Theresia Gouw

Theresia Gouw

Theresia Gouw (#3173)

I, like thousands of others who are called to the Valley everyday, have my parents to thank for showing me how to be an American dreamer.

  • $ 1 B
  • Venture capital
  • United States
  • F
  • 58 Years

About Me

Theresia Gouw launched Acrew Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm in 2019; it now manages $1.7 billion in gross assets. In 2014 she cofounded venture capital firm Aspect Ventures with Jennifer Fonstad; in 2019 the two women parted ways. Gouw earned her stripes in the VC world at Accel, where she spent 15 years and was the firm's first female partner. Successful investments she led while at Accel included bets on real estate site Trulia and cybersecurity firm Imperva. She is chair of education nonprofit DonorsChoose and a board member at ONE, a nonprofit focused on ending poverty.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Theresia Gouw’s rise and global influence.

  • #3017   Billionaires (2026)
  • #33   America's Richest Self-Made Women (2025)
  •   50 Over 50 - Money (2022)
  • #72   The Midas List: Top Tech Investors (2020)
  • #98   Power Women (2018)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Theresia Gouw’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $1.1B (May 4, 2026)