About

We don’t follow trends — we cultivate them.

Acequia Ventures is an innovation platform rooted in San Antonio, built to power the next generation of founders often left out of traditional venture. We build, invest in, and support scalable companies led by Latino, veteran, and overlooked entrepreneurs—especially in undercapitalized markets like South Texas.

We’re not just a fund. We’re a multi-division venture ecosystem combining capital, incubation, consulting, and community—all under one mission: to unlock the full potential of founders with grit, vision, and deep cultural roots.
 

Why We Exist

South Texas is bursting with entrepreneurial energy, but lacks the capital infrastructure to match. Less than 1% of U.S. venture funding goes to Latino founders. Veteran-owned businesses—especially in Texas—often operate without access to tailored growth support. We're here to change that.
 

What We Do

Acequia Ventures operates as a fully integrated platform:
 

• Acequia Works: Our consulting arm partners with cities, universities, and economic developers to design inclusive entrepreneurship programs—with a specialty in veteran pathways.

• Acequia Studio: Our internal venture lab, where we incubate and grow consumer-first, culture-driven brands from scratch.

• Acequia Capital: We invest in mission-aligned startups through SPVs and minority equity stakes, offering founder-friendly terms and hands-on support.

• Acequia Hub (Coming Soon): A physical space for founders and partners, offering coworking, maker labs, and event programming to foster innovation in South Texas.

• Acequia Fund I (Coming 2026): Our venture fund, focused on scalable, values-driven companies in historically overlooked regions.
   

How We're Different

We don’t just write checks—we roll up our sleeves. With deep operator experience and a commitment to place-based innovation, we help founders build companies that scale sustainably, stay true to their culture, and create lasting impact in their communities.