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 Meeting Software

Chronicle

Seed Round in 2023
Chronicle is a developer of a presentation format platform designed to enhance communication within teams through interactive storytelling. The platform offers a modern alternative to traditional presentations, allowing users to create engaging, dynamic narratives by utilizing various fonts, colors, and design options. It emphasizes real-time interaction, enabling teams to conduct polls and gather live reactions during presentations. This innovative approach streamlines the process of crafting compelling stories, fostering collaboration and facilitating the exchange of ideas without the extensive time investment typically associated with slide design. By transforming the way teams communicate and document their thoughts and decisions, Chronicle aims to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of workplace presentations.

ModernLoop

Series A in 2022
ModernLoop is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in interview scheduling solutions for recruiting teams. The platform facilitates the coordination of interviews by automating key processes such as scheduling, conflict resolution, and day-of reminders, thereby enhancing the overall candidate experience. By providing a robust infrastructure for recruiting operations, ModernLoop enables organizations to improve efficiency, scale their hiring processes, and boost productivity in an increasingly dynamic recruitment landscape.

Venue

Seed Round in 2022
Venue is a company that specializes in transforming internal meetings into engaging events. By leveraging a live event streaming platform, it enhances the production and entertainment quality of gatherings such as all hands, town halls, and AMAs. Venue's platform provides seamless streaming experiences and interactive features, facilitating broader audience reach and increased engagement. This approach ensures that employees remain attentive and motivated, ultimately leading to improved outcomes for organizations.

Whimsical

Series A in 2021
Whimsical is a software company based in Denver, Colorado, founded in 2018. It specializes in creating tools designed to enhance workplace collaboration. The company's platform offers a variety of features including customized flowcharts for easy diagramming, wireframes for rapid application and website design, unlimited sticky notes for visual project management, and mind maps for quick idea organization. These tools are intended to help users customize and design their visual workspace efficiently.

ModernLoop

Seed Round in 2021
ModernLoop is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in interview scheduling solutions for recruiting teams. The platform facilitates the coordination of interviews by automating key processes such as scheduling, conflict resolution, and day-of reminders, thereby enhancing the overall candidate experience. By providing a robust infrastructure for recruiting operations, ModernLoop enables organizations to improve efficiency, scale their hiring processes, and boost productivity in an increasingly dynamic recruitment landscape.

Desana

Seed Round in 2021
Desana specializes in transforming how global employers manage workspace for their employees. The company provides a platform that integrates flexible workspace solutions worldwide with internal desk and meeting room booking systems. This approach reduces dependence on long-term leases and enhances flexibility for teams. Desana's platform aims to increase occupancy, revenue, and new leads by sharing spaces with freelancers, ultimately helping clients reduce operating costs and support remote work.

Ally.io (Acquired)

Series C in 2021
Ally Technologies, Inc. provides a software solution focused on objectives and key results (OKR) to enhance business performance management. Founded in 2017 and based in Bellevue, Washington, the company, formerly known as VTV, Inc., rebranded in January 2019. Ally.io's platform allows businesses to transition from traditional planning methods to a modern OKR framework, fostering alignment, agility, and transparency within organizations. It facilitates the integration of OKRs into daily workflows, featuring built-in best practices and compatibility with various enterprise systems, including Slack, Salesforce, and Jira. Since its launch in 2018, the platform has been embraced by numerous organizations across more than 70 countries. In addition to its software, Ally.io offers professional services that include training and coaching to support effective implementation and change management.

Airmeet

Series A in 2020
Airmeet Inc. is an online platform that enables users to host a variety of virtual events, including conferences, meetings, webinars, and workshops. Incorporated in 2019 and based in Lewes, Delaware, Airmeet serves as an all-in-one solution for event organizers, marketers, and enterprises. The platform focuses on creating immersive and integrated experiences that facilitate networking and meaningful interactions among participants. It supports numerous event formats such as fairs, expos, summits, and town halls, aiming to replicate the authenticity of in-person gatherings. By providing tools for interactive online events, Airmeet empowers organizations and communities to foster connections and achieve collective progress effectively.

