Accel

Accel, established in 1983, is a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in San Francisco, London, and Bangalore. The firm specializes in investing in early and growth-stage technology startups, focusing on sectors such as software, cloud technologies, consumer services, enterprise, healthcare, fintech, and security. Accel's portfolio includes notable companies like Atlassian, Facebook, Slack, and Spotify, reflecting its ability to identify and support entrepreneurs building businesses that drive next-generation industries.

Casey Aylward

Partner

Nir Blumberger

Venture Partner

Luca Bocchio

Partner

Katie Brown

Investor

Miles Clements

Partner

Adrian Colyer

Venture Partner

Ben Dooley

CFO

Peter Doyle

Investor

Christine Esserman

Partner

Ben Fletcher

Partner

Sameer Gandhi

Partner

Martin Gibson

Technology Investor

Graham Hutson

Investor

Sara Ittelson

Partner

Myrel Iturrey

Investor

Dinesh Katiyar

Partner

Richard Kotite

Vice President

Gagan Kumar

General Partner

John Locke

Partner

Zhenya Loginov

Partner

Steve Loughlin

Partner

Arun Mathew

Partner

Jonathan Mendelson

Investor

Gonzalo Mocorrea

Investor

Vasant Natarajan

Partner

Vas Natarajan

Partner

Nate Niparko

Partner

Maya Noeth

Partner

Rachit Parekh

Principal

Vijaysai Patnaik

Associate

Varun Purandare

Principal and Investor

Ben Quazzo

Investor, Venture and Growth

Rafael Quintanilla Loeillet

Early-Stage Investor

Tim Rawlinson

Investor - Growth

Matthew Robinson

Investor

Sagar Sanghvi

Partner

Tracy Sedlock

Chief Operating Partner

Jess Segal

Partner, Investor Relation

Ajay Sethi

Venture Partner

Manasi Shah

Vice President and Investment Team Member

Karan Shah

Investor

Sarthak Singh

Investor

Robert Sternberg

Investor

Diksha Sundarka

Investor

Prayank Swaroop

Partner

Charles Tananbaum

Investor

Humza Tariq

Investor

Jonathan Turner

Partner

Cecilia Wang

Vice President

Ivan Zhou

Partner

Past deals in Benelux

Insify

Series A in 2023
Insify is a digital insurance company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, founded in 2020 by Koen Thijssen. It specializes in providing insurance products and services tailored for freelancers and small businesses. By leveraging artificial intelligence-based data technology, Insify simplifies and accelerates the insurance process, addressing the common constraints found in traditional insurance practices. The company's focus is on delivering innovative insurance solutions that meet the specific needs of its clients, thereby facilitating easier access to essential coverage for small enterprises.

SeatGeek

Series E in 2022
SeatGeek, Inc. is a mobile ticketing marketplace and ticket search engine that facilitates the buying and selling of tickets for sports, concerts, and theater events. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, the company also maintains offices in the United Kingdom, Israel, the Netherlands, Australia, and Italy. SeatGeek's platform aggregates ticket listings from various sources, presenting users with a comprehensive view of available options. It employs a unique feature called 'Deal Score,' which rates tickets on a scale from 0 to 100, helping consumers identify the best value for their purchases. Additionally, SeatGeek offers an event discovery tool that utilizes user preferences to suggest local events that align with individual tastes. By streamlining the ticketing process and providing detailed information about venues and pricing, SeatGeek aims to enhance the overall experience for fans.

Insify

Series A in 2022
Insify is a digital insurance company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, founded in 2020 by Koen Thijssen. It specializes in providing insurance products and services tailored for freelancers and small businesses. By leveraging artificial intelligence-based data technology, Insify simplifies and accelerates the insurance process, addressing the common constraints found in traditional insurance practices. The company's focus is on delivering innovative insurance solutions that meet the specific needs of its clients, thereby facilitating easier access to essential coverage for small enterprises.

Catawiki

Private Equity Round in 2020
Catawiki is an online marketplace based in Amsterdam that specializes in the buying and selling of unique and valuable objects. The platform hosts weekly auctions featuring over 75,000 items across various categories, including art, design, jewelry, fashion, classic cars, and collectibles. Each item is carefully reviewed and selected by a team of in-house experts, ensuring a curated experience for both buyers and sellers. With a workforce of over 750 employees, Catawiki facilitates a global marketplace where users can easily discover and acquire rare and vintage items.

