Accel

Accel is a venture capital firm founded in 1983 in Palo Alto, California, that backs early and growth-stage technology startups worldwide. It concentrates on software, cloud, data, mobile, digital media, and adjacent sectors, including consumer and enterprise technology, fintech, security, and healthcare. The firm supports entrepreneurs with long-term guidance and the resources needed to build world-class, category-defining companies. Accel maintains offices in Palo Alto, San Francisco, London, and Bangalore, and has backed a broad portfolio featuring notable companies such as Atlassian, Facebook, Dropbox, Slack, Spotify, and Cloudera.

Pratik Agarwal

Principal

Casey Aylward

Partner

Mahendran Balachandran

Partner

Luca Bocchio

Partner

Philippe Botteri

Partner

Past deals in Streaming

Myxt

Seed Round in 2023
Myxt is a platform designed for professional audio creators. It offers tools for managing music files, workflows, listening, sharing, reviewing, and payment. The platform enables collaboration among creators, their teams, and fans.

Framedrop.ai

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Framedrop is a video editing software that transforms longer content into engaging, shareable clips in a matter of minutes. Targeting various types of media such as podcasts, interviews, and gaming streams, Framedrop utilizes artificial intelligence to automatically identify highlights within the video. Users can easily import videos from platforms like YouTube and Twitch or upload them manually. The software also features an automatic transition from horizontal to vertical viewing, catering to modern viewing preferences. Additionally, Framedrop supports subtitle customization in over 25 languages and offers a karaoke mode for enhanced viewer interaction.

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.

Airbyte

Series B in 2021
Airbyte is an open-source data integration platform that automates the movement of data from applications, APIs, and databases into data warehouses. It offers a library of pre-built connectors and allows custom connector development, enabling organizations to build end-to-end data pipelines quickly. The platform supports integration with over a thousand data sources and processes large volumes of data daily, helping businesses consolidate data for analytics and reporting. It is designed to be developer-friendly and scalable, facilitating real-time data synchronization and ensuring data consistency across systems.

Myxt

Seed Round in 2021
Myxt is a platform designed for professional audio creators. It offers tools for managing music files, workflows, listening, sharing, reviewing, and payment. The platform enables collaboration among creators, their teams, and fans.

CreatorStack

Seed Round in 2021
CreatorStack is a digital media platform that supports content creators in launching and managing their creative careers. The company provides tools for online streaming and content creation, empowering creators to take control of their growth and achieve self-sufficiency. By enabling clients to build their brands, CreatorStack helps them unlock new and existing revenue streams, ensuring that they are not exploited by social media platforms for their work. The focus is on fostering an environment where creators can thrive and monetize their passions effectively.

Airbyte

Series A in 2021
Airbyte is an open-source data integration platform that automates the movement of data from applications, APIs, and databases into data warehouses. It offers a library of pre-built connectors and allows custom connector development, enabling organizations to build end-to-end data pipelines quickly. The platform supports integration with over a thousand data sources and processes large volumes of data daily, helping businesses consolidate data for analytics and reporting. It is designed to be developer-friendly and scalable, facilitating real-time data synchronization and ensuring data consistency across systems.

Airbyte

Seed Round in 2021
Airbyte is an open-source data integration platform that automates the movement of data from applications, APIs, and databases into data warehouses. It offers a library of pre-built connectors and allows custom connector development, enabling organizations to build end-to-end data pipelines quickly. The platform supports integration with over a thousand data sources and processes large volumes of data daily, helping businesses consolidate data for analytics and reporting. It is designed to be developer-friendly and scalable, facilitating real-time data synchronization and ensuring data consistency across systems.

Bevy

Series B in 2020
Bevy Labs, Inc. offers a comprehensive enterprise-grade platform designed for managing and scaling virtual events and community programs. Founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California, Bevy provides a web-based software solution that enables organizations to efficiently plan, promote, and execute various types of virtual conferences and community events. The platform includes tools for automated communications, video hosting, and integration with existing marketing and CRM systems, along with advanced analytics and data security features. Bevy serves a diverse clientele, including enterprises, universities, and community organizations, empowering them to foster local brand advocacy and build thriving global communities through effective event management.