Airmeet

Seed Round in 2020
Airmeet Inc. is an online platform that enables users to host a variety of virtual events, including conferences, meetings, webinars, and workshops. Incorporated in 2019 and based in Lewes, Delaware, Airmeet serves as an all-in-one solution for event organizers, marketers, and enterprises. The platform focuses on creating immersive and integrated experiences that facilitate networking and meaningful interactions among participants. It supports numerous event formats such as fairs, expos, summits, and town halls, aiming to replicate the authenticity of in-person gatherings. By providing tools for interactive online events, Airmeet empowers organizations and communities to foster connections and achieve collective progress effectively.

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.

Ally.io (Acquired)

Series B in 2019
Ally Technologies, Inc. provides a software solution focused on objectives and key results (OKR) to enhance business performance management. Founded in 2017 and based in Bellevue, Washington, the company, formerly known as VTV, Inc., rebranded in January 2019. Ally.io's platform allows businesses to transition from traditional planning methods to a modern OKR framework, fostering alignment, agility, and transparency within organizations. It facilitates the integration of OKRs into daily workflows, featuring built-in best practices and compatibility with various enterprise systems, including Slack, Salesforce, and Jira. Since its launch in 2018, the platform has been embraced by numerous organizations across more than 70 countries. In addition to its software, Ally.io offers professional services that include training and coaching to support effective implementation and change management.

Ally.io (Acquired)

Series A in 2019
Ally Technologies, Inc. provides a software solution focused on objectives and key results (OKR) to enhance business performance management. Founded in 2017 and based in Bellevue, Washington, the company, formerly known as VTV, Inc., rebranded in January 2019. Ally.io's platform allows businesses to transition from traditional planning methods to a modern OKR framework, fostering alignment, agility, and transparency within organizations. It facilitates the integration of OKRs into daily workflows, featuring built-in best practices and compatibility with various enterprise systems, including Slack, Salesforce, and Jira. Since its launch in 2018, the platform has been embraced by numerous organizations across more than 70 countries. In addition to its software, Ally.io offers professional services that include training and coaching to support effective implementation and change management.

Zenoti

Series C in 2019
Zenoti is a provider of cloud-based software solutions tailored for the spa, salon, and med spa industries, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. The company offers an all-in-one platform that supports both large chains and small to medium-sized businesses, enabling them to effectively manage operations and enhance performance. Its software includes features such as online appointment bookings, point-of-sale systems, customer relationship management, employee management, and inventory management. Additionally, Zenoti incorporates advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to streamline reporting and marketing efforts. By facilitating omnichannel booking and contactless payments, Zenoti helps businesses reduce wait times and improve customer satisfaction, ultimately fostering growth and retention.

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.

Jifflenow

Venture Round in 2017
Jifflenow is a Meeting Automation Platform that enhances sales cycles by facilitating a greater number of strategic meetings at various events and venues. It allows enterprises to streamline the scheduling, management, and analysis of meetings at events, briefing centers, roadshows, executive sessions, and training forums. The platform offers advanced analytics, robust security features, GDPR compliance, and integration capabilities with leading sales and marketing software. Jifflenow is recognized as a trusted solution in the industry, serving hundreds of enterprise clients, including over 50 Fortune 1000 companies, and is designed to simplify the tracking and management of business-to-business meetings, ultimately driving business growth.

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.

Zenoti

Series B in 2016
Zenoti is a provider of cloud-based software solutions tailored for the spa, salon, and med spa industries, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. The company offers an all-in-one platform that supports both large chains and small to medium-sized businesses, enabling them to effectively manage operations and enhance performance. Its software includes features such as online appointment bookings, point-of-sale systems, customer relationship management, employee management, and inventory management. Additionally, Zenoti incorporates advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to streamline reporting and marketing efforts. By facilitating omnichannel booking and contactless payments, Zenoti helps businesses reduce wait times and improve customer satisfaction, ultimately fostering growth and retention.

BlueJeans

Series E in 2015
BlueJeans is a business specializing in video conferencing solutions for modern workplaces. It offers a unified platform that facilitates meetings across desktops, mobile devices, and conference rooms, supporting various vendors' systems. Key features include cloud recording, live streaming, real-time meeting analytics, and seamless interoperability. Thousands of organizations from diverse industries use BlueJeans daily for video, audio, web conferencing, and large-scale events, promoting flexibility and productivity among users.