Bird

Series C in 2020
MessageBird B.V. is a cloud communications platform that provides software solutions for customer communication, including voice services, SMS, email, and two-factor authentication. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the company operates additional offices in major cities such as San Francisco, London, and Singapore. MessageBird aims to simplify customer communication by offering a comprehensive suite of APIs that enable enterprises to connect reliably with their global customers. With its own telecommunications carrier infrastructure, MessageBird serves over 15,000 businesses, ensuring fast and dependable communication through SMS, voice, and chat services. The company has garnered significant attention and investment, including a notable $60 million Series A funding round in 2017, underscoring its position as a leading player in the European software industry.

Freshworks

Series H in 2019
Freshworks Inc. develops innovative software solutions designed to enhance customer engagement for businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company provides a suite of software-as-a-service products that cater to various business functions. Its offerings include Freshdesk for customer support, Freshsales CRM for sales management, Freshservice for IT service management, and Freshteam for recruitment and employee management. Additionally, Freshworks provides tools like Freshchat for customer interaction, Freshmarketer for marketing automation, and Freshcaller for cloud-based telephony. The company's solutions enable organizations to acquire, engage, and retain customers while offering a comprehensive view of customer interactions. Freshworks has a global presence with offices in multiple countries, including India, the UK, Australia, Germany, France, Singapore, and the Netherlands. Its commitment to delivering user-friendly software ensures a quick return on investment for its clients.

Job Today

Series B in 2018
Job Today S.A. is a mobile application developer based in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg, that focuses on connecting job seekers with employers in the hospitality and retail sectors. Founded in 2014, the company is recognized as the leading hiring app in its field, operating primarily in the UK and Spain, with plans for further expansion. Job Today simplifies the job application process by allowing users to apply for positions with just one tap, eliminating the need for traditional resumes or cover letters. The platform facilitates quick communication between candidates and employers through a built-in messaging feature, enabling applicants to receive responses within 24 hours. Catering to both hourly and full-time job seekers, Job Today aims to make the job search experience efficient and accessible at any time.

Freshworks

Series G in 2018
Freshworks Inc. develops innovative software solutions designed to enhance customer engagement for businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company provides a suite of software-as-a-service products that cater to various business functions. Its offerings include Freshdesk for customer support, Freshsales CRM for sales management, Freshservice for IT service management, and Freshteam for recruitment and employee management. Additionally, Freshworks provides tools like Freshchat for customer interaction, Freshmarketer for marketing automation, and Freshcaller for cloud-based telephony. The company's solutions enable organizations to acquire, engage, and retain customers while offering a comprehensive view of customer interactions. Freshworks has a global presence with offices in multiple countries, including India, the UK, Australia, Germany, France, Singapore, and the Netherlands. Its commitment to delivering user-friendly software ensures a quick return on investment for its clients.

Bird

Series A in 2017
MessageBird B.V. is a cloud communications platform that provides software solutions for customer communication, including voice services, SMS, email, and two-factor authentication. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the company operates additional offices in major cities such as San Francisco, London, and Singapore. MessageBird aims to simplify customer communication by offering a comprehensive suite of APIs that enable enterprises to connect reliably with their global customers. With its own telecommunications carrier infrastructure, MessageBird serves over 15,000 businesses, ensuring fast and dependable communication through SMS, voice, and chat services. The company has garnered significant attention and investment, including a notable $60 million Series A funding round in 2017, underscoring its position as a leading player in the European software industry.

SeatGeek

Series D in 2017
SeatGeek, Inc. is a mobile ticketing marketplace and ticket search engine that facilitates the buying and selling of tickets for sports, concerts, and theater events. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, the company also maintains offices in the United Kingdom, Israel, the Netherlands, Australia, and Italy. SeatGeek's platform aggregates ticket listings from various sources, presenting users with a comprehensive view of available options. It employs a unique feature called 'Deal Score,' which rates tickets on a scale from 0 to 100, helping consumers identify the best value for their purchases. Additionally, SeatGeek offers an event discovery tool that utilizes user preferences to suggest local events that align with individual tastes. By streamlining the ticketing process and providing detailed information about venues and pricing, SeatGeek aims to enhance the overall experience for fans.

Job Today

Series B in 2016
Job Today S.A. is a mobile application developer based in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg, that focuses on connecting job seekers with employers in the hospitality and retail sectors. Founded in 2014, the company is recognized as the leading hiring app in its field, operating primarily in the UK and Spain, with plans for further expansion. Job Today simplifies the job application process by allowing users to apply for positions with just one tap, eliminating the need for traditional resumes or cover letters. The platform facilitates quick communication between candidates and employers through a built-in messaging feature, enabling applicants to receive responses within 24 hours. Catering to both hourly and full-time job seekers, Job Today aims to make the job search experience efficient and accessible at any time.

