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Fund profile

Accel

Accel

Palo Alto, United States

Leading

About

Accel is a renowned venture capital firm known for its strategic investments across various stages and sectors. Founded in 1983, Accel has played a pivotal role in the success of numerous high-profile companies. Some of its most notable investments include Facebook, Dropbox, Spotify, and Slack, showcasing its strength in identifying and backing transformative technology companies early on. The firm's investment strategy focuses on seed and Series A funding, ensuring deep engagement with startups from their inception. Accel emphasizes a collaborative approach, providing not just capital but also mentorship and strategic support to help entrepreneurs build market-defining businesses. This hands-on involvement has led Accel to lead investments in over 70% of its portfolio companies​. Accel operates globally, with key offices in Silicon Valley, London, and Bangalore, enabling it to tap into entrepreneurial talent worldwide. The firm has recently closed on several funds totaling $3.05 billion, aimed at supporting early-stage startups and growth rounds for more mature companies​​. In 2023, Accel made significant investments in companies like Blackpoint Cyber, Headway, and Cyera, reflecting its commitment to diverse sectors such as cybersecurity, mental health, and data protection​​. This broad sector focus, combined with a global investment perspective, positions Accel as a key player in the venture capital landscape, continuously driving innovation and supporting exceptional entrepreneurs around the world.

Details

Average check

$500K-$1M
$1M-$3M
$3M-$10M
$10M-$50M

Round

Seed
Series A
Series B
Series C+
Venture Round

Previous Investments

Advertising & Marketing
Agritech & Farming
AI & Deep Tech
B2B
Biotech
CleanTech & Sustainability
Communications & Messaging
Consumer Goods & Electronics
Data & Analytics
E-commerce & Retail
Education
Energy & Utilities
Fashion & Apparel
Fintech & Financial services
Food & Beverage
Gaming
Hardware. Robotics & IoT
Healthtech & Wellness
HR & Recruitment
Legal & Professional services
Lifestyle
Media, Events & Entertainment
Natural Resources
Other
Pharma
Real Estate & Proptech
Security & Privacy
Sharing economy
Social media
Software & Apps
Space economy
Sports & Fitness
Transportation & Mobility
Travel & Tourism
VR & AR
Web 3.0

Geo focus

Israel
MENA
LatAm
Europe
Africa
South Asia
Oceania
USA
Canada

Highlights

$253.9k

Historical average check

$2.5B

Historical max check

February 2025

Last investment date

2148

Investments

Data & Analytics

Software & Apps

Fintech & Financial services

AI & Deep Tech

E-commerce & Retail

Legal & Professional services

Security & Privacy

CleanTech & Sustainability

Consumer Goods & Electronics

Food & Beverage

Transportation & Mobility

Hardware. Robotics & IoT

Fashion & Apparel

Social media

Real Estate & Proptech

Travel & Tourism

Education

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