Investing for the good of the world

Welcome to the world of Acadia Ventures, where investing transcends profit motives. Our visionary VC firm is dedicated to "Investing for the Good of the World," merging financial success with impactful outcomes. Embracing sustainability and social responsibility, we lead the charge in supporting innovative ventures that drive positive change globally.

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RobinHood

A commission-free trading platform that allows users to invest in stocks, ETFs, options, and cryptocurrencies. It aims to democratize finance and make investing accessible to all.

Exabeam

A cybersecurity company that provides security intelligence and management solutions. It helps organizations detect and respond to cyber threats effectively, enhancing their security posture.

A social news platform where registered members can submit content, participate in discussions, and vote on posts and comments. It covers a wide range of topics and communities, making it a popular source of information and entertainment.

Udemy

An online learning platform that provides a wide range of courses on various subjects. It allows individuals to learn at their own pace and gain new skills from expert instructors.

Rubrik

Rubrik – A cloud data management company that offers backup, recovery, and data orchestration solutions. It simplifies data management across hybrid cloud environments, helping businesses protect and utilize their data efficiently.

Automation Anywhere

Automation Anywhere is a provider of robotic process automation (RPA) software. It helps businesses automate repetitive tasks, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.

SpaceX

SpaceX is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company founded by Elon Musk. It is developing the Starship spacecraft, which is designed to transport humans and cargo to the Moon and Mars.

Marqeta

Marqeta is a marketing automation platform that helps businesses automate their marketing campaigns. It provides tools for email marketing, lead generation, and social media marketing.

Flexport

Flexport is a global freight forwarder that uses technology to help businesses move goods around the world. It offers a variety of services, including ocean freight, air freight, and customs clearance.

OneLogin

OneLogin is a cloud-based identity and access management (IAM) platform. It helps businesses manage user access to applications and resources.

TurboSbir

Grant platform used by all US Govt and US universities

YourWatchTower

Incident management platform used across all US beaches and beach towns including Hawaii, Atlantic city, Los Angeles etc

DashCX

Worlds fastest growing whatsapp CRM for sales teams

DelphiX

DevOps Data Platform combines enterprise – wide data coverage with data compliance to enable modern CI/CD workflows, accelerate the journey to the cloud, transform customer experiences and increase the adoption of disruptive AI technologies.

Druva

Druva is the industry’s leading SaaS platform for data resiliency, and the only vendor to ensure data protection across the most common data risks backed by a $10 million guarantee. Druva’s innovative approach to backup and recovery has transformed how data is secured, protected and utilized by thousands of enterprises.

Tanium

Tanium is a privately held cybersecurity and systems management company with headquarters in Kirkland, Washington, and its operations center in Emeryville, California. It was founded July 16, 2007, by father and son David Hindawi and Orion Hindawi, co-founders of information management company BigFix.

Lookout Security

Lookout Cloud Security Platform is a cloud-native solution that delivers zero trust security by reducing risk, and protecting your corporate data on any device, any app, any location.

Krab.ai

Krab.ai is a cybersecurity company that uses artificial intelligence to detect and prevent cyberattacks. It provides a platform that helps businesses monitor their networks for suspicious activity and respond to threats quickly.

Stripe

Stripe is a payment processing company that helps businesses accept payments online. It offers a variety of payment methods, including credit cards, debit cards, and PayPal.

Moxie

Moxie is a company that helps businesses build and maintain their employee onboarding process. It provides a platform that helps businesses create customized onboarding experiences for their employees.

Cover

Cover is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and installs custom Backyard Studios. Cover’s mission is to make living in a thoughtfully designed and well-built home a reality for everyone. Using proprietary design software and a precision manufactured building system, Cover delivers exceptional design, functionality, and energy performance, in a fraction of the time of traditional custom construction. Cover has launched in Los Angeles and is taking pre-orders worldwide.

Neotic Capital

Neotic introduced the use of AI for assisting investors in decision making. The technology behind it is based on machine learning algorithms for price patterns recognition, corporate fundamentals and financial news analysis.

KarbonCard

Karbon is a B2B payment solution for startups and SMEs. Our goal is to transform business payment in India. Launched in 2019, Karbon became an instant hit

NuCypher

Threshold Access Control (formerly the NuCypher protocol) enables end-to-end encrypted data sharing and communication without the need to trust a centralized authority.

CloudDefense.AI

CloudDefense.AI is an industry-leading CNAPP platform that provides instant, 360 deg visibility and risk reduction for your Cloud and Applications.

HyreCar

HyreCar is a carsharing marketplace that is powering the gig economy. Using the HyreCar platform, drivers who need vehicles for rideshare and other gig work

BlueSmart Luggage

The company has sold off its IP to luggage company Travelpro, and it will stop sales, refunds, and warranty support.

Securifi

Securifi- Almond is the Worlds 1st wireless N touchscreen router. It boasts 300Mbps throughput, the latest WPA/WPA2 Security and superior range.

SOFI

SoFi Technologies, Inc. is an American online personal finance company and online bank. Based in San Francisco, SoFi provides financial products including student and auto loan refinancing, mortgages, personal loans, credit card, investing, and banking through both mobile app and desktop interfaces.