Freshworks

Series F in 2016
Freshworks Inc. develops innovative software solutions designed to enhance customer engagement for businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company provides a suite of software-as-a-service products that cater to various business functions. Its offerings include Freshdesk for customer support, Freshsales CRM for sales management, Freshservice for IT service management, and Freshteam for recruitment and employee management. Additionally, Freshworks provides tools like Freshchat for customer interaction, Freshmarketer for marketing automation, and Freshcaller for cloud-based telephony. The company's solutions enable organizations to acquire, engage, and retain customers while offering a comprehensive view of customer interactions. Freshworks has a global presence with offices in multiple countries, including India, the UK, Australia, Germany, France, Singapore, and the Netherlands. Its commitment to delivering user-friendly software ensures a quick return on investment for its clients.

Birchbox

Series C in 2016
Birchbox, Inc. is a retail company specializing in beauty, grooming, and lifestyle products. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, it provides a diverse range of items, including skincare, makeup, hair care, fragrances, and personal grooming tools for both women and men. Birchbox operates through a subscription model, delivering personalized samples to customers each month while also offering a robust e-commerce platform for purchasing full-sized products. The company partners with various brands, from well-known favorites to emerging niche labels, utilizing a proprietary algorithm to tailor product selections based on individual customer profiles. Birchbox enhances the shopping experience by providing educational content, including tips and tutorials, alongside a loyalty program to encourage customer engagement. In addition to its physical locations in New York and Washington, D.C., Birchbox has expanded its operations internationally, reaching customers in the United Kingdom, France, Spain, and Belgium.

Job Today

Series A in 2016
Job Today S.A. is a mobile application developer based in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg, that focuses on connecting job seekers with employers in the hospitality and retail sectors. Founded in 2014, the company is recognized as the leading hiring app in its field, operating primarily in the UK and Spain, with plans for further expansion. Job Today simplifies the job application process by allowing users to apply for positions with just one tap, eliminating the need for traditional resumes or cover letters. The platform facilitates quick communication between candidates and employers through a built-in messaging feature, enabling applicants to receive responses within 24 hours. Catering to both hourly and full-time job seekers, Job Today aims to make the job search experience efficient and accessible at any time.

Catawiki

Series C in 2015
Catawiki is an online marketplace based in Amsterdam that specializes in the buying and selling of unique and valuable objects. The platform hosts weekly auctions featuring over 75,000 items across various categories, including art, design, jewelry, fashion, classic cars, and collectibles. Each item is carefully reviewed and selected by a team of in-house experts, ensuring a curated experience for both buyers and sellers. With a workforce of over 750 employees, Catawiki facilitates a global marketplace where users can easily discover and acquire rare and vintage items.

DJI

Funding Round in 2015
DJI is a leading developer and manufacturer of innovative drone and camera technology for both commercial and recreational use. Based in Shenzhen, China's Silicon Valley, DJI benefits from direct access to suppliers, raw materials, and a talented workforce. Since its establishment in 2006, DJI has expanded globally with offices in multiple countries. As a privately owned company, DJI focuses on supporting creative, commercial, and nonprofit applications of their technology, aiming to redefine camera placement and motion through their flying and camera stabilization systems. Their vision is to empower users to capture images that were once considered out of reach, solidifying their position as a pioneer in the industry.

Freshworks

Series E in 2015
Freshworks Inc. develops innovative software solutions designed to enhance customer engagement for businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company provides a suite of software-as-a-service products that cater to various business functions. Its offerings include Freshdesk for customer support, Freshsales CRM for sales management, Freshservice for IT service management, and Freshteam for recruitment and employee management. Additionally, Freshworks provides tools like Freshchat for customer interaction, Freshmarketer for marketing automation, and Freshcaller for cloud-based telephony. The company's solutions enable organizations to acquire, engage, and retain customers while offering a comprehensive view of customer interactions. Freshworks has a global presence with offices in multiple countries, including India, the UK, Australia, Germany, France, Singapore, and the Netherlands. Its commitment to delivering user-friendly software ensures a quick return on investment for its clients.

SeatGeek

Series C in 2015
SeatGeek, Inc. is a mobile ticketing marketplace and ticket search engine that facilitates the buying and selling of tickets for sports, concerts, and theater events. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, the company also maintains offices in the United Kingdom, Israel, the Netherlands, Australia, and Italy. SeatGeek's platform aggregates ticket listings from various sources, presenting users with a comprehensive view of available options. It employs a unique feature called 'Deal Score,' which rates tickets on a scale from 0 to 100, helping consumers identify the best value for their purchases. Additionally, SeatGeek offers an event discovery tool that utilizes user preferences to suggest local events that align with individual tastes. By streamlining the ticketing process and providing detailed information about venues and pricing, SeatGeek aims to enhance the overall experience for fans.

