Accel

Accel is a venture capital firm founded in 1983 and based in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in San Francisco, London, and Bangalore. The firm specializes in early and growth-stage investments, focusing on technology sectors such as software, big data, cloud technologies, fintech, healthcare, and digital media. Accel is known for backing innovative entrepreneurs and has a history of investing in notable companies including Facebook, Dropbox, and Spotify. With over three decades of experience, Accel employs dedicated teams that utilize market-specific strategies to identify and support the next generation of industry leaders. The firm manages approximately $9.6 billion and carries out investments typically ranging from $5 million to $15 million, aiming to foster the development of world-class, category-defining businesses globally.

Pratik Agarwal

Principal

Sankalpana Agrawal

Investment Team

Radhika Ananth

Vice President

Casey Aylward

Partner

Mahendran Balachandran

Partner

Ayush Banerjee

Investment Team

Yashwini Bansal

Investment Team

Lakshay Bansal

Investment Team

Carlo Biggio

Vice President

Nir Blumberger

Venture Partner

Luca Bocchio

Partner

Luca Bocchio

Partner

Philippe Botteri

Partner

Andrew Braccia

Partner

Andrei Brasoveanu

Partner

Katie Brown

Investor

Abhinav Chaturvedi

Partner

Ethan Choi

Partner

Miles Clements

Partner

Kevin Comolli

Founding Partner

Siddhant Dang

Investor

Anand Daniel

Partner

Kevin Efrusy

Partner

Christine Esserman

Partner

Ben Fletcher

Partner

Candice du Fretay

Investor

Sameer Gandhi

Partner

Vandit Gandotra

Investment Team

Rishika Garg

Senior Associate

Bruce Golden

Partner

Harjas Gulati

Investor

Zhicheng Ho

CFO for China office

Graham Hutson

Investor

Sara Ittelson

Partner

Myrel Iturrey

Investor

Henry Jefferies

Investor

Dinesh Katiyar

Partner

Sophiya Khan

Investment Team

Shekhar Kirani Ph.D

Partner

Daniel Levine

Partner

Ping Li

Partner

John Locke

Partner

Steve Loughlin

Partner

Arun Mathew

Partner

Jonathan Mendelson

Investor

Gananath Misra

Investment Team

Subrata Mitra

Partner

Gonzalo Mocorrea

Investor

Vas Natarajan

Partner

Hendrik W. Nelis

General Partner

Harry Nelis

Partner

Nate Niparko

Partner

Maya S. Noeth

Partner

Rachit Parekh

Investment Team

Arthur C. Patterson

Co-Founder

Seth Pierrepont

Partner

Prashanth Prakash

Partner

Ben Quazzo

Partner

Rafael Quintanilla

Investor

Tim Rawlinson

Investor

Sonali De Rycker

Partner

Sagar Sanghvi

Partner

Tracy Sedlock

Chief Operating Partner

Karan Shah

Investor

Manasi Shah

Investor

Robert E. Sternberg

Investor

Barath Subramanian

Partner

Diksha Sundarka

Investor

Prayank Swaroop

Partner

Ryan Sweeney

General Partner

Humza Tariq

Investor

Jonathan Turner

Partner

Yuvraj Wadhwa

Investor

Cecilia Wang

vice_president

Matthew Weigand

Partner

Lucy Wimmer

Head of Marketing

Eric Wolford

Venture Partner & Investor

Rich Wong

General Partner

Pranay Yadav

Investor

Richard Yanowitch

Venture Partner

Past deals in Texas

Aavenir

Series A in 2022
Aavenir Software Pvt. Ltd develops Software-as-a-Service based Source-to-Pay solutions. Its ML engine learns different invoice formats, payment terms, and auto-extract vital information, including invoice number, item codes, order quantities, unit price, taxes, amounts payable, discounts, currencies, etc. The AI-enabled solution validates the invoices information against POs, GRNs, and contract data to ensure the accuracy of data being ingested on a ServiceNow platform. Aavenir Software Pvt. was founded in 2019 and is based in Ahmedabad , India with additional office in San Francisco, California.