Ampool

Venture Round in 2019
Ampool, Inc. is a technology company based in Los Altos, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing an extensible in-memory platform that enhances analytic capabilities by integrating streaming and historical data. The company offers a cloud-native analytics engine known as the Ampool Active Data Store, which facilitates real-time data processing, including stream ingestion, batch analytics, and interactive queries. Designed for performance and reliability, the platform utilizes a memory-centric architecture that enables fast query processing while maintaining data integrity. Ampool serves a diverse range of industries, including finance, telecommunications, retail, media, and the Internet of Things, aiding organizations in achieving actionable insights and improving decision-making through advanced data analytics.

Anchor

Series A in 2017
Anchor is a user-friendly platform designed to simplify podcast creation and distribution. It allows users to record or upload high-quality audio and host unlimited episodes, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced podcasters. Anchor also offers seamless distribution to various platforms with a single click, enhancing the visibility of podcasts. Additionally, it incorporates community features that enrich the audio streaming experience, fostering interaction among users. This combination of ease of use and community engagement positions Anchor as a leading choice for individuals looking to enter the podcasting space.

StreamSets

Series B in 2017
StreamSets, Inc. is a developer of a cloud-based DataOps platform that facilitates modern data integration for enterprises, enabling the continuous flow of big, streaming, and traditional data into data science and analytics applications. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers solutions such as StreamSets Control Hub for designing and monitoring data pipelines, StreamSets Data Collector as an open-source execution engine for managing both streaming and batch data, and StreamSets Transformer for building data transformations across various sources. The platform supports diverse use cases, including integration for data lakes and warehouses, cloud data storage adoption, and the powering of real-time applications. StreamSets serves enterprise clients both in the United States and internationally, with additional offices in locations including Sunnyvale, Austin, London, Barcelona, Bengaluru, and Sydney.

Revere Intelligence

Seed Round in 2017
Revere Intelligence, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that offers a real-time monitoring and alerting platform designed to enhance business operations. Founded in 2016, Revere's platform enables organizations to streamline the connection between their data, teams, and processes by delivering timely notifications about critical issues and opportunities. The platform serves notable clients, including Google AdWords, Optimizely, Slack, and Microsoft, providing them with relevant intelligence to facilitate prompt responses to emerging business challenges. By focusing on event and performance monitoring, Revere Intelligence empowers business teams to act effectively based on the most current information available.

Anchor

Venture Round in 2017
Anchor is a user-friendly platform designed to simplify podcast creation and distribution. It allows users to record or upload high-quality audio and host unlimited episodes, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced podcasters. Anchor also offers seamless distribution to various platforms with a single click, enhancing the visibility of podcasts. Additionally, it incorporates community features that enrich the audio streaming experience, fostering interaction among users. This combination of ease of use and community engagement positions Anchor as a leading choice for individuals looking to enter the podcasting space.

StreamSets

Series A in 2015
StreamSets, Inc. is a developer of a cloud-based DataOps platform that facilitates modern data integration for enterprises, enabling the continuous flow of big, streaming, and traditional data into data science and analytics applications. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers solutions such as StreamSets Control Hub for designing and monitoring data pipelines, StreamSets Data Collector as an open-source execution engine for managing both streaming and batch data, and StreamSets Transformer for building data transformations across various sources. The platform supports diverse use cases, including integration for data lakes and warehouses, cloud data storage adoption, and the powering of real-time applications. StreamSets serves enterprise clients both in the United States and internationally, with additional offices in locations including Sunnyvale, Austin, London, Barcelona, Bengaluru, and Sydney.

Qwilt

Series D in 2015
Qwilt Inc., established in 2010 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, specializes in online video delivery solutions for cable, telecom, and mobile service providers. The company offers two primary products: Open Edge Cloud, a content and application delivery platform that enables seamless streaming experiences via managed platforms and open APIs; and Open Caching, a platform that federates content delivery infrastructure into a global CDN with open APIs for content publishers. Qwilt's solutions allow carriers to create a universal video fabric, improving network efficiency and enhancing user experience without disrupting existing infrastructures. The company serves fixed operators, mobile operators, universities, and leading content publishers worldwide, including BT, Telecom Argentina, and Verizon.