Catawiki

Series B in 2014
Catawiki is an online marketplace based in Amsterdam that specializes in the buying and selling of unique and valuable objects. The platform hosts weekly auctions featuring over 75,000 items across various categories, including art, design, jewelry, fashion, classic cars, and collectibles. Each item is carefully reviewed and selected by a team of in-house experts, ensuring a curated experience for both buyers and sellers. With a workforce of over 750 employees, Catawiki facilitates a global marketplace where users can easily discover and acquire rare and vintage items.

Freshworks

Series D in 2014
Freshworks Inc. develops innovative software solutions designed to enhance customer engagement for businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company provides a suite of software-as-a-service products that cater to various business functions. Its offerings include Freshdesk for customer support, Freshsales CRM for sales management, Freshservice for IT service management, and Freshteam for recruitment and employee management. Additionally, Freshworks provides tools like Freshchat for customer interaction, Freshmarketer for marketing automation, and Freshcaller for cloud-based telephony. The company's solutions enable organizations to acquire, engage, and retain customers while offering a comprehensive view of customer interactions. Freshworks has a global presence with offices in multiple countries, including India, the UK, Australia, Germany, France, Singapore, and the Netherlands. Its commitment to delivering user-friendly software ensures a quick return on investment for its clients.

Freshworks

Series C in 2013
Freshworks Inc. develops innovative software solutions designed to enhance customer engagement for businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company provides a suite of software-as-a-service products that cater to various business functions. Its offerings include Freshdesk for customer support, Freshsales CRM for sales management, Freshservice for IT service management, and Freshteam for recruitment and employee management. Additionally, Freshworks provides tools like Freshchat for customer interaction, Freshmarketer for marketing automation, and Freshcaller for cloud-based telephony. The company's solutions enable organizations to acquire, engage, and retain customers while offering a comprehensive view of customer interactions. Freshworks has a global presence with offices in multiple countries, including India, the UK, Australia, Germany, France, Singapore, and the Netherlands. Its commitment to delivering user-friendly software ensures a quick return on investment for its clients.

Calastone

Series B in 2013
Calastone Limited is a prominent global funds network that facilitates transactions within the mutual funds industry, both in the United Kingdom and internationally. Established in 2007 and headquartered in London, the company provides a comprehensive suite of services, including order routing, settlement, reconciliation, trade notifications, and straight-through processing. With additional offices in Luxembourg, Sydney, Hong Kong, Taipei, Singapore, New York, and Milan, Calastone connects over 3,000 clients across 52 countries, processing approximately £200 billion in investment value monthly. Its mission is to enhance the funds industry by automating and digitalizing processes, thereby reducing operational risks and costs. This innovative approach aims to make investing more accessible and increase the value delivered to investors.

Freshworks

Series B in 2012
Freshworks Inc. develops innovative software solutions designed to enhance customer engagement for businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company provides a suite of software-as-a-service products that cater to various business functions. Its offerings include Freshdesk for customer support, Freshsales CRM for sales management, Freshservice for IT service management, and Freshteam for recruitment and employee management. Additionally, Freshworks provides tools like Freshchat for customer interaction, Freshmarketer for marketing automation, and Freshcaller for cloud-based telephony. The company's solutions enable organizations to acquire, engage, and retain customers while offering a comprehensive view of customer interactions. Freshworks has a global presence with offices in multiple countries, including India, the UK, Australia, Germany, France, Singapore, and the Netherlands. Its commitment to delivering user-friendly software ensures a quick return on investment for its clients.

Freshworks

Series A in 2011
Freshworks Inc. develops innovative software solutions designed to enhance customer engagement for businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company provides a suite of software-as-a-service products that cater to various business functions. Its offerings include Freshdesk for customer support, Freshsales CRM for sales management, Freshservice for IT service management, and Freshteam for recruitment and employee management. Additionally, Freshworks provides tools like Freshchat for customer interaction, Freshmarketer for marketing automation, and Freshcaller for cloud-based telephony. The company's solutions enable organizations to acquire, engage, and retain customers while offering a comprehensive view of customer interactions. Freshworks has a global presence with offices in multiple countries, including India, the UK, Australia, Germany, France, Singapore, and the Netherlands. Its commitment to delivering user-friendly software ensures a quick return on investment for its clients.
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