Thomas Otter
UnclaimedCurrent Firm
Acadian Ventures
Investments
3+ companies
Focus
Other, Enterprise
About Thomas Otter
Thomas Otter is a General Partner at Acadian Ventures, an early-stage venture firm investing in the future of work, which he joined in March 2022. Before Acadian he ran Otter Advisory, advising companies including Workday, Ultimate Software, Personio, Unit4, HiBob, 360Learning, SmartRecruiters and Staffbase, and working with private equity firms including Warburg Pincus, PSG, Goldman Sachs and Blackstone on M&A strategy and due diligence. Earlier he led the product management organization at SAP SuccessFactors, scaling it past $1 billion in annual recurring revenue and 50 million users, and was a research vice president at Gartner leading HR and HR technology research. Otter has been an angel investor in Reveal, Growblocks and Maki and was a limited partner in Acadian's first fund. He holds a PhD from KIT on enterprise software and compliance, an LLM in data protection law and a BA in political science.
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Investment Profile
Thomas Otter is a General Partner, Acadian Ventures at Acadian Ventures, based in Halifax, Canada.
Thomas's investment focus spans Other, Enterprise, AI, EdTech, SaaS, primarily investing at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This specialization allows for deep domain knowledge and strong network effects that benefit portfolio companies.
Notable investments include Reveal, Growblocks, Maki. These investments span Other and Enterprise.
Before Acadian Ventures, Thomas worked at Otter Advisory, SAP SuccessFactors, Gartner. This breadth of experience across multiple firms provides a well-rounded perspective on the venture capital landscape.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Thomas Otter?
Thomas Otter is a General Partner, Acadian Ventures at Acadian Ventures, based in Halifax, Canada. Their investment focus includes Other, Enterprise, AI.
What does Thomas Otter invest in?
Thomas Otter focuses on investments in Other, Enterprise, AI, EdTech, SaaS through Acadian Ventures. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.
What are Thomas Otter's most notable investments?
Thomas Otter's notable portfolio investments include Reveal, Growblocks, Maki. These companies span multiple sectors and stages, reflecting a track record of identifying high-potential startups.
What firm is Thomas Otter at?
Thomas Otter is currently at Acadian Ventures, headquartered in Halifax, Canada, serving as General Partner, Acadian Ventures. Previously, they worked at Otter Advisory, SAP SuccessFactors, Gartner.
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