# ACME Capital

> ACME Capital is a San Francisco venture capital firm co-founded by Hany Nada and Scott Stanford in 2018. It invests in early-stage companies in the United States and Europe, with a current focus on deep tech including aerospace and defense, physical AI, digital health, advanced materials, manufacturing, and the future of work. It combines investment capital with board support and introductions to customers and corporate partners.

- **Founded:** 2018
- **Headquarters:** San Francisco, United States
- **Founders:** Hany Nada (Co-Founder and Partner), Scott Stanford (Co-Founder and Partner)
- **Products:** Early-stage venture investment, Portfolio company support, Fund IV and adjacent Opportunity Fund
- **Notable:** Announced more than $300 million across Fund IV and an adjacent Opportunity Fund in February 2022., Reported approximately $1.5 billion in total committed capital in October 2025., Portfolio company IonQ entered public markets through a SPAC merger in 2021.

## Products & services

- **Early-stage venture investment** — Equity investment in technically ambitious startups, particularly in deep tech across the United States and Europe.
- **Portfolio company support** — Board involvement, commercial introductions, strategic guidance, and access to corporate networks including Silicon Foundry.
- **Fund IV and adjacent Opportunity Fund** — Fund vehicles announced in February 2022 with more than $300 million in combined commitments.

## Achievements

- Announced more than $300 million across Fund IV and an adjacent Opportunity Fund in February 2022.
- Reported approximately $1.5 billion in total committed capital in October 2025.
- Portfolio company IonQ entered public markets through a SPAC merger in 2021.
- Participated in Muon Space’s $250 million Series C announced August 20, 2026.
- Co-led Canopy’s $22 million Series B in January 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Scott Stanford published SaaS to Space, discussing the mismatched engineering, financing, and commercial timelines in aerospace and defense.
- **2026-09** — Hany Nada published The Myth of the VC Power Law, arguing for measuring exit outcomes against ownership and fund size.
- **2026-08** — Muon Space announced a $250 million Series C with participation from ACME.
- **2026-02** — Hany Nada published The VC Vintage Effect, emphasizing long horizons and realized cash distributions.
- **2026-01** — ACME and 111° West Capital co-led Canopy’s $22 million Series B.
- **2025-10** — ACME announced Katera Mujadidi as Partner and Head of Investor Relations.

## Links

- Website: https://www.acme.vc/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/acme-vc/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ACME

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