Space Runners

Seed Round in 2022
Space Runners is the first Metaverse Fashion brand focused on cross-chain/interoperable fashion items that can be plugged into any Web3.0 Metaverse and games. Our belief is that there are many players working on Metaverses and games, but not enough players working on what users will wear as items in the Metaverse. We collaborate with artists/brands to provide an end-to-end service on design, 3D modeling, marketing, engineering to co-launch a fashion NFT collection that can be plugged into different metaverses. Below are some key points about the project: * Largest NFT community on Solana with 500k+ members across Twitter, Discord, and Instagram * 1st collection sold out in 9 minutes on Dec 23rd: the 10,000 "NBA Champions Collection" with Kyle Kuzma & Nick Young * Consistent Top 1-5 trading volume on Solana since launch * NFTs integrate with games, metaverses and virtual events, wherein each shoe has differentiated power and speed. Our overall vision is to become the first end-to-end digital fashion ecosystem on blockchain as the largest supplier of fashion items.

Relive

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Relive is creating a trusted, global brand focused on simplifying the real estate journey, as a digital, transparent and efficient experience. We believe that the real estate industry has been left behind in terms of technology and proper systems to support people looking to buy, sell, or rent a house. We expect simple answers and resources at our fingertips and that is why we are building a digital platform that simplifies and aggregates the real estate journey in a transparent, efficient, but also sustainable & more human way.

Cogsy

Seed Round in 2021
Cogsy is an Austin-based startup that aims to enhance the operations of direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands by simplifying inventory management. The platform automates the ordering process, helping businesses eliminate the reliance on manual spreadsheets and guesswork to maintain optimal inventory levels. This allows brands to focus on growth while ensuring they have the right products available at the right time. Additionally, Cogsy offers tools for building custom websites, enabling users to create a tailored online presence effortlessly. With a user-friendly interface, brands can easily upload their logos, customize their designs, and scale their sites to accommodate high traffic. The service includes a built-in code editor for those who wish to incorporate HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, providing flexibility for more technical users. Cogsy’s offerings are designed to support DTC brands in streamlining their operations and enhancing their online capabilities.

ModernLoop

Seed Round in 2021
ModernLoop operates as a technology company specializing in recruitment solutions. It has developed an interview scheduling platform that automates various aspects of the recruiting process. This platform facilitates the scheduling of interviews, resolves conflicts in interview meetings, sends reminders on the day of the interview, coordinates the involvement of interviewers, and enhances the overall candidate experience. By streamlining these operations, ModernLoop enables organizations to improve productivity and efficiency in their recruitment efforts.

The Zebra

Series D in 2021
The Zebra operates as an online insurance comparison marketplace. It provides rates and educational resources to inform consumers and help them find the coverage, service level, and pricing to suit their unique needs, while simultaneously helping insurance companies connect with the consumers they best serve in today’s digital world. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Eagle Eye Networks

Series E in 2020
Eagle Eye Networks, Inc. specializes in cloud-based video surveillance solutions that incorporate both cloud and on-premise recording. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company provides a range of products, including a video management system (VMS) that enables secure recording, camera management, mobile viewing, and alerts. Its offerings include Eagle Eye Cloud Security Camera VMS, Eagle Eye Cloud-Premise Flex Storage for cloud storage, and Eagle Eye Complete Privacy Encryption for data security. The company also features advanced analytics, including AI and Big Data tools, to optimize business operations and enhance security measures. Additionally, Eagle Eye Networks provides an open API for seamless integration of video data with other business processes. Its services cater to various sectors, including education, retail, government, and commercial enterprises. The company collaborates with resellers and offers consultation, system design, and support services to ensure effective implementation and management of its solutions.

