Accel

Accel is a venture capital firm founded in 1983 and based in Palo Alto, California. It specializes in early and growth-stage investments, focusing primarily on technology startups in sectors such as cloud computing, software, digital media, and fintech. With additional offices in San Francisco, London, and Bangalore, Accel employs localized strategies to identify and support entrepreneurs capable of building category-defining businesses. The firm has a notable portfolio featuring companies like Facebook, Spotify, and Slack, reflecting its commitment to fostering innovation across various industries. Accel manages several funds, targeting investments ranging from $5 million to $15 million, and has a robust global presence that includes partnerships in India and China.

Radhika Ananth

Vice President

Radhika Ananth

Vice President

Yudi Anugrah

Investor

Casey Aylward

Partner

Julien Bek

Principal

Luca Bocchio

Partner

Andrew Braccia

General Partner

Andrei Brasoveanu

Partner

Katie Brown

Investor

Miles Clements

Partner

Adrian Colyer

Venture Partner

Kevin Comolli

Founding Partner

Anand Daniel

Partner

Ben Dooley

CFO

Peter Doyle

Investor

Christine Esserman

Partner

C. Alex Estevez

Venture Partner

Candice du Fretay

Investor

Rohit Ganapathy

Investor

Sameer Gandhi

Partner

Rishika Garg

Vice President

Martin Gibson

Technology Investor

Praachi Goenka

Investor

Bruce Golden

Partner

Graham Hutson

Investor

Sara Ittelson

Partner

Myrel Iturrey

Investor

Tanay Jagani

Investor

Chitranjan Jain

Investor

Dinesh Katiyar

Partner

Sanjay Khatri

Investor

Richard Kotite

Vice President

Gagan Kumar

General Partner

Ping Li

Partner

John Locke

Partner

Zhenya Loginov

Partner

Steve Loughlin

Partner

Eknoor Malhotra

Investor

Arun Mathew

Partner

Jonathan Mendelson

Investor

Gonzalo Mocorrea

Investor

Vasant Natarajan

Partner

Vas Natarajan

Partner

Harry Nelis

Partner

Nate Niparko

Partner

Maya S. Noeth

Partner

Rachit Parekh

Principal

Vijaysai Patnaik

Associate

Anagh Prasad

Investor

Varun Purandare

Principal and Investor

Ben Quazzo

Partner

Rafael Quintanilla

Investor

Aman Rai

Investor

Tim Rawlinson

Investor

Sagar Sanghvi

Partner

Antra Saxena

Investor

Tracy Sedlock

Chief Operating Partner

Jess Segal

IR Partner

Karan Shah

Investor

Manasi Shah

Investor

Sarthak Singh

Investor

Robert E. Sternberg

Investor

Diksha Sundarka

Investor

Prayank Swaroop

Partner

Ryan Sweeney

General Partner

Charles Tananbaum

Investor

Humza Tariq

Investor

Yuvraj Wadhwa

Investor

Cecilia Wang

Vice President

Matt Weigand

Partner

Eric Wolford

Venture Partner

Richard Wong

General Partner

Ivan Zhou

Partner

Hendrik Nelis Ph.D

Partner

Past deals in Investment Banking

Ledger Investing

Series B in 2022
Ledger Investing Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects insurers with institutional investors seeking to invest in various classes of insurance risk. Founded in 2016 and based in Washington, D.C., the platform allows asset managers, pension funds, hedge funds, and family offices to access a new asset class that offers the potential for returns uncorrelated with broader capital markets. The company capitalizes on recent trends where significant capital influx from long-term institutional investors is directed towards direct insurance investments. Additionally, Ledger Investing leverages technology to transform business models and create efficient marketplaces, enhancing the connection between buyers and sellers in the insurance sector. The firm is supported by Y Combinator.

Jiraaf

Series A in 2022
Jiraaf helps individual investors to earn returns by participating in high-quality opportunities that go beyond equities, and fixed deposits. Jiraaf offers a solution for retail investors to access great investment products for wealth creation beyond the traditional asset classes all via an easy-to-use convenient digital platform. The investment opportunities offered on our platform hits the right chords of high-returns, diversification, relatively shorter tenors, and tax efficiency. By hitting the right mix of all these, we aim to become the preferred choice for wealth creation.

