A Platform for Investing in Culture, Community, and Scalable Impact.
We’re more than investors—we’re partners in growth. Through ecosystem building, strategic investment, and hands-on incubation, Acequia Ventures drives South Texas entrepreneurs to scale businesses rooted in culture and community. Together, we unlock long-term potential in one of the nation’s most undercapitalized markets.
OUR FLOW
ACEQUIA
WORKS
Venture Readiness Support
Connecting Founder To Capital
Strategic Partnerships &
Ecosystem Building
Investor Development
Fractional Business Support
(Accounting, Marketing, Ops)
ACEQUIA
VENTURE STUDIO
& INNOVATION HUB
Studio-Led Culturally
Relevant Innovation
Collaboration &
Community Hub
Shared Infrastructure
(Labs & Workspace)
ACEQUIA FOUNDERS FUND
Mission-Aligned Capital via SPVs and minority equity investments
Founder-friendly terms to accelerate growth and scale businesses
SOUTH TEXAS OPPORTUNITY GAP
South Texas is rich in entrepreneurial talent — especially among Veterans, Latino,
and first-generation founders — but remains dramatically undercapitalized compared
to major innovation hubs.
THE GAP
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Latino-led startups receive only about 1.5% of U.S. venture capital.
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Texas is home to 24,000+ veteran-owned businesses, yet most lack access to the capital they need to grow.
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San Antonio and South Texas are growing fast, but still lag behind in early-stage investment.
WHY THIS MATTERS
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Latinos start businesses twice as fast as the national average, but often can’t scale due to lack of funding.
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Veteran founders outperform in revenue and job creation, but struggle to access growth capital.
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Underserved founders build for underserved markets, creating products and jobs where they’re needed most—but they need the right support to grow.
Veteran and Latino founders are building businesses
at record rates—but funding isn’t keeping up.