Act One Ventures

Early-stage venture capital firm investing in AI-native enterprise software startups.

Venture Capital Active Los Angeles, United States Est. 2015
Last updated 2026-07-20
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A Round, Seed, Pre-Seed

About

Act One Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Los Angeles and San Francisco that invests in pre-seed and seed rounds for AI-native enterprise software and B2B SaaS startups. The firm focuses on companies leveraging AI to transform business operations, particularly in compliance, vertical SaaS, service-as-software, and fintech. They typically invest $1M-$3M into an average of 7 new companies per year, with a focus on deep relationships and operational support. Act One Ventures manages over $148 million in total capital raised across multiple investment vehicles and was founded in 2015 by Michael Silton and Alejandro Guerrero.

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Q&A

What is Act One Ventures' primary investment focus?
Act One Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that leads pre-seed and seed rounds in ecommerce infrastructure, vertical SaaS, and fintech.
What is Act One Ventures' approach to diversity in its portfolio?
Act One Ventures invests in founders of all backgrounds, with over 70% of its portfolio companies led by women founders and those from under-represented groups such as LGBTQ+ and people of color.
When was Act One Ventures founded?
Act One Ventures was founded in 2016.
What investment stages does Act One Ventures typically participate in?
Act One Ventures participates in Pre-Seed, Seed, and A Round investment stages.
Where is Act One Ventures headquartered?
Act One Ventures is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Has Act One Ventures raised any funds?
Yes, Act One Ventures has raised a fund named '3'.
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