Trade Republic

Series C in 2022
Trade Republic Bank GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, operates as a mobile-only broker that offers commission-free trading services. Established in 2015, the company aims to make investing accessible and straightforward for a new generation of traders. Its platform allows users to engage in trading across various financial instruments, including stocks, derivatives, and options, through an intuitive and fast mobile application. By focusing on a seamless user experience, Trade Republic seeks to democratize access to capital markets and empower individuals to manage their investments effectively.

Unit

Series C in 2022
Unit Finance Inc. is a financial infrastructure company that provides a platform for businesses to integrate banking services into their operations. Founded in 2019 and based in Redwood City, California, Unit enables third parties to incorporate various financial features, including accounts, cards, payment processing, and lending, into their products. The platform simplifies the process for companies to launch vertical banks by managing compliance and banking relationships, allowing them to deliver unique banking experiences more efficiently. This capability helps businesses enhance their offerings and increase customer lifetime value.

Scribox

Series D in 2021
Scripbox is an online investing platform based in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2012 by Sanjiv Singhal. The platform facilitates the buying and selling of various mutual funds, including equity, debt, and tax-saving options, thereby helping individuals manage their savings effectively. By providing a user-friendly interface and investment tools, Scripbox aims to simplify the investment process for its users, making it easier for them to grow their wealth over time.

Swan

Series A in 2021
Swan is an online banking platform based in Paris, France, founded in 2019. It provides businesses with the ability to create bank accounts, manage transactions, and access essential financial data. The platform includes features such as issuing master cards and generating International Bank Account Numbers (IBANs). Swan's embedded finance solution allows businesses and organizations to integrate banking services seamlessly through a simple API, enabling the development of custom financial tools. By offering a comprehensive toolkit, Swan empowers companies to deliver banking services on demand, enhancing their financial operations.

DriveWealth

Series D in 2021
DriveWealth, LLC is a digital trading technology company based in Chatham, New Jersey, founded in 2012. It operates a mobile investing platform aimed at individual investors, providing access to U.S. securities markets and a selection of exchange-traded funds and stocks. The company specializes in cloud-based, API-driven brokerage infrastructure, enabling broker-dealers, advisors, and online partners worldwide to offer digital brokerage solutions. DriveWealth's platform supports real-time fractional trading, allowing users to invest in fractional shares on a dollar-equivalent basis. In addition to trading services, the company offers educational resources to help investors understand finance and investment fundamentals.

Unit

Series B in 2021
Unit Finance Inc. is a financial infrastructure company that provides a platform for businesses to integrate banking services into their operations. Founded in 2019 and based in Redwood City, California, Unit enables third parties to incorporate various financial features, including accounts, cards, payment processing, and lending, into their products. The platform simplifies the process for companies to launch vertical banks by managing compliance and banking relationships, allowing them to deliver unique banking experiences more efficiently. This capability helps businesses enhance their offerings and increase customer lifetime value.

Trade Republic

Series C in 2021
Trade Republic Bank GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, operates as a mobile-only broker that offers commission-free trading services. Established in 2015, the company aims to make investing accessible and straightforward for a new generation of traders. Its platform allows users to engage in trading across various financial instruments, including stocks, derivatives, and options, through an intuitive and fast mobile application. By focusing on a seamless user experience, Trade Republic seeks to democratize access to capital markets and empower individuals to manage their investments effectively.

Public

Series C in 2020
Public is a social investing network that enables individuals to buy public stocks with any investment amount while fostering community engagement. Founded in 2018 and based in New York, the platform incorporates social features that allow users to connect with friends, follow trading professionals, and share their trading experiences on a social feed. This approach aims to make the stock market more accessible and interactive, promoting a collaborative investing environment. Public's innovative application offers free trading on stocks and funds, enhancing user experience and encouraging participation in financial markets.

Ledger Investing

Series A in 2020
Ledger Investing Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects insurers with institutional investors seeking to invest in various classes of insurance risk. Founded in 2016 and based in Washington, D.C., the platform allows asset managers, pension funds, hedge funds, and family offices to access a new asset class that offers the potential for returns uncorrelated with broader capital markets. The company capitalizes on recent trends where significant capital influx from long-term institutional investors is directed towards direct insurance investments. Additionally, Ledger Investing leverages technology to transform business models and create efficient marketplaces, enhancing the connection between buyers and sellers in the insurance sector. The firm is supported by Y Combinator.