Jifflenow

Venture Round in 2015
Jifflenow is a Meeting Automation Platform that enhances sales cycles by facilitating a greater number of strategic meetings at various events and venues. It allows enterprises to streamline the scheduling, management, and analysis of meetings at events, briefing centers, roadshows, executive sessions, and training forums. The platform offers advanced analytics, robust security features, GDPR compliance, and integration capabilities with leading sales and marketing software. Jifflenow is recognized as a trusted solution in the industry, serving hundreds of enterprise clients, including over 50 Fortune 1000 companies, and is designed to simplify the tracking and management of business-to-business meetings, ultimately driving business growth.

Zenoti

Series A in 2015
Zenoti is a provider of cloud-based software solutions tailored for the spa, salon, and med spa industries, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. The company offers an all-in-one platform that supports both large chains and small to medium-sized businesses, enabling them to effectively manage operations and enhance performance. Its software includes features such as online appointment bookings, point-of-sale systems, customer relationship management, employee management, and inventory management. Additionally, Zenoti incorporates advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to streamline reporting and marketing efforts. By facilitating omnichannel booking and contactless payments, Zenoti helps businesses reduce wait times and improve customer satisfaction, ultimately fostering growth and retention.

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.

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.

BlueJeans

Series D in 2013
BlueJeans is a business specializing in video conferencing solutions for modern workplaces. It offers a unified platform that facilitates meetings across desktops, mobile devices, and conference rooms, supporting various vendors' systems. Key features include cloud recording, live streaming, real-time meeting analytics, and seamless interoperability. Thousands of organizations from diverse industries use BlueJeans daily for video, audio, web conferencing, and large-scale events, promoting flexibility and productivity among users.

Jifflenow

Venture Round in 2012
Jifflenow is a Meeting Automation Platform that enhances sales cycles by facilitating a greater number of strategic meetings at various events and venues. It allows enterprises to streamline the scheduling, management, and analysis of meetings at events, briefing centers, roadshows, executive sessions, and training forums. The platform offers advanced analytics, robust security features, GDPR compliance, and integration capabilities with leading sales and marketing software. Jifflenow is recognized as a trusted solution in the industry, serving hundreds of enterprise clients, including over 50 Fortune 1000 companies, and is designed to simplify the tracking and management of business-to-business meetings, ultimately driving business growth.

BlueJeans

Series C in 2012
BlueJeans is a business specializing in video conferencing solutions for modern workplaces. It offers a unified platform that facilitates meetings across desktops, mobile devices, and conference rooms, supporting various vendors' systems. Key features include cloud recording, live streaming, real-time meeting analytics, and seamless interoperability. Thousands of organizations from diverse industries use BlueJeans daily for video, audio, web conferencing, and large-scale events, promoting flexibility and productivity among users.

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.

Spontaneously

Seed Round in 2011
Spontaneously is a new way to make plans with friends. Whether you have free time to fill or plans to share, our service helps you see your favorite people more often.

BlueJeans

Series B in 2011
BlueJeans is a business specializing in video conferencing solutions for modern workplaces. It offers a unified platform that facilitates meetings across desktops, mobile devices, and conference rooms, supporting various vendors' systems. Key features include cloud recording, live streaming, real-time meeting analytics, and seamless interoperability. Thousands of organizations from diverse industries use BlueJeans daily for video, audio, web conferencing, and large-scale events, promoting flexibility and productivity among users.

Atlassian

Secondary Market in 2010
Atlassian, founded in 2002 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, is a software company that specializes in providing tools to help teams collaborate and manage their work more efficiently. Its primary products include JIRA, a workflow management system; Confluence, a content collaboration platform; and Trello, a project management tool. Additionally, Atlassian offers Bitbucket for code management, Jira Service Desk for service management, and Opsgenie for incident management. These tools cater to various teams, from software developers to IT and HR professionals. Atlassian operates through four revenue segments: subscriptions, maintenance, perpetual licenses, and other services.

BlueJeans

Series A in 2009
BlueJeans is a business specializing in video conferencing solutions for modern workplaces. It offers a unified platform that facilitates meetings across desktops, mobile devices, and conference rooms, supporting various vendors' systems. Key features include cloud recording, live streaming, real-time meeting analytics, and seamless interoperability. Thousands of organizations from diverse industries use BlueJeans daily for video, audio, web conferencing, and large-scale events, promoting flexibility and productivity among users.
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