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 Search Engine Optimization

Searchlight

Series A in 2021
Searchlight is a San Francisco-based company that has developed a modern platform for automated reference checks aimed at enhancing talent assessment. Founded by Kerry Wang and Anna Wang, the platform addresses the challenges candidates face in distinguishing themselves through their resumes by leveraging insights from individuals who have previously worked with them. Searchlight's technology combines reference data with predictive analysis to identify top performers, utilizing an algorithm that analyzes and summarizes feedback from references. By inviting references to share contextualized work experiences through a custom online link, the platform enables recruiters to better assess candidate-position compatibility, ultimately improving the recruitment process.

Diem

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a social search engine intended to dedicate a place for people to search, collect, discover, and share information. The company's platform is inspired by the way women have been passing knowledge to each other for centuries, it builds proprietary search algorithms and offers access to a global community of women, experts, and evidence-based knowledge, it allows people to learn, and imagine, the collective knowledge of entire communities in just a few seconds, enabling women to real-world information through digital communities and education.

Algolia

Series D in 2021
Algolia SAS is a Search-as-a-Service company that provides a hosted search API for websites and mobile applications, enhancing user engagement and conversion rates. Founded in 2012 and based in Paris, France, with an additional office in San Francisco, Algolia enables developers to build and optimize search engines that deliver fast and relevant search experiences. The company operates a distributed search network that synchronizes data globally, ensuring efficient query routing to servers. Algolia serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including ecommerce and media, allowing consumers to easily find and discover content across digital platforms. As of May 2020, Algolia operates as a subsidiary of Akio SAS.

Strattic

Seed Round in 2020
Strattic Ltd. is a company based in Jerusalem, Israel, that specializes in converting WordPress websites into static versions to enhance speed and security. Founded in 2016, Strattic's platform utilizes serverless architecture to make websites faster and more scalable while minimizing vulnerabilities. By disconnecting the dynamic aspects of a WordPress site from the web, Strattic allows site owners to continue managing their content and plugins in the familiar WordPress environment. Once changes are made, they can deploy their site with a single click, resulting in a static site composed of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. This process makes the websites virtually unhackable and leverages a global network of content delivery networks (CDNs) to ensure quick and secure delivery.

Strattic

Seed Round in 2019
Strattic Ltd. is a company based in Jerusalem, Israel, that specializes in converting WordPress websites into static versions to enhance speed and security. Founded in 2016, Strattic's platform utilizes serverless architecture to make websites faster and more scalable while minimizing vulnerabilities. By disconnecting the dynamic aspects of a WordPress site from the web, Strattic allows site owners to continue managing their content and plugins in the familiar WordPress environment. Once changes are made, they can deploy their site with a single click, resulting in a static site composed of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. This process makes the websites virtually unhackable and leverages a global network of content delivery networks (CDNs) to ensure quick and secure delivery.

Algolia

Series C in 2019
Algolia SAS is a Search-as-a-Service company that provides a hosted search API for websites and mobile applications, enhancing user engagement and conversion rates. Founded in 2012 and based in Paris, France, with an additional office in San Francisco, Algolia enables developers to build and optimize search engines that deliver fast and relevant search experiences. The company operates a distributed search network that synchronizes data globally, ensuring efficient query routing to servers. Algolia serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including ecommerce and media, allowing consumers to easily find and discover content across digital platforms. As of May 2020, Algolia operates as a subsidiary of Akio SAS.

Searchlight

Seed Round in 2019
Searchlight is a San Francisco-based company that has developed a modern platform for automated reference checks aimed at enhancing talent assessment. Founded by Kerry Wang and Anna Wang, the platform addresses the challenges candidates face in distinguishing themselves through their resumes by leveraging insights from individuals who have previously worked with them. Searchlight's technology combines reference data with predictive analysis to identify top performers, utilizing an algorithm that analyzes and summarizes feedback from references. By inviting references to share contextualized work experiences through a custom online link, the platform enables recruiters to better assess candidate-position compatibility, ultimately improving the recruitment process.

