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.
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Casey Aylward
Partner
Mahendran Balachandran
Partner, India
Luca Bocchio
Partner
Andrei Brasoveanu
Partner
Katie Brown
Investor
Abhinav Chaturvedi
Partner
Ethan Choi
Partner
Miles Clements
Partner
Adrian Colyer
Venture Partner
Kevin Comolli
Partner
Ben Dooley
CFO
Peter Doyle
Investor
Christine Esserman
Partner
Sameer Gandhi
Partner
Sara Ittelson
Partner
Myrel Iturrey
Investor
Dinesh Katiyar
Partner
Richard Kotite
Vice President
Gagan Kumar
General Partner
Daniel Levine
Partner
John Locke
Partner
Zhenya Loginov
Partner
Steve Loughlin
Partner
Arun Mathew
Partner
Jonathan Mendelson
Investor
Subrata Mitra
Partner
Gonzalo Mocorrea
Investor
Vasant Natarajan
Partner
Vas Natarajan
Partner
Harry Nelis
Partner
Nate Niparko
Partner
Rachit Parekh
Investor
Vijaysai Patnaik
Associate
Varun Purandare
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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
Karan Shah
Investor
Manasi Shah
Vice President and Investment Team Member
Sarthak Singh
Investor
Robert Sternberg
Investor
Barath Shankar Subramanian
Senior Analyst
Charles Tananbaum
Investor
Humza Tariq
Investor
Jonathan Turner
Partner
Cecilia Wang
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Matt Weigand
Partner
Richard Wong
Partner
Ivan Zhou
Partner
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Public
Series D in 2024
Public is the investing platform built for those who take it seriously—with technology that makes building a multi-asset portfolio, fast, frictionless, and secure. Members can invest in stocks, options, bonds, crypto, and contribute to retirement accounts —in the same place. Alongside the robust suite of investing tools, Public offers Alpha, a proprietary AI layer, that provides fundamental data and custom analysis to support informed investment decisions.
Qogita
Series B in 2023
Qogita is a leading global wholesale B2B platform that offers a wide variety of products, brands and categories across geographies. We cater to a large range of organizations, from small retailers to large brands. With Qogita, you can generate higher margins and greater turnover whilst reducing labor cost by using our technology infrastructure. We're a technology company that simplifies business-to-business trade.
Aaritya Technologies
Seed Round in 2023
Aaritya Technologies operates a trading platform designed to provide tailored trading experiences. Its platform facilitates personalized trading opportunities, allowing traders to apply their skills professionally and earn income, thereby helping them achieve their financial objectives.
Tema Global
Seed Round in 2023
Tema Global builds an ETF platform focused on ETF infrastructure and differentiated ETF strategies managed by experienced investment professionals.
Wallapop
Series G in 2023
Wallapop is a Barcelona-based company, established in 2013, that operates a mobile-first marketplace for buying and selling secondhand goods. With over 15 million users, the platform connects locals via a user-friendly app, facilitating transactions of more than 180 million items. Wallapop's geo-localized technology enables users to find unique, pre-owned products at affordable prices, promoting sustainability by extending the life of functional items. The company, backed by prominent investors, aims to innovate in the online classifieds industry and contribute to a circular economy.
Augment Markets
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Augment is a developer of a platform designed for confidential transactions and communications, specifically tailored for the private technology share market. The platform facilitates connections between buyers and sellers by providing an order book within a company's marketplace. Users can identify potential transaction partners, engage in secure communication, and finalize deals, streamlining the process for brokers, investors, and shareholders. This innovative approach allows participants in private market trades to efficiently manage their transactions while maintaining anonymity and confidentiality.
Genesis Global
Series C in 2022
Genesis Global Technology Limited specializes in developing custom software and solutions tailored for the capital markets. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in New York, the company provides a range of platforms designed to enhance trading and operational efficiency. Its offerings include an automated quoting system for managing requests for quotes, an order execution management system, and a trade allocation manager that facilitates various trading processes. Additionally, Genesis Global offers tools for data management and reconciliation, such as a short/long code manager and a matcher. The company is led by a team of industry veterans with substantial experience in trading technologies across multiple asset classes, aiming to deliver innovative solutions that align with the evolving needs of clients in the financial sector.
