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 Messaging

Charles

Series A in 2022
Charles GmbH develops and offers conversational commerce suite. It provides intuitive UI that integrates messenger API’s with commerce backend, Integrate conversation trigger, Drive customer value via chat, Multi-Chat APIs, shop integration, Automation, and Template Studio. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Makelog

Seed Round in 2022
Makelog is a developer of a communication tool aimed at enhancing the way product teams share updates with both internal and external stakeholders. The platform simplifies the process of creating, centralizing, and distributing product updates, allowing companies to effectively communicate changes, whether significant or minor. By integrating with various data sources, Makelog's tool automatically generates updates, enabling product owners to easily inform their users and team members about relevant developments. This functionality ensures that all stakeholders remain informed and engaged with the latest product enhancements.

Wizard

Series A in 2021
Wizard is a software development company that offers B2B solutions for brands to sell and market products directly through text.

Koo

Series B in 2021
Koo App operates as a microblogging app. Koo allows users to connect, comment and engage in 13 local languages such as Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Bengali.

Charles

Seed Round in 2021
Charles GmbH develops and offers conversational commerce suite. It provides intuitive UI that integrates messenger API’s with commerce backend, Integrate conversation trigger, Drive customer value via chat, Multi-Chat APIs, shop integration, Automation, and Template Studio. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Charles

Venture Round in 2021
Charles GmbH develops and offers conversational commerce suite. It provides intuitive UI that integrates messenger API’s with commerce backend, Integrate conversation trigger, Drive customer value via chat, Multi-Chat APIs, shop integration, Automation, and Template Studio. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Koo

Series A in 2021
Koo App operates as a microblogging app. Koo allows users to connect, comment and engage in 13 local languages such as Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Bengali.

Mihup

Series A in 2020
Mihup Communications Private Limited develops and provides, Mihup, a personal mobile assistant with artificial intelligence that provides users their desired information from the Web with curate recommendations. It helps to provide information on shopping, travel, food, entertainment, and real estate sectors. The software is based on automatic speech recognition in Indian languages with an AI foundation for scale and reliability in natural language processing (NLP) and information retrieval (IR). The company was incorporated in 2016 and is headquartered in Kolkata, India.

Bird

Series C in 2020
MessageBird B.V. specializes in cloud-based software solutions designed for customer communication, including voice services, text messaging, programmable conversations, and notifications. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the company operates additional offices in cities such as San Francisco, Singapore, and London. As a unique cloud communications platform with its own telecommunications carrier infrastructure, MessageBird connects over 15,000 enterprises with their global customers through reliable SMS, Voice, and Chat APIs. The company's mission is to modernize customer communication by simplifying complex processes, and it is supported by a diverse team representing over 20 nationalities.

QTalk

Seed Round in 2020
QTalk is a smart dialer designed to make any phone conversations fun and stress-free. Using QTalk, the user knows why someone is calling them with call intents in their incoming call screen and they can also share their calling intent while dialing others. The company was founded in 2018 and based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

Mihup

Series A in 2019
Mihup Communications Private Limited develops and provides, Mihup, a personal mobile assistant with artificial intelligence that provides users their desired information from the Web with curate recommendations. It helps to provide information on shopping, travel, food, entertainment, and real estate sectors. The software is based on automatic speech recognition in Indian languages with an AI foundation for scale and reliability in natural language processing (NLP) and information retrieval (IR). The company was incorporated in 2016 and is headquartered in Kolkata, India.

Slack

Series H in 2018
Slack Technologies, Inc. operates a business communication platform that enhances collaboration among teams by integrating messaging, voice and video calls, file sharing, and workflow automation. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Slack serves a diverse clientele ranging from Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, aiming to streamline communication and improve productivity. The platform is delivered as a software-as-a-service solution, allowing users to connect with the right people and information efficiently. Additionally, Slack has established the Slack Fund, an investment initiative focused on early-stage ventures in the technology sector, further promoting innovation in workplace productivity tools.

Bird

Series A in 2017
MessageBird B.V. specializes in cloud-based software solutions designed for customer communication, including voice services, text messaging, programmable conversations, and notifications. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the company operates additional offices in cities such as San Francisco, Singapore, and London. As a unique cloud communications platform with its own telecommunications carrier infrastructure, MessageBird connects over 15,000 enterprises with their global customers through reliable SMS, Voice, and Chat APIs. The company's mission is to modernize customer communication by simplifying complex processes, and it is supported by a diverse team representing over 20 nationalities.