Aavenir

Seed Round in 2020
Aavenir Software Pvt. Ltd develops Software-as-a-Service based Source-to-Pay solutions. Its ML engine learns different invoice formats, payment terms, and auto-extract vital information, including invoice number, item codes, order quantities, unit price, taxes, amounts payable, discounts, currencies, etc. The AI-enabled solution validates the invoices information against POs, GRNs, and contract data to ensure the accuracy of data being ingested on a ServiceNow platform. Aavenir Software Pvt. was founded in 2019 and is based in Ahmedabad , India with additional office in San Francisco, California.

The Zebra

Series C in 2020
The Zebra operates as an online insurance comparison marketplace. It provides rates and educational resources to inform consumers and help them find the coverage, service level, and pricing to suit their unique needs, while simultaneously helping insurance companies connect with the consumers they best serve in today’s digital world. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Bumble

Series A in 2020
Bumble Holding Limited operates a social networking platform that encompasses three distinct applications: Bumble Date for romantic connections, Bumble BFF for friendship, and Bumble Bizz for professional networking. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Bumble is committed to empowering individuals to make connections across various aspects of life while promoting values of accountability, equality, and respect. The platform is notable for its unique approach where women initiate the conversation, thereby challenging traditional gender roles. Additionally, Bumble Fund, an investment arm of the company, focuses on supporting early-stage businesses led by women, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. This fund aims to invest in industries like technology and healthcare, typically participating in Seed or Series A funding rounds. Overall, Bumble seeks to create a positive cultural shift by fostering healthy relationships and encouraging diversity in entrepreneurship.

Vectra

Series E in 2019
Vectra AI, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in San Jose, California, specializing in artificial intelligence-based solutions for detecting and responding to cyberattacks across cloud, data center, and enterprise infrastructures. Established in 2010, Vectra focuses on safeguarding cloud and data center workloads as well as user and IoT devices. Its flagship Cognito platform enhances threat detection and investigation by leveraging AI to collect, store, and enrich network metadata, enabling real-time detection and analysis of both known and unknown threats. The company offers three key applications within the Cognito platform: Cognito Stream, which transmits security-enriched metadata to data lakes and SIEMs; Cognito Recall, a cloud-based tool for storing and investigating threats; and Cognito Detect, designed to swiftly reveal and prioritize hidden attackers. Vectra AI also has research and development centers in Dublin, Ireland; Austin, Texas; and Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Vectra

Series D in 2018
Vectra AI, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in San Jose, California, specializing in artificial intelligence-based solutions for detecting and responding to cyberattacks across cloud, data center, and enterprise infrastructures. Established in 2010, Vectra focuses on safeguarding cloud and data center workloads as well as user and IoT devices. Its flagship Cognito platform enhances threat detection and investigation by leveraging AI to collect, store, and enrich network metadata, enabling real-time detection and analysis of both known and unknown threats. The company offers three key applications within the Cognito platform: Cognito Stream, which transmits security-enriched metadata to data lakes and SIEMs; Cognito Recall, a cloud-based tool for storing and investigating threats; and Cognito Detect, designed to swiftly reveal and prioritize hidden attackers. Vectra AI also has research and development centers in Dublin, Ireland; Austin, Texas; and Cambridge, Massachusetts.

YapStone

Series C in 2018
YapStone is a global provider of online and mobile payment solutions for global marketplaces and large vertical markets. YapStone powers payments for HomeAway®, VRBO®, and thousands of apartment rental and vacation rental companies, homeowners’ associations, and self-storage companies. YapStone processes over $18B in payment volume annually and has been recognized for its growth, ranking on the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies for nine consecutive years. To add, YapStone was named to Forbes'​ list of "Next Billion Dollar Startups in 2016"​ as well as Forbes’ List of America’s Most Promising Companies in 2015. With over $110 million in funding from investors including Accel Partners, Meritech Capital and Bregal Sagemount, YapStone is well on its way to “changing how the world pays.” Headquartered in Walnut Creek, CA, YapStone has additional U.S. offices in San Francisco, CA, Santa Monica, CA, and Austin, TX, with international operations in Drogheda, Ireland. To learn more the next big thing in FinTech, visit www.YapStone.com.

The Zebra

Series B in 2017
The Zebra operates as an online insurance comparison marketplace. It provides rates and educational resources to inform consumers and help them find the coverage, service level, and pricing to suit their unique needs, while simultaneously helping insurance companies connect with the consumers they best serve in today’s digital world. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Entytle

Series A in 2017
Entytle has developed a SaaS solution that helps companies maximize customer lifetime value by growing their repeat and recurring aftermarket revenue from their existing customers. Its Entytlement Automation platform predicts which customers are most likely buyers of a specific aftermarket product or service offering.

StreamSets

Series B in 2017
StreamSets, Inc. provides a cloud-based DataOps platform designed for modern data integration, enabling enterprises to continuously manage big, streaming, and traditional data for data science and analytics applications. The company offers several key products, including StreamSets Control Hub for designing and monitoring data pipelines, StreamSets Data Collector for executing these pipelines without the need for hand coding, and StreamSets Transformer for building data transformations across various sources on Spark clusters. StreamSets' solutions support various applications, including data lake and warehouse integration, cloud data storage adoption, and real-time application development. Founded in 2014, StreamSets is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Sunnyvale, Austin, London, Barcelona, Bengaluru, and Sydney, serving clients both in the United States and internationally.

Vectra

Series C in 2015
Vectra AI, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in San Jose, California, specializing in artificial intelligence-based solutions for detecting and responding to cyberattacks across cloud, data center, and enterprise infrastructures. Established in 2010, Vectra focuses on safeguarding cloud and data center workloads as well as user and IoT devices. Its flagship Cognito platform enhances threat detection and investigation by leveraging AI to collect, store, and enrich network metadata, enabling real-time detection and analysis of both known and unknown threats. The company offers three key applications within the Cognito platform: Cognito Stream, which transmits security-enriched metadata to data lakes and SIEMs; Cognito Recall, a cloud-based tool for storing and investigating threats; and Cognito Detect, designed to swiftly reveal and prioritize hidden attackers. Vectra AI also has research and development centers in Dublin, Ireland; Austin, Texas; and Cambridge, Massachusetts.

StreamSets

Series A in 2015
StreamSets, Inc. provides a cloud-based DataOps platform designed for modern data integration, enabling enterprises to continuously manage big, streaming, and traditional data for data science and analytics applications. The company offers several key products, including StreamSets Control Hub for designing and monitoring data pipelines, StreamSets Data Collector for executing these pipelines without the need for hand coding, and StreamSets Transformer for building data transformations across various sources on Spark clusters. StreamSets' solutions support various applications, including data lake and warehouse integration, cloud data storage adoption, and real-time application development. Founded in 2014, StreamSets is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Sunnyvale, Austin, London, Barcelona, Bengaluru, and Sydney, serving clients both in the United States and internationally.

Ansrsource

Venture Round in 2015
ansrsource provides comprehensive multidisciplinary academic project development, content development, and related services to the higher education and professional training industries using a unique model that is flexible, predictable, and cost-effective. ansrsource is the pioneer in developing and perfecting the full-service academic editorial vendor model.

Vectra

Series B in 2014
Vectra AI, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in San Jose, California, specializing in artificial intelligence-based solutions for detecting and responding to cyberattacks across cloud, data center, and enterprise infrastructures. Established in 2010, Vectra focuses on safeguarding cloud and data center workloads as well as user and IoT devices. Its flagship Cognito platform enhances threat detection and investigation by leveraging AI to collect, store, and enrich network metadata, enabling real-time detection and analysis of both known and unknown threats. The company offers three key applications within the Cognito platform: Cognito Stream, which transmits security-enriched metadata to data lakes and SIEMs; Cognito Recall, a cloud-based tool for storing and investigating threats; and Cognito Detect, designed to swiftly reveal and prioritize hidden attackers. Vectra AI also has research and development centers in Dublin, Ireland; Austin, Texas; and Cambridge, Massachusetts.