Trade Republic

Series B in 2020
Trade Republic Bank GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, operates as a mobile-only broker that offers commission-free trading services. Established in 2015, the company aims to make investing accessible and straightforward for a new generation of traders. Its platform allows users to engage in trading across various financial instruments, including stocks, derivatives, and options, through an intuitive and fast mobile application. By focusing on a seamless user experience, Trade Republic seeks to democratize access to capital markets and empower individuals to manage their investments effectively.

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.

Public

Series A in 2019
Public is a social investing network that enables individuals to buy public stocks with any investment amount while fostering community engagement. Founded in 2018 and based in New York, the platform incorporates social features that allow users to connect with friends, follow trading professionals, and share their trading experiences on a social feed. This approach aims to make the stock market more accessible and interactive, promoting a collaborative investing environment. Public's innovative application offers free trading on stocks and funds, enhancing user experience and encouraging participation in financial markets.

Scribox

Series C in 2019
Scripbox is an online investing platform based in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2012 by Sanjiv Singhal. The platform facilitates the buying and selling of various mutual funds, including equity, debt, and tax-saving options, thereby helping individuals manage their savings effectively. By providing a user-friendly interface and investment tools, Scripbox aims to simplify the investment process for its users, making it easier for them to grow their wealth over time.

Circle

Series E in 2018
Circle is a financial technology company that leverages blockchain technology to facilitate the sending, receiving, and investing of cryptocurrency assets globally. Founded in 2013 by Jeremy Allaire and Sean Neville, Circle offers a user-friendly online platform that simplifies money transfers and includes services such as Circle Pay for peer-to-peer payments. In addition, the company provides Circle Invest, allowing users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, and Circle Trade, which operates a trading desk with a substantial liquidity pool for digital assets, averaging $2 billion in monthly trading volume. With significant backing from investors, including notable firms such as Goldman Sachs and Accel Partners, Circle has established a presence in major cities, including Boston, New York, San Francisco, Dublin, London, and Hong Kong. The company is dedicated to accelerating global crypto innovation and adoption through its various financial services.

Ledger Investing

Seed Round in 2017
Ledger Investing Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects insurers with institutional investors seeking to invest in various classes of insurance risk. Founded in 2016 and based in Washington, D.C., the platform allows asset managers, pension funds, hedge funds, and family offices to access a new asset class that offers the potential for returns uncorrelated with broader capital markets. The company capitalizes on recent trends where significant capital influx from long-term institutional investors is directed towards direct insurance investments. Additionally, Ledger Investing leverages technology to transform business models and create efficient marketplaces, enhancing the connection between buyers and sellers in the insurance sector. The firm is supported by Y Combinator.

Funding Circle

Series F in 2017
Funding Circle is a London-based online lending platform established in 2010 that connects investors with small and medium-sized businesses seeking capital. Operating in the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, and Spain, Funding Circle facilitates direct lending through its marketplace, allowing a variety of investors—including individuals, banks, local councils, and institutional investors—to fund business loans. The platform offers both secured and unsecured loans to help businesses with various financial needs, such as working capital, asset purchases, and property development. Additionally, Funding Circle collaborates with institutional investors on securitization programs and issues loan payment dependent debt securities. By bridging the gap between businesses in need of funding and investors seeking attractive returns, Funding Circle aims to create a mutually beneficial relationship that supports economic growth and job creation.

LetsVenture

Series A in 2015
LetsVenture Online Pte. Ltd. is an online funding platform based in Bengaluru, India, that facilitates Indian startups in raising seed and angel capital. Founded in 2013, it enables entrepreneurs to create investment-ready profiles and connect with accredited investors. The platform serves as a private marketplace where startups can showcase their products and receive expert reviews of their business plans, while also connecting with mentors and other founders. Additionally, LetsVenture supports startups through the funding closure process with its commitment-to-closure package, which addresses the complexities of term sheets, shareholders agreements, and legal and financial due diligence. By leveraging funding from angel investors, LetsVenture aims to expand its reach and attract more global investors, primarily focusing on the information technology sector.