Algolia

Series B in 2017
Algolia SAS is a Search-as-a-Service company that provides a hosted search API for websites and mobile applications, enhancing user engagement and conversion rates. Founded in 2012 and based in Paris, France, with an additional office in San Francisco, Algolia enables developers to build and optimize search engines that deliver fast and relevant search experiences. The company operates a distributed search network that synchronizes data globally, ensuring efficient query routing to servers. Algolia serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including ecommerce and media, allowing consumers to easily find and discover content across digital platforms. As of May 2020, Algolia operates as a subsidiary of Akio SAS.

SeatGeek

Series D in 2017
SeatGeek, Inc. is a mobile ticketing marketplace and ticket search engine that allows fans to buy and sell tickets for sports, concerts, and theater events. Established in 2009 and headquartered in New York, the company operates additional offices in the United Kingdom, Israel, the Netherlands, Australia, and Italy. SeatGeek aggregates ticket listings and employs a data engine that evaluates ticket deals, featuring a 'Deal Score' system that rates tickets on a scale of 0 to 100 to help consumers assess the relative value of options. The platform also includes an event discovery tool that generates recommendations based on user preferences and favorite teams and artists. By analyzing various ticket listings and providing detailed information about venues and average ticket prices, SeatGeek aims to offer a cost-effective and user-friendly ticket purchasing experience. The company operates as a subsidiary of Scribnia, LLC.

SourcePoint

Series B in 2017
Sourcepoint Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a content compensation platform aimed at supporting publishers in the digital marketing ecosystem. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company also has offices in Seattle, London, Berlin, and Paris. Sourcepoint's platform enables publishers to address monetization challenges by providing technology that enhances consumer options for supporting content. Additionally, the company offers tools designed to protect consumer privacy, manage compliance, and optimize revenue amidst evolving regulatory landscapes. Through its services, Sourcepoint aims to balance the needs of publishers and consumers in a changing digital environment.

Zarget

Series A in 2016
Zarget is a website optimization company that specializes in conversion rate optimization software for small- and medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2015 and based in Walnut, California, Zarget provides a comprehensive platform that includes features such as A/B testing, funnel analysis, heat maps, click maps, and live data reporting. The software is designed to help marketers understand user interactions on their websites, enabling them to make data-driven decisions to enhance customer engagement and boost conversions. By utilizing tools like split URL testing and session recording, Zarget assists businesses in increasing orders, customer interactions, and signups through actionable insights derived from user metrics. As of August 2017, Zarget operates as a subsidiary of Freshworks Inc.

Zarget

Seed Round in 2016
Zarget is a website optimization company that specializes in conversion rate optimization software for small- and medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2015 and based in Walnut, California, Zarget provides a comprehensive platform that includes features such as A/B testing, funnel analysis, heat maps, click maps, and live data reporting. The software is designed to help marketers understand user interactions on their websites, enabling them to make data-driven decisions to enhance customer engagement and boost conversions. By utilizing tools like split URL testing and session recording, Zarget assists businesses in increasing orders, customer interactions, and signups through actionable insights derived from user metrics. As of August 2017, Zarget operates as a subsidiary of Freshworks Inc.

SourcePoint

Series A in 2015
Sourcepoint Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a content compensation platform aimed at supporting publishers in the digital marketing ecosystem. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company also has offices in Seattle, London, Berlin, and Paris. Sourcepoint's platform enables publishers to address monetization challenges by providing technology that enhances consumer options for supporting content. Additionally, the company offers tools designed to protect consumer privacy, manage compliance, and optimize revenue amidst evolving regulatory landscapes. Through its services, Sourcepoint aims to balance the needs of publishers and consumers in a changing digital environment.

Algolia

Series A in 2015
Algolia SAS is a Search-as-a-Service company that provides a hosted search API for websites and mobile applications, enhancing user engagement and conversion rates. Founded in 2012 and based in Paris, France, with an additional office in San Francisco, Algolia enables developers to build and optimize search engines that deliver fast and relevant search experiences. The company operates a distributed search network that synchronizes data globally, ensuring efficient query routing to servers. Algolia serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including ecommerce and media, allowing consumers to easily find and discover content across digital platforms. As of May 2020, Algolia operates as a subsidiary of Akio SAS.

