Acquisition.com Launches ACQ Ventures to Back SMB-focused SaaS Startups
July 8, 2025
Acquisition.com launched ACQ Ventures, a dedicated venture arm led by Alex and Leila Hormozi and partners, to invest in pre-seed to Series A startups focused on SMB technology and business-services SaaS. The announcement notes ACQ Ventures has already made dozens of investments, including stakes in Carry.com, Otis AI, Caseflood, Stan and JOON, offering portfolio companies access to Acquisition.com's platform, network and operating expertise.
- Buyers
- ACQ Ventures (Acquisition.com)
- Targets
- Carry, Otis AI, Caseflood (Caseflood.ai), Stan, JOON
- Industry
- Software
- Location
- United States
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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