Dropcam

Series C in 2013
Dropcam is a company that specializes in cloud-based Wi-Fi video monitoring solutions, enabling users to stay connected with their homes, businesses, and pets from anywhere. The company offers a range of products, including the Dropcam and Dropcam Pro cameras, which can be accessed remotely via smartphones, tablets, or computers. In addition to the cameras, Dropcam provides an optional Cloud Recording service that allows users to record and playback live video feeds. This combination of hardware and a web-based platform facilitates effective home monitoring and enhances users' ability to ensure the safety and well-being of their environments.

Qwilt

Series C in 2013
Qwilt Inc., established in 2010 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, specializes in online video delivery solutions for cable, telecom, and mobile service providers. The company offers two primary products: Open Edge Cloud, a content and application delivery platform that enables seamless streaming experiences via managed platforms and open APIs; and Open Caching, a platform that federates content delivery infrastructure into a global CDN with open APIs for content publishers. Qwilt's solutions allow carriers to create a universal video fabric, improving network efficiency and enhancing user experience without disrupting existing infrastructures. The company serves fixed operators, mobile operators, universities, and leading content publishers worldwide, including BT, Telecom Argentina, and Verizon.

Spotify

Series E in 2012
Spotify offers a digital music-streaming service, providing on-demand access to songs across various devices. It enables users to search and discover music collections, build playlists, share music via social networks, and receive personalized recommendations based on listening history.

Dropcam

Series B in 2012
Dropcam is a company that specializes in cloud-based Wi-Fi video monitoring solutions, enabling users to stay connected with their homes, businesses, and pets from anywhere. The company offers a range of products, including the Dropcam and Dropcam Pro cameras, which can be accessed remotely via smartphones, tablets, or computers. In addition to the cameras, Dropcam provides an optional Cloud Recording service that allows users to record and playback live video feeds. This combination of hardware and a web-based platform facilitates effective home monitoring and enhances users' ability to ensure the safety and well-being of their environments.

Qwilt

Series B in 2011
Qwilt Inc., established in 2010 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, specializes in online video delivery solutions for cable, telecom, and mobile service providers. The company offers two primary products: Open Edge Cloud, a content and application delivery platform that enables seamless streaming experiences via managed platforms and open APIs; and Open Caching, a platform that federates content delivery infrastructure into a global CDN with open APIs for content publishers. Qwilt's solutions allow carriers to create a universal video fabric, improving network efficiency and enhancing user experience without disrupting existing infrastructures. The company serves fixed operators, mobile operators, universities, and leading content publishers worldwide, including BT, Telecom Argentina, and Verizon.

Dropcam

Series A in 2011
Dropcam is a company that specializes in cloud-based Wi-Fi video monitoring solutions, enabling users to stay connected with their homes, businesses, and pets from anywhere. The company offers a range of products, including the Dropcam and Dropcam Pro cameras, which can be accessed remotely via smartphones, tablets, or computers. In addition to the cameras, Dropcam provides an optional Cloud Recording service that allows users to record and playback live video feeds. This combination of hardware and a web-based platform facilitates effective home monitoring and enhances users' ability to ensure the safety and well-being of their environments.

Spotify

Series D in 2011
Spotify offers a digital music-streaming service, providing on-demand access to songs across various devices. It enables users to search and discover music collections, build playlists, share music via social networks, and receive personalized recommendations based on listening history.

Qwilt

Series A in 2010
Qwilt Inc., established in 2010 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, specializes in online video delivery solutions for cable, telecom, and mobile service providers. The company offers two primary products: Open Edge Cloud, a content and application delivery platform that enables seamless streaming experiences via managed platforms and open APIs; and Open Caching, a platform that federates content delivery infrastructure into a global CDN with open APIs for content publishers. Qwilt's solutions allow carriers to create a universal video fabric, improving network efficiency and enhancing user experience without disrupting existing infrastructures. The company serves fixed operators, mobile operators, universities, and leading content publishers worldwide, including BT, Telecom Argentina, and Verizon.