SeatGeek

Series C in 2015
SeatGeek, Inc. is a mobile ticketing marketplace and ticket search engine that allows fans to buy and sell tickets for sports, concerts, and theater events. Established in 2009 and headquartered in New York, the company operates additional offices in the United Kingdom, Israel, the Netherlands, Australia, and Italy. SeatGeek aggregates ticket listings and employs a data engine that evaluates ticket deals, featuring a 'Deal Score' system that rates tickets on a scale of 0 to 100 to help consumers assess the relative value of options. The platform also includes an event discovery tool that generates recommendations based on user preferences and favorite teams and artists. By analyzing various ticket listings and providing detailed information about venues and average ticket prices, SeatGeek aims to offer a cost-effective and user-friendly ticket purchasing experience. The company operates as a subsidiary of Scribnia, LLC.

Zettata

Venture Round in 2014
Zettata creates software for e-commerce search.

Kosmix

Series D in 2008
Kosmix is a web navigation platform that enables users to explore the Internet by topic. It presents a dashboard filled with relevant multimedia content, including videos, photos, news, and community discussions, all organized into magazine-style topic pages. This categorization engine facilitates user navigation even when they are uncertain about their specific interests. Founded in 2005 by Venky Harinarayan and Anand Rajaraman in Mountain View, California, Kosmix originally began as a vertical search engine with the introduction of RightHealth.com, which has since become a prominent health site. Over time, the company transitioned to a broader approach, expanding its services to cover a wider array of topics. Kosmix has received funding from notable investors, including Accel Partners and Lightspeed Venture Partners. The founders previously established Junglee, the first shopping search engine, and contributed to Amazon's Mechanical Turk.

Xoopit

Series A in 2008
[Xoopit](https://www.xoopit.com/) is an email organizational tool. Xoopit has invented an email and web indexing architecture similar to a web search engine to help its users retrieve meaningful content from their archived email. Xoopit features: - email content search - add links, maps, etc. from the web to a mail being composed - exposes information about all senders on a thread: profile pics, recent conversations and attachments and media they've sent. testing

Kosmix

Series C in 2007
Kosmix is a web navigation platform that enables users to explore the Internet by topic. It presents a dashboard filled with relevant multimedia content, including videos, photos, news, and community discussions, all organized into magazine-style topic pages. This categorization engine facilitates user navigation even when they are uncertain about their specific interests. Founded in 2005 by Venky Harinarayan and Anand Rajaraman in Mountain View, California, Kosmix originally began as a vertical search engine with the introduction of RightHealth.com, which has since become a prominent health site. Over time, the company transitioned to a broader approach, expanding its services to cover a wider array of topics. Kosmix has received funding from notable investors, including Accel Partners and Lightspeed Venture Partners. The founders previously established Junglee, the first shopping search engine, and contributed to Amazon's Mechanical Turk.

EveryZing

Series B in 2007
EveryZing is a media merchandising platform that helps content producers and web publishers dynamically increase the volume of consumable online multimedia content while simultaneously enhancing its monetary value. Unlike other general web search and aggregation services that work only on meta data and tags, EveryZing leverages its unique speech to text, search, and optimization technologies to unlock the content within multimedia and automatically process and organize it to power a compelling ecosystem which easily connects media companies with publishers, consumers, and advertisers.

Kosmix

Series B in 2006
Kosmix is a web navigation platform that enables users to explore the Internet by topic. It presents a dashboard filled with relevant multimedia content, including videos, photos, news, and community discussions, all organized into magazine-style topic pages. This categorization engine facilitates user navigation even when they are uncertain about their specific interests. Founded in 2005 by Venky Harinarayan and Anand Rajaraman in Mountain View, California, Kosmix originally began as a vertical search engine with the introduction of RightHealth.com, which has since become a prominent health site. Over time, the company transitioned to a broader approach, expanding its services to cover a wider array of topics. Kosmix has received funding from notable investors, including Accel Partners and Lightspeed Venture Partners. The founders previously established Junglee, the first shopping search engine, and contributed to Amazon's Mechanical Turk.
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