BountyJobs

Venture Round in 2011
BountyJobs is a technology for collaboration between employers and recruitment agencies. Their web-based platform consolidates 3rd-party search activities into one convenient location, giving talent acquisition leaders the tools to track, manage, and evaluate their search spend. The company's solutions help HR teams find and engage direct-hire agencies, manage the recruitment process with clarity and control, and optimize the entire agency channel. BountyJobs is based in Austin, TX.

YapStone

Series B in 2011
YapStone is a global provider of online and mobile payment solutions for global marketplaces and large vertical markets. YapStone powers payments for HomeAway®, VRBO®, and thousands of apartment rental and vacation rental companies, homeowners’ associations, and self-storage companies. YapStone processes over $18B in payment volume annually and has been recognized for its growth, ranking on the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies for nine consecutive years. To add, YapStone was named to Forbes'​ list of "Next Billion Dollar Startups in 2016"​ as well as Forbes’ List of America’s Most Promising Companies in 2015. With over $110 million in funding from investors including Accel Partners, Meritech Capital and Bregal Sagemount, YapStone is well on its way to “changing how the world pays.” Headquartered in Walnut Creek, CA, YapStone has additional U.S. offices in San Francisco, CA, Santa Monica, CA, and Austin, TX, with international operations in Drogheda, Ireland. To learn more the next big thing in FinTech, visit www.YapStone.com.

On Networks

Series B in 2007
ON Networks is a independent distributor and producer of original, episodic HD programming. The ON Networks AllScreen Syndication Network is one of the largest multi-screen TV show and video advertising distribution networks in the world. It's the first to deliver sponsored programs of any format from any content creator to a guaranteed number of global viewers wherever they watch shows – including TVs, computers, mobile phones, gaming or other devices as well as hotel, business and retail networks. The AllScreen Syndication Network can distribute TV shows and accompanying advertisements to millions of viewers each month across the United States and Europe through distribution partners including Verizon, AT&T, iTunes, TiVo, Telecom Italia and more. In addition to helping reach viewers on many screens, the AllScreen Network provides services that allow customers to directly publish video content and track audience engagement metrics and data. ON Networks also works with budding and professional content creators to produce a range of original video content, with shows such as Smart Girls at the Party, Play Value, The 5-Minute Drill, BackPack Picnic, Budget Health Nut, Cocktails on the Fly, Golf Tips, and Stump the Chef.

On Networks

Series A in 2006
ON Networks is a independent distributor and producer of original, episodic HD programming. The ON Networks AllScreen Syndication Network is one of the largest multi-screen TV show and video advertising distribution networks in the world. It's the first to deliver sponsored programs of any format from any content creator to a guaranteed number of global viewers wherever they watch shows – including TVs, computers, mobile phones, gaming or other devices as well as hotel, business and retail networks. The AllScreen Syndication Network can distribute TV shows and accompanying advertisements to millions of viewers each month across the United States and Europe through distribution partners including Verizon, AT&T, iTunes, TiVo, Telecom Italia and more. In addition to helping reach viewers on many screens, the AllScreen Network provides services that allow customers to directly publish video content and track audience engagement metrics and data. ON Networks also works with budding and professional content creators to produce a range of original video content, with shows such as Smart Girls at the Party, Play Value, The 5-Minute Drill, BackPack Picnic, Budget Health Nut, Cocktails on the Fly, Golf Tips, and Stump the Chef.

Sonim Technologies

Venture Round in 2006
Sonim Technologies, Inc. provides ruggedized mobile phones and accessories for task workers. It offers ruggedized mobile phones, such as Sonim XP8, Sonim XP5s, and Sonim XP3 based on the Android platform that are capable of attaching to public and private wireless networks; industrial-grade accessories, including remote speaker microphones, multi-bay charging accessories, and in-vehicle hands-free voice communications solutions; cloud-based software and application services; and Rapid Deployment Kit, a portable communications system. Sonim Technologies, Inc. sells its mobile phones and accessories primarily to wireless carriers in the United States and Canada. The company serves transportation and logistics, construction, manufacturing, facilities management, energy and utility, and public sectors. The company was formerly known as NaviSpin.com, Inc. and changed its name to Sonim Technologies, Inc. in December 2001. Sonim Technologies, Inc. was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Zimbra

Series C in 2006
Zimbra offers open-source e-mail, address book, calendar, tasks, and collaboration software. The company offers Zimbra Collaboration Server, which provides post-PC email, calendar, and collaboration solutions that solve the challenges faced by organizations mired in legacy communications infrastructure; and Zimbra Desktop, which aggregates information across accounts such as Zimbra, Yahoo Mail, Gmail, and Hotmail. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Frisco, Texas with additional offices in San Mateo, California; London; Tokyo; Singapore; and Pune, India.