FutureLeague

FutureLeague is an ed-tech company that teaches kids ages 6-12 engineering and programming with a focus on teamwork, creativity, and design thinking.

Healing Gardens Co

Healing Gardens is a network of gardens that facilitates the listing of gardens of any size so that our customers can nurture their holistic well-being in the private embrace of trees, plants, birdsongs, and butterflies. Healing Gardens gives you access to organic gardens in your neighborhood available to support your physical, mental, and emotional health.

Mercury

A complete financial stack to build your company. Scale with FDIC-insured bank accounts, debit and credit cards, and 3-click payment flows.

DigitalShock Inc (Blackbow)
DigitalShock is one the best 3D art studios and animation companies in the world today.
We offer top-notch video game art & animation outsourcing services, as well as full
external development with software development offshoring localization support at our
locations globally.

LetsVenture
LetsVenture is a pioneering marketplace for early-stage startup investing that ensures fundraising in India’s private market is easy, efficient, and transparent for both startups and investors.

Enpass
Enpass is a password manager that gives you peace of mind. Enpass enables you to store and sync passwords and passkeys wherever is best for you — iCloud, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, Dropbox, NextCloud, WebDAV, or completely offline.

Directly
Directly offers AI-powered solutions to resolve customer issues with the right mix of automation and human support. Directly provides resilience to companies by delivering more automated and elastic customer support operations.

Salt
Salt provides borderless global payment and compliance solutions. It’s payments and documentation which comes with business banking by moving it to a digital-first and automated end-to-end platform. They provide you with a one of a kind system and experience stitched together for businesses to save their time and resources.

AngelList
AngelList is a U.S. website for startups, angel investors, and job-seekers looking to work at startups. It is the parent company of AngelList Venture, AngelList Talent, and Product Hunt and has more than 20 unicorns in the portfolio. They support millions of job-seekers in their search and helped makers launch over 100,000 products that willdefine the future of tech.

Seekho
Seekho is an AI-driven, upskilling platform that takes you from dreaming about a job, to your dream job. We believe that formal education doesn’t always prepare students for the real world, and we’re here to help you get ahead. Seekho bridges the gap between your resume and your job description.

PropelX
Propel(x) is an angel investing platform focused on funding early-stage companies that are built around scientific discovery. The company is driven by a mission to help propel mankind by enabling investments in technologies that matter. Propel(x) was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Zaroor
Zaroor is a retail focused full stack platform building India’s largest retail entity by aggregating standalone grocery stores.

Zenduty

Zenduty is a company that provides IT and security teams with a platform to manage their alerts and incidents. It helps teams to quickly identify and respond to incidents, and to improve their overall incident response process.

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Anshu Bansal

Anshu Bansal is a highly accomplished entrepreneur and technology visionary, widely recognized as the Founder and CEO of CloudDefense.AI. With over 15 years of extensive experience, Anshu possesses a unique blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and a deep understanding of customer needs, making him a prominent figure in the software development industry.
Anshu’s journey in the tech world has been nothing short of remarkable, with a strong emphasis on cloud computing and security. He is an expert in AWS migration, having led numerous successful projects involving private cloud, public cloud, and Government cloud solutions. His ability to innovate and create cutting-edge solutions has helped businesses across various sectors harness the power of the cloud effectively and securely.
Prior to founding CloudDefense.AI and HyreCar, Anshu played key roles in some of the biggest names in the technology landscape. He has a track record of leadership experiences at both Amazon and Microsoft, where he led security teams and contributed to the development of robust security frameworks and practices.
With a passion for technological innovation, Anshu Bansal continues to drive CloudDefense.AI forward, leading the company in its mission to provide advanced cloud security solutions. His dedication to excellence, coupled with his proven leadership and technical prowess, make him a formidable force in the industry and an inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals alike.

Abhi Arora

Abhi Arora is an accomplished entrepreneur and tech industry leader, renowned for his visionary contributions to the field of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. As the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of CloudDefense.AI, Abhi plays a pivotal role in driving the company’s mission to revolutionize the way organizations secure their digital assets in the cloud.
With a career marked by an impressive track record of success, Abhi has held prominent positions at major financial institutions, including Charles Schwab and Wells Fargo, where he led tech teams and spearheaded innovative technological advancements. His expertise in navigating the complexities of the financial sector has been instrumental in shaping cutting-edge solutions that protect critical data and mitigate cyber threats.
In addition to his corporate endeavors, Abhi Arora is celebrated for his entrepreneurial spirit and foresight. He is the visionary mind behind the groundbreaking platform Hyrecar, which he successfully took public, solidifying his status as a trailblazer in the tech and business realms.
Combining a profound understanding of technology, business acumen, and an unwavering commitment to driving positive change in the cybersecurity landscape, Abhi Arora continues to be an inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs and industry professionals alike. His dedication to innovation and his passion for safeguarding digital ecosystems have earned him widespread recognition as a driving force in shaping the future of cybersecurity.
As a thought leader, mentor, and advocate for transformative technology solutions, Abhi remains at the forefront of the industry, propelling CloudDefense.AI to new heights and championing the advancement of cybersecurity on a global scale.

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