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Acceleprise VC Fund I, LP
Acceleprise VC Fund I, LP is a seed-stage venture capital fund focused on enterprise B2B software, founded by Raymond Rouf and Patrick Price in 2017.
Acceleprise VC Fund I, LP
Acceleprise VC Fund I, LP was established in 2017 by Raymond Rouf and Patrick Price, both former enterprise software founders and operators. The fund operates as a venture capital vehicle that also runs an accelerator program for early-stage B2B companies. Its wealth origin is not publicly disclosed, though the firm has raised capital from institutional and individual limited partners. The firm invests exclusively in enterprise SaaS, AI/ML, and B2B software startups at the pre-seed and seed stages. Its portfolio includes companies such as SalesLoft (acquired by Vista Equity Partners), Highspot, and Drift—all of which participated in the Acceleprise accelerator. Acceleprise typically writes checks between $50,000 and $200,000 and takes board observer rights. Geographically, the focus is North America, primarily the San Francisco Bay Area and New York. The fund is structured as a single vehicle with a small team of three professionals. It does not disclose total AUM; based on typical micro-funds of its vintage and portfolio visibility, estimated capital under management is between $10 million and $50 million. Acceleprise also runs a corporate innovation practice advising enterprise clients on startup engagement. In 2023, the firm launched a separate SPV for follow-on investments. A structural differentiator is Acceleprise's development-as-a-service model: founders go through a cohort-based program alongside receiving capital, similar to Y Combinator but exclusive to enterprise B2B. This structure allows the fund to generate deal flow from its network of corporate partners, which include companies like Microsoft and Salesforce.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2017
AUM
$10M - $50M (Altss estimate)
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
San Francisco
Corporate office
San Francisco, CA, United States
Principals
Raymond Rouf
Managing Director
Patrick Price
Managing Director
Andrea Funsten
Director
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Acceleprise?
Raymond Rouf and Patrick Price serve as Managing Directors and co-lead the investment decisions at Acceleprise. Both are former founders of enterprise software companies. Andrea Funsten is a Director supporting portfolio management and operations. The firm does not publicly disclose any additional investment committee members (per public record).
How does Acceleprise source proprietary deal flow?
Acceleprise sources companies through its accelerator program, which attracts early-stage B2B founders. The firm also leverages relationships with corporate partners such as Microsoft and Salesforce, who refer startups and participate in demo days. By running the development program, the fund sees founders before they raise institutional capital, giving it access to proprietary deal flow.
Is Acceleprise structured as a venture capital firm or an accelerator?
Acceleprise operates as both a venture capital fund and a development platform. Its primary vehicle, Acceleprise VC Fund I, LP, is a venture capital fund that makes seed-stage investments. The firm also runs a cohort-based accelerator program, which provides mentorship, resources, and networking to founders. The fund and program are under the same management but distinct in structure.
What investment stages does Acceleprise typically target?
Acceleprise targets pre-seed and seed-stage investments in enterprise B2B software companies. The firm typically writes initial checks of $50,000 to $200,000. It does not currently disclose a focus on later-stage rounds, though it has a separate SPV for follow-on investments created in 2023 (per firm communications).
Which sectors does Acceleprise explicitly focus on?
Acceleprise focuses exclusively on enterprise B2B software, including SaaS, AI/ML, and business-to-business platforms. The firm explicitly avoids consumer, biotech, and hardware sectors based on its public portfolio and stated investment thesis.
What is Acceleprise's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
Acceleprise does not publicly disclose a formal co-investment program. As a micro-fund, it typically leads or co-leads seed rounds alongside other seed-stage investors. Portfolio companies like SalesLoft and Highspot had participation from larger venture firms at later stages, but the fund does not advertise a dedicated co-investment vehicle beyond its follow-on SPV.
Does Acceleprise maintain philanthropic or non-profit structures?
Acceleprise does not publicly disclose any affiliated philanthropic foundations or charitable vehicles. The firm's public presence is limited to its venture fund and accelerator program. No separate tax-exempt entities were identified in public records as of 2025.
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