Slack

Series G in 2017
Slack Technologies, Inc. operates a business communication platform that enhances collaboration among teams by integrating messaging, voice and video calls, file sharing, and workflow automation. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Slack serves a diverse clientele ranging from Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, aiming to streamline communication and improve productivity. The platform is delivered as a software-as-a-service solution, allowing users to connect with the right people and information efficiently. Additionally, Slack has established the Slack Fund, an investment initiative focused on early-stage ventures in the technology sector, further promoting innovation in workplace productivity tools.

Mihup

Venture Round in 2016
Mihup Communications Private Limited develops and provides, Mihup, a personal mobile assistant with artificial intelligence that provides users their desired information from the Web with curate recommendations. It helps to provide information on shopping, travel, food, entertainment, and real estate sectors. The software is based on automatic speech recognition in Indian languages with an AI foundation for scale and reliability in natural language processing (NLP) and information retrieval (IR). The company was incorporated in 2016 and is headquartered in Kolkata, India.

Slack

Series F in 2016
Slack Technologies, Inc. operates a business communication platform that enhances collaboration among teams by integrating messaging, voice and video calls, file sharing, and workflow automation. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Slack serves a diverse clientele ranging from Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, aiming to streamline communication and improve productivity. The platform is delivered as a software-as-a-service solution, allowing users to connect with the right people and information efficiently. Additionally, Slack has established the Slack Fund, an investment initiative focused on early-stage ventures in the technology sector, further promoting innovation in workplace productivity tools.

Mubble

Series A in 2015
Mubble Networks Pvt Ltd. is a technology company based in Bengaluru, India, focused on developing mobile telecom utility applications for the Indian market. Founded in 2013, Mubble creates an application that helps users manage their prepaid accounts by generating bills and allowing them to monitor account balances, call durations, and mobile data usage. The application employs advanced on-device analytics, enabling users to track their spending in real-time while maintaining data privacy by minimizing the need to send information to central servers. By leveraging powerful analytics technology, Mubble aims to empower users to make informed decisions about their mobile usage, thereby enhancing the overall smartphone experience for prepaid account holders. As of September 2018, Mubble operates as a subsidiary of Obopay Mobile Technology India Pvt. Ltd.

Dasher

Seed Round in 2015
Dasher is a United States-based company founded in 2013 that develops a messaging platform designed to enhance communication among users. The application includes a variety of features such as live location sharing, map sharing, and the ability to send GIFs, photos, and videos. Users can engage in group chats and utilize polling features for quick yes-or-no questions. Additionally, Dasher allows for message deletion after sending, providing users with greater control over their conversations. The platform also integrates peer-to-peer payment capabilities, enabling users to make transactions easily. Overall, Dasher aims to create a next-generation messaging experience that facilitates rich, interactive communication and keeps users connected with friends and family across different devices.

Slack

Series D in 2014
Slack Technologies, Inc. operates a business communication platform that enhances collaboration among teams by integrating messaging, voice and video calls, file sharing, and workflow automation. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Slack serves a diverse clientele ranging from Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, aiming to streamline communication and improve productivity. The platform is delivered as a software-as-a-service solution, allowing users to connect with the right people and information efficiently. Additionally, Slack has established the Slack Fund, an investment initiative focused on early-stage ventures in the technology sector, further promoting innovation in workplace productivity tools.

Konotor

Seed Round in 2014
Konotor operates as a user engagement platform for mobile applications. It offers a two-way communication channel between mobile application users; and customer support from within the application. The company is based in Chennai, India. As of December 16, 2015, Konotor operates as a subsidiary of Freshdesk Inc.

Discord

Series A in 2013
Discord is a communication platform that provides voice, video, and text services, allowing users to connect and interact with friends and communities. Initially designed for gamers, it has expanded its appeal to various groups, including hobbyists, study groups, and local clubs. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Discord enables seamless communication through its instant messaging and digital distribution features, which are accessible on both desktops and mobile devices. The platform supports voice-over-internet protocol and texting, facilitating regular interaction without compromising performance during gaming or other activities.