Aceva Technologies

Venture Round in 2005
As of February 14, 2007, Aceva Technologies, Inc. was acquired by SunGard Data Systems, Inc. Aceva Technologies, Inc. provides enterprise application software solutions for revenue and receivables management. The company offers a suite of enterprise application software solutions, including business analytics dashboard, transaction reconciliation, and collections management solutions for credit management, order quality, dispute prevention, inventory transaction reconciliation, deductions management, collections management, electronic invoice presentment and payment, and cash forecasting. It also provides value assessment, implementation, and support services. Aceva Technologies, Inc. was formerly known as InPurchase, Inc. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in San Mateo, California. Aceva Technologies has additional offices in Seattle, Washington; Dallas, Texas; Chicago, Illinois; Boston, Massachusetts; New York, New York; and Atlanta, Georgia, as well as New Delhi, India.

ECi Software Solutions

Series C in 2002
The ECi Software Solutions family of companies provides business and e-commerce solutions, offering on-premise and cloud-based technologies. For 30+ years, ECi companies have served the manufacturing, office equipment, office supplies, contract office furniture, lumber and building materials, hardware and jan/san sectors. We are industry experts supporting the entrepreneurial spirit and profitable growth of small and medium size enterprises.

Aceva Technologies

Series B in 2000
As of February 14, 2007, Aceva Technologies, Inc. was acquired by SunGard Data Systems, Inc. Aceva Technologies, Inc. provides enterprise application software solutions for revenue and receivables management. The company offers a suite of enterprise application software solutions, including business analytics dashboard, transaction reconciliation, and collections management solutions for credit management, order quality, dispute prevention, inventory transaction reconciliation, deductions management, collections management, electronic invoice presentment and payment, and cash forecasting. It also provides value assessment, implementation, and support services. Aceva Technologies, Inc. was formerly known as InPurchase, Inc. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in San Mateo, California. Aceva Technologies has additional offices in Seattle, Washington; Dallas, Texas; Chicago, Illinois; Boston, Massachusetts; New York, New York; and Atlanta, Georgia, as well as New Delhi, India.

ECi Software Solutions

Series B in 2000
The ECi Software Solutions family of companies provides business and e-commerce solutions, offering on-premise and cloud-based technologies. For 30+ years, ECi companies have served the manufacturing, office equipment, office supplies, contract office furniture, lumber and building materials, hardware and jan/san sectors. We are industry experts supporting the entrepreneurial spirit and profitable growth of small and medium size enterprises.

Broadjump

Series B in 2000
BroadJump's software solutions enable broadband service providers to accelerate deployment of residential high-speed Internet access.

Aceva Technologies

Series A in 1999
As of February 14, 2007, Aceva Technologies, Inc. was acquired by SunGard Data Systems, Inc. Aceva Technologies, Inc. provides enterprise application software solutions for revenue and receivables management. The company offers a suite of enterprise application software solutions, including business analytics dashboard, transaction reconciliation, and collections management solutions for credit management, order quality, dispute prevention, inventory transaction reconciliation, deductions management, collections management, electronic invoice presentment and payment, and cash forecasting. It also provides value assessment, implementation, and support services. Aceva Technologies, Inc. was formerly known as InPurchase, Inc. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in San Mateo, California. Aceva Technologies has additional offices in Seattle, Washington; Dallas, Texas; Chicago, Illinois; Boston, Massachusetts; New York, New York; and Atlanta, Georgia, as well as New Delhi, India.