AC Lion/Venture Partners

ACLVP

We invest in tech startups that disrupt the future of business.

What we cover

  • Seed to Series A
  • US & APAC launch
  • Digital media & technology
  • Go-to-market network
  • Accelerator partner

AC Lion Venture Partners is the venture capital and accelerator arm of AC Lion, the executive search firm founded in 1997 and recognized among the top-ranked firms by Forbes.

We help early-to-mid stage tech startups successfully launch their business in the US and APAC, backing founders with capital, connections, and the right people at every stage of growth.

25+ YrsRecruiting digital talent
6XForbes Best Executive Recruitment Firms
400k+Active talent network
50k+Key decision-makers
$300M+In compensation negotiated
EQ™Proprietary assessment platform
25+ YrsRecruiting digital talent
6XForbes Best Executive Recruitment Firms
400k+Active talent network
50k+Key decision-makers
$300M+In compensation negotiated
EQ™Proprietary assessment platform

What we do

Helping startups scale through every stage

Three pillars that take a startup from launch to scale: access, capital, and talent.

01

Access

We make go-to-market connections. We put our network of deep relationships to work for your company, drawing on more than 20 years of experience in digital media and technology and a community of over 23,000 decision makers and influencers.

02

Capital

We get you funded. We provide access to seed capital through Series A from our network of investors and warm introductions.

03

Talent

We find the right people for you. Our database of world-class talent gives companies premiere access to the sellers, marketers, developers, and technology innovators driving 21st century business, with the speed to bring immediate revenue to your company.

04

Acceleration

We move with founders at every stage. As the accelerator arm of AC Lion, we combine capital, connections, and talent to help early-to-mid stage startups launch and scale across the US and APAC.

Why founders partner with us

Capital backed by a 25-year network

Our investment goes further because it comes with relationships, market access, and hiring power built over decades.

01

Funding from seed to Series A

We connect founders to seed capital through Series A from our investor network, opening doors with warm introductions rather than cold outreach.

02

A network worth introducing

Over 20 years in digital media and technology has built a community of more than 23,000 decision makers and influencers, ready to become your customers, partners, and advocates.

03

The team to deliver

Backed by AC Lion's executive search practice, we help portfolio companies hire the sellers, marketers, developers, and innovators who turn momentum into revenue.

Who we back

Built for early-to-mid stage tech

We focus on disruptive technology companies ready to launch and scale across the US and APAC.

Stage

Early stageMid stageSeed capitalSeries A

Markets

United StatesAPACGo-to-market launch

Sectors

Digital mediaTechnologyProgrammatic & advertisingHealthcare techAI

ACLVP Portfolio

Companies backed through the ACLVP network.

The portfolio spans healthcare staffing, programmatic advertising, video intelligence, product sampling, website intelligence, African digital content, venture funds, and other technology markets.

Timeflash logo

Acquired

Timeflash

Timeflash is a social app that builds anticipation by revealing only a small piece of a picture as an interactive puzzle until the unlock moment.

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SoPost logo

SoPost

SoPost is a digital product-sampling platform using targeting, personalization, insights, and brand engagement.

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Apploi logo

Series B Extension

Apploi

Apploi is a healthcare staffing platform for recruiting, hiring, onboarding, shifts, workflows, and reporting.

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Anchor logo

Pre Seed

Anchor

Anchor provides billing and collections automation for proposals, invoicing, payments, dashboards, and client portals.

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SparqLife logo

Acquired

SparqLife

SparqLife offers nicotine-free inhalation products positioned as a cleaner alternative to traditional smoking products.

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BriefCam logo

Acquired by Kodak

BriefCam

BriefCam develops video review and investigation technology using Video Synopsis to condense hours of footage.

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Fooducate logo

Acquired

Fooducate

Fooducate is a nutrition and health app that helps users evaluate food quality and manage weight.

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A Million Ads logo

A Million Ads

A Million Ads is a dynamic audio ad platform using contextual data and audience insights.

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Media Crossing logo

Series E

Media Crossing

Media Crossing is a programmatic agency helping advertisers activate data and engage audiences across channels and devices.

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Private Equity Investment

MadHive

MadHive is a video advertising and data platform for intent data, cross-screen audiences, measurement, attribution, and blockchain-backed data use.

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FF Venture Capital

FF Venture Capital is a seed and early-stage venture capital firm investing across cybersecurity, AI, machine learning, drones, enterprise cloud, and related sectors.

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Rally logo

Pre Seed

Rally

Rally is a group and event travel platform for shared rides to sports, concerts, festivals, and events.

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Vitiprints logo

Pre Seed

Vitiprints

Vitiprints develops flat-print product technology focused on sustainable, functional product design.

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Clipmedia logo

Series A

Clipmedia

Clipmedia is an AI and video engagement platform using data science and machine learning for interactive video and social assets.

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OpenX logo

Acquired by Kubient

OpenX

OpenX is a programmatic supply-side advertising platform focused on addressability, transparency, and sustainability.

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Lumar logo

Series B

Lumar

Lumar is a website intelligence platform for technical SEO, accessibility, analytics, and monitoring.

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Profitable

Atunwa

Atunwa is a digital content monetization business focused on African audio, display, and video creators and media companies.

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97212 Ventures logo

97212 Ventures

97212 Ventures is an investment firm supporting startups across technology, healthcare, education, AI, and other sectors.

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Proof

What partners say about AC Lion

DDailymotion
AC Lion saved me so much time. They consistently presented high-quality candidates that were good matches for our needs. I ended up with a great hire in no time. Would recommend and partner with again!
Aubrey Bowser, Global Director of Product Management and Design
TTripleLift
AC Lion has been a fantastic partner for us. Through the years, they have consistently delivered some of our highest performing talent.
Eric Berry, Co-Founder & CEO
GGrapeshot
Over the last few years, I have had the opportunity to build out a team and nearly everyone I have hired has come through AC Lion. AC Lion makes the process easy and seamless. I recommend them to both businesses and individuals looking to make a change.
Nicole Brodeur, Director of Account Management

Capital

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