Riverside Acceleration Capital
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Investor type
VC / CVC
Founded
1990
AUM
$12 000 M
Location
New York, New York, United States
Investor profile last updated: 13 December, 2025
Profile
Business building has certainly changed with the advent of modern cloud paradigms. These platforms have shifted the way products are built and companies are scaled, simultaneously offering reduced technology risk with improved capital efficiency. As a result, today’s software companies are scaling faster than ever before, against an ever broadening set of market opportunities. Yet, despite these innovations in business building, funding innovation has not kept pace.
We believe there remains a time for traditional venture models, but that often an alternative is needed. Riverside Acceleration Capital gives companies the capital needed to grow their business, launch new products and maximize value without diluting ownership, control, or optionality. We do so by delivering the right amount of capital at the right stages of growth and development. Our unique model and backing help us to support our companies across their entire lifecycle.
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Riverside Acceleration Capital Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Riverside Acceleration Capital I
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Private Equity (PE)
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Education
Healthcare Services
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
Real Estate
SaaS
Security
Software
HealthTech
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Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
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North America
Europe
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$5-10 m
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$50 M
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September 2016
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Riverside Acceleration Capital II
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Private Equity (PE)
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Education
Healthcare Services
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
Real Estate
HealthTech
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Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
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North America
Europe
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$5-10 m
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$177 M
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August 2019
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FAQs about Riverside Acceleration Capital
Is Riverside Acceleration Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?
Riverside Acceleration Capital is a venture capital firm that also operates as a corporate VC (CVC). It backs companies at Series B, Pre-seed, Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Where is Riverside Acceleration Capital located?
Riverside Acceleration Capital is located in New York, New York, United States.
When was Riverside Acceleration Capital founded?
Riverside Acceleration Capital was founded in 1990.
What sectors and industries does Riverside Acceleration Capital invest in?
Riverside Acceleration Capital invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Industrial, Software, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Real Estate, SaaS, Security, Education, Healthcare Services, HealthTech.
What is Riverside Acceleration Capital geographical focus of investments?
Riverside Acceleration Capital invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
At what stages of companies and startups does Riverside Acceleration Capital typically invest in?
Riverside Acceleration Capital invests in companies and startups at Series B, Pre-seed, Seed, Series A.
What is the usual amount of Riverside Acceleration Capital investment?
Riverside Acceleration Capital usually invests $10-50 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Riverside Acceleration Capital?
Riverside Acceleration Capital has around $12 000m assets under management.
When was Riverside Acceleration Capital last fund created?
Riverside Acceleration Capital last fund was created/launched in 2019-08-10
What are the contacts of Riverside Acceleration Capital?
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