Discord

Seed Round in 2012
Discord is a communication platform that provides voice, video, and text services, allowing users to connect and interact with friends and communities. Initially designed for gamers, it has expanded its appeal to various groups, including hobbyists, study groups, and local clubs. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Discord enables seamless communication through its instant messaging and digital distribution features, which are accessible on both desktops and mobile devices. The platform supports voice-over-internet protocol and texting, facilitating regular interaction without compromising performance during gaming or other activities.

Slack

Series B in 2011
Slack Technologies, Inc. operates a business communication platform that enhances collaboration among teams by integrating messaging, voice and video calls, file sharing, and workflow automation. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Slack serves a diverse clientele ranging from Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, aiming to streamline communication and improve productivity. The platform is delivered as a software-as-a-service solution, allowing users to connect with the right people and information efficiently. Additionally, Slack has established the Slack Fund, an investment initiative focused on early-stage ventures in the technology sector, further promoting innovation in workplace productivity tools.

migme

Series C in 2010
Migme Limited is a global digital media company focused on emerging markets offers migme, a fan-based social entertainment platform that offers chat, content, and microblogging services. It enables users to post bite-sized blogs, send messages, and exchange virtual gifts with each other. The site’s revenue is generated via gifts, games, avatar items, emoticons, and stickers. Migme Limited was founded in 2005 and is listed and registered in Australia, with headquarters in Singapore.

Slack

Series A in 2010
Slack Technologies, Inc. operates a business communication platform that enhances collaboration among teams by integrating messaging, voice and video calls, file sharing, and workflow automation. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Slack serves a diverse clientele ranging from Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, aiming to streamline communication and improve productivity. The platform is delivered as a software-as-a-service solution, allowing users to connect with the right people and information efficiently. Additionally, Slack has established the Slack Fund, an investment initiative focused on early-stage ventures in the technology sector, further promoting innovation in workplace productivity tools.

Slack

Seed Round in 2009
Slack Technologies, Inc. operates a business communication platform that enhances collaboration among teams by integrating messaging, voice and video calls, file sharing, and workflow automation. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Slack serves a diverse clientele ranging from Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, aiming to streamline communication and improve productivity. The platform is delivered as a software-as-a-service solution, allowing users to connect with the right people and information efficiently. Additionally, Slack has established the Slack Fund, an investment initiative focused on early-stage ventures in the technology sector, further promoting innovation in workplace productivity tools.

migme

Series B in 2008
Migme Limited is a global digital media company focused on emerging markets offers migme, a fan-based social entertainment platform that offers chat, content, and microblogging services. It enables users to post bite-sized blogs, send messages, and exchange virtual gifts with each other. The site’s revenue is generated via gifts, games, avatar items, emoticons, and stickers. Migme Limited was founded in 2005 and is listed and registered in Australia, with headquarters in Singapore.

migme

Series A in 2007
Migme Limited is a global digital media company focused on emerging markets offers migme, a fan-based social entertainment platform that offers chat, content, and microblogging services. It enables users to post bite-sized blogs, send messages, and exchange virtual gifts with each other. The site’s revenue is generated via gifts, games, avatar items, emoticons, and stickers. Migme Limited was founded in 2005 and is listed and registered in Australia, with headquarters in Singapore.

Comeks

Series A in 2007
Comeks is a fun company creating non-voice mobile phone products. It has two products which both revolve around messaging on your phone. Strips lets you make your own comic strips and share them with friends. Shorts let's you create animated avatars which appear to be speaking your text messages to your friends.

Zimbra

Series C in 2006
Zimbra is a developer of open-source email and collaboration software tailored for service providers, enterprises, and government entities. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Frisco, Texas, with additional offices in locations such as San Mateo, London, Tokyo, Singapore, and Pune, Zimbra offers solutions designed to address the challenges posed by outdated communication systems. Its main products include the Zimbra Collaboration Server, which provides email, calendar, and collaboration tools, and Zimbra Desktop, which consolidates information from various email accounts. Zimbra's software enables organizations to manage, control, and organize their data while ensuring security and privacy through an open platform that encompasses features like contacts, calendars, tasks, instant messaging, and file sharing.

2nd Century

Venture Round in 2000
2nd Century Communications is a developer of business communication software designed to address the communication needs of small and medium-sized enterprises. The company operates as an open network application service provider, enabling these businesses to leverage advanced internet networking capabilities. Its software offers a unified communications and desktop computing environment, equipping organizations to enhance their operational efficiency and competitiveness in the modern marketplace.
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