Scribox

Series A in 2015
Scripbox is an online investing platform based in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2012 by Sanjiv Singhal. The platform facilitates the buying and selling of various mutual funds, including equity, debt, and tax-saving options, thereby helping individuals manage their savings effectively. By providing a user-friendly interface and investment tools, Scripbox aims to simplify the investment process for its users, making it easier for them to grow their wealth over time.

Scribox

Series A in 2015
Scripbox is an online investing platform based in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2012 by Sanjiv Singhal. The platform facilitates the buying and selling of various mutual funds, including equity, debt, and tax-saving options, thereby helping individuals manage their savings effectively. By providing a user-friendly interface and investment tools, Scripbox aims to simplify the investment process for its users, making it easier for them to grow their wealth over time.

Circle

Series C in 2015
Circle is a financial technology company that leverages blockchain technology to facilitate the sending, receiving, and investing of cryptocurrency assets globally. Founded in 2013 by Jeremy Allaire and Sean Neville, Circle offers a user-friendly online platform that simplifies money transfers and includes services such as Circle Pay for peer-to-peer payments. In addition, the company provides Circle Invest, allowing users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, and Circle Trade, which operates a trading desk with a substantial liquidity pool for digital assets, averaging $2 billion in monthly trading volume. With significant backing from investors, including notable firms such as Goldman Sachs and Accel Partners, Circle has established a presence in major cities, including Boston, New York, San Francisco, Dublin, London, and Hong Kong. The company is dedicated to accelerating global crypto innovation and adoption through its various financial services.

Funding Circle

Series D in 2014
Funding Circle is a London-based online lending platform established in 2010 that connects investors with small and medium-sized businesses seeking capital. Operating in the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, and Spain, Funding Circle facilitates direct lending through its marketplace, allowing a variety of investors—including individuals, banks, local councils, and institutional investors—to fund business loans. The platform offers both secured and unsecured loans to help businesses with various financial needs, such as working capital, asset purchases, and property development. Additionally, Funding Circle collaborates with institutional investors on securitization programs and issues loan payment dependent debt securities. By bridging the gap between businesses in need of funding and investors seeking attractive returns, Funding Circle aims to create a mutually beneficial relationship that supports economic growth and job creation.

Circle

Series A in 2013
Circle is a financial technology company that leverages blockchain technology to facilitate the sending, receiving, and investing of cryptocurrency assets globally. Founded in 2013 by Jeremy Allaire and Sean Neville, Circle offers a user-friendly online platform that simplifies money transfers and includes services such as Circle Pay for peer-to-peer payments. In addition, the company provides Circle Invest, allowing users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, and Circle Trade, which operates a trading desk with a substantial liquidity pool for digital assets, averaging $2 billion in monthly trading volume. With significant backing from investors, including notable firms such as Goldman Sachs and Accel Partners, Circle has established a presence in major cities, including Boston, New York, San Francisco, Dublin, London, and Hong Kong. The company is dedicated to accelerating global crypto innovation and adoption through its various financial services.

Funding Circle

Series C in 2013
Funding Circle is a London-based online lending platform established in 2010 that connects investors with small and medium-sized businesses seeking capital. Operating in the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, and Spain, Funding Circle facilitates direct lending through its marketplace, allowing a variety of investors—including individuals, banks, local councils, and institutional investors—to fund business loans. The platform offers both secured and unsecured loans to help businesses with various financial needs, such as working capital, asset purchases, and property development. Additionally, Funding Circle collaborates with institutional investors on securitization programs and issues loan payment dependent debt securities. By bridging the gap between businesses in need of funding and investors seeking attractive returns, Funding Circle aims to create a mutually beneficial relationship that supports economic growth and job creation.

Integral Development Corp

Venture Round in 2009
Integral Development Corp. specializes in developing and operating electronic foreign exchange (FX) trading platforms that facilitate liquidity management, pricing, risk management, and execution for various market participants. The company's suite of products includes FXCloud, BankFX, InvestorFX, and MarginFX, which cater to banks, margin brokers, institutions, and asset managers globally. Integral also provides tools such as Integral FX Benchmark, TrueFX for real-time currency rates, and OCX, an open currency exchange. Its risk management solutions include MarginFX Yield Manager and OCX RiskNet, designed to automate and monitor risk in margin FX businesses. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Integral has expanded its presence with development, support, and sales offices in major financial hubs worldwide, including New York, London, Tokyo, and Bengaluru.
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