Streambase Systems

Series D in 2009
StreamBase Systems offers software enabling businesses to swiftly develop systems that analyze and respond to real-time streaming data, facilitating immediate decision-making. Their Event Processing Platform comprises a rapid application development environment (StreamBase Studio), a high-speed event server, and extensive connectivity options for both real-time and historical data. This platform is employed by investment banks, hedge funds, and government agencies to create applications that enhance revenue, reduce costs, and mitigate risk. The company is based in Waltham, Massachusetts.

BitTorrent

Series C in 2008
BitTorrent, Inc. is an Internet technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in advanced technologies for efficient content delivery and file sharing. Founded in 2004, BitTorrent is known for its original BitTorrent software and the lightweight µTorrent client, which collectively serve over 150 million users worldwide. The company leverages its proprietary BitTorrent Protocol, which enables rapid transfers of large files by allowing users to download and upload pieces of files simultaneously from multiple sources. In addition to its core software, BitTorrent offers a range of products including BitTorrent DNA for content delivery, BitTorrent Live for streaming video, and BitTorrent Now for accessing music and video content. The company also provides solutions for consumer electronics through the BitTorrent Certified Devices program. With a commitment to innovation, BitTorrent continues to enhance the user experience of digital media sharing and access across various platforms and devices.

Mode Media

Series D in 2008
Mode Media, founded in Silicon Valley in 2004, is a top 10 U.S. media property with 136 million unique users a month. The company aims to help people discover relevant content by combining human curation with technology that distributes content to the right audience at the right time. Mode Media is focused on building the largest independent premium video and content platform for creators, utilizing distribution and streaming technology to deliver targeted native videos, content, and branded entertainment in real-time. With Mode.com as its owned social networking platform, creators can upload videos and create content stories that are curated by professional editors and personalized through the Mode content algorithm technology. Within six months of its launch, Mode has attracted 31 million unique monthly users and has exceeded 1 billion streamed video views.

Streambase Systems

Series C in 2007
StreamBase Systems offers software enabling businesses to swiftly develop systems that analyze and respond to real-time streaming data, facilitating immediate decision-making. Their Event Processing Platform comprises a rapid application development environment (StreamBase Studio), a high-speed event server, and extensive connectivity options for both real-time and historical data. This platform is employed by investment banks, hedge funds, and government agencies to create applications that enhance revenue, reduce costs, and mitigate risk. The company is based in Waltham, Massachusetts.

BitTorrent

Series B in 2006
BitTorrent, Inc. is an Internet technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in advanced technologies for efficient content delivery and file sharing. Founded in 2004, BitTorrent is known for its original BitTorrent software and the lightweight µTorrent client, which collectively serve over 150 million users worldwide. The company leverages its proprietary BitTorrent Protocol, which enables rapid transfers of large files by allowing users to download and upload pieces of files simultaneously from multiple sources. In addition to its core software, BitTorrent offers a range of products including BitTorrent DNA for content delivery, BitTorrent Live for streaming video, and BitTorrent Now for accessing music and video content. The company also provides solutions for consumer electronics through the BitTorrent Certified Devices program. With a commitment to innovation, BitTorrent continues to enhance the user experience of digital media sharing and access across various platforms and devices.

Mode Media

Series C in 2006
Mode Media, founded in Silicon Valley in 2004, is a top 10 U.S. media property with 136 million unique users a month. The company aims to help people discover relevant content by combining human curation with technology that distributes content to the right audience at the right time. Mode Media is focused on building the largest independent premium video and content platform for creators, utilizing distribution and streaming technology to deliver targeted native videos, content, and branded entertainment in real-time. With Mode.com as its owned social networking platform, creators can upload videos and create content stories that are curated by professional editors and personalized through the Mode content algorithm technology. Within six months of its launch, Mode has attracted 31 million unique monthly users and has exceeded 1 billion streamed video views.

Volantis Systems

Venture Round in 2005
Volantis Systems Limited specializes in intelligent content adaptation solutions for the mobile internet market. The company provides a Content Delivery Platform (CDP), which includes a suite of mobile portal and e-commerce applications designed to enable mobile operators to promote, sell, and deliver content from various sources. Key components of the CDP include the Mobile Development Framework, which features a device adaptation engine; the Mobile Content Storefront for managing storefronts; and Buzzcast, which integrates multiple content feeds and personalizes them for users. Other offerings include the Mobile Content Transcoder for converting PC-oriented sites to mobile formats, Feed Builder for enhancing subscriber loyalty, and Site Builder for creating personal mobile websites. Volantis also offers the Mobility Server, a Java-based platform for developing and running mobile applications, Ubik.com for designing and hosting mobile websites, and Volantis Framework 5.3, which aids in building portals and applications with customizable user interface components. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Guildford, United Kingdom, the company serves a diverse clientele including mobile carriers, media, entertainment, financial services, and online businesses, with additional offices in Washington, Hong Kong, Krakow, and Pune.

Mode Media

Series B in 2005
Mode Media, founded in Silicon Valley in 2004, is a top 10 U.S. media property with 136 million unique users a month. The company aims to help people discover relevant content by combining human curation with technology that distributes content to the right audience at the right time. Mode Media is focused on building the largest independent premium video and content platform for creators, utilizing distribution and streaming technology to deliver targeted native videos, content, and branded entertainment in real-time. With Mode.com as its owned social networking platform, creators can upload videos and create content stories that are curated by professional editors and personalized through the Mode content algorithm technology. Within six months of its launch, Mode has attracted 31 million unique monthly users and has exceeded 1 billion streamed video views.

Entrisphere

Series C in 2005
Entrisphere, Inc. is a provider of access network equipment designed for broadband service providers. Founded in 2000 and based in Santa Clara, California, the company develops products like the BLM 1500, a multi-service access platform that supports various communication interfaces such as voice over packet, IPTV, DSL, and both B-PON and GPON technologies. Entrisphere also offers a range of optical network terminals (ONTs) and optical network units (ONUs) suitable for different deployment scenarios, including single-family homes and multi-tenant buildings, along with OSP cabinets that facilitate voice, data, and video services over both copper and fiber connections. In addition to hardware solutions, Entrisphere provides essential support services such as network planning, installation, and maintenance, ensuring efficient operation for telecommunications carriers. As of February 2007, Entrisphere, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of LM Ericsson Telephone Co.

Streambase Systems

Series B in 2005
StreamBase Systems offers software enabling businesses to swiftly develop systems that analyze and respond to real-time streaming data, facilitating immediate decision-making. Their Event Processing Platform comprises a rapid application development environment (StreamBase Studio), a high-speed event server, and extensive connectivity options for both real-time and historical data. This platform is employed by investment banks, hedge funds, and government agencies to create applications that enhance revenue, reduce costs, and mitigate risk. The company is based in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Entrisphere

Series B in 2002
Entrisphere, Inc. is a provider of access network equipment designed for broadband service providers. Founded in 2000 and based in Santa Clara, California, the company develops products like the BLM 1500, a multi-service access platform that supports various communication interfaces such as voice over packet, IPTV, DSL, and both B-PON and GPON technologies. Entrisphere also offers a range of optical network terminals (ONTs) and optical network units (ONUs) suitable for different deployment scenarios, including single-family homes and multi-tenant buildings, along with OSP cabinets that facilitate voice, data, and video services over both copper and fiber connections. In addition to hardware solutions, Entrisphere provides essential support services such as network planning, installation, and maintenance, ensuring efficient operation for telecommunications carriers. As of February 2007, Entrisphere, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of LM Ericsson Telephone Co.

Rhapsody Networks

Series B in 2001
Rhapsody Networks is an online entertainment platform that streams music from phones, computers and home audio devices. The company provides on-demand streaming services and offline downloads of music in various genres, such as pop, rock, and more. Rhapsody Networks was founded in 2007 and is located in Seattle, Washington.

Rhapsody Networks

Series A in 2000
Rhapsody Networks is an online entertainment platform that streams music from phones, computers and home audio devices. The company provides on-demand streaming services and offline downloads of music in various genres, such as pop, rock, and more. Rhapsody Networks was founded in 2007 and is located in Seattle, Washington.

FastForward Networks

Venture Round in 2000
FastForward Networks is a software company based in San Francisco, California, established in 1998. It specializes in developing streaming media technology and internet broadcasting software, aimed at enhancing content distribution for internet service providers. The company's innovative networking platform transforms the internet into a broadcast medium, facilitating efficient content delivery and improving user experiences.
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