrics - value both unicorns and profitably growing ventures equally
Industry expert founders - seek founders with deep expertise in their domains
Geographic focus - concentrated on Europe and Canada with particular strength in Germany
Long-term value creation - emphasis on companies 'built to last' rather than rapid exits
Proven track record - 25+ years of experience with numerous category creators (Mambu, Etsy, Clio, HomeToGo, etc.)