MerXu
Series A in 2021
MerXu is an online trading platform that facilitates transactions for small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as larger organizations. It specializes in the trade of industrial products, including chemicals, construction materials, electrical goods, office furniture, lighting, machinery, and tools. By connecting verified buyers and sellers, MerXu enables direct business interactions through quotes and inquiries, fostering a secure and streamlined trading environment. The platform aims to support businesses in their digital transformation efforts by providing a comprehensive tool for B2B online trading, both nationally and internationally.
Qogita
Series A in 2021
Qogita is a leading global wholesale B2B platform that offers a wide variety of products, brands and categories across geographies. We cater to a large range of organizations, from small retailers to large brands. With Qogita, you can generate higher margins and greater turnover whilst reducing labor cost by using our technology infrastructure. We're a technology company that simplifies business-to-business trade.
B2U Storage Solutions
Series B in 2021
B2U Storage Solutions is a developer and provider of battery energy storage systems that supplies stored electricity to power sectors. The company focuses on enhancing the reliability of renewable energy by offering solutions that store energy generated from sources like solar and wind, particularly during times when these resources are insufficient to meet demand. B2U's proprietary autonomous system allows for the use of electric vehicle battery packs in large-scale energy storage without the need for reconfiguration, which helps clients lower their Levelized Cost of Storage compared to traditional new batteries. This innovative approach positions B2U as a key player in the transition to sustainable energy management.
Trade Republic
Series C in 2021
Trade Republic Bank GmbH is a mobile-only broker based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2015. The company offers a commission-free trading platform that allows users to invest in the capital market easily and intuitively through a mobile application. Its services enable traders and investors to engage with various financial instruments, including stocks, derivatives, and options, making it accessible for a new generation of investors seeking a streamlined and efficient trading experience.
Genesis Global
Series B in 2021
Genesis Global Technology Limited specializes in developing custom software and solutions tailored for the capital markets. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in New York, the company provides a range of platforms designed to enhance trading and operational efficiency. Its offerings include an automated quoting system for managing requests for quotes, an order execution management system, and a trade allocation manager that facilitates various trading processes. Additionally, Genesis Global offers tools for data management and reconciliation, such as a short/long code manager and a matcher. The company is led by a team of industry veterans with substantial experience in trading technologies across multiple asset classes, aiming to deliver innovative solutions that align with the evolving needs of clients in the financial sector.
FalconX
Venture Round in 2021
FalconX, Ltd. is a cryptocurrency brokerage and digital asset trading platform founded in 2018 and based in San Mateo, California. The company specializes in blockchain technology and fintech, offering clients access to cryptocurrency markets for trading, credit, and clearing. FalconX utilizes data science and machine learning to ensure reliable execution of mid-to-large size trades, smart routing prices across multiple liquidity sources. This approach helps eliminate slippage and hidden fees, making it an attractive option for hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and other institutional clients seeking efficient and cost-effective trading solutions.
Sorare
Series A in 2021
Sorare is a Paris-based company that operates a global fantasy football game, allowing users to manage soccer teams using official digital collectible cards. Founded in December 2018, Sorare's platform utilizes blockchain technology to facilitate the trading of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), making it possible for fans to collect, buy, and sell virtual player cards. The platform aims to make cryptocurrency engaging and accessible through the lens of fantasy football. In December 2020, Sorare reported sales of $1.8 million in digital cards, highlighting its growing popularity in the realm of sports collectibles and online gaming.
Wallapop
Series G in 2021
Wallapop is a Barcelona-based company, established in 2013, that operates a mobile-first marketplace for buying and selling secondhand goods. With over 15 million users, the platform connects locals via a user-friendly app, facilitating transactions of more than 180 million items. Wallapop's geo-localized technology enables users to find unique, pre-owned products at affordable prices, promoting sustainability by extending the life of functional items. The company, backed by prominent investors, aims to innovate in the online classifieds industry and contribute to a circular economy.
B2U Storage Solutions
Series A in 2021
B2U Storage Solutions is a developer and provider of battery energy storage systems that supplies stored electricity to power sectors. The company focuses on enhancing the reliability of renewable energy by offering solutions that store energy generated from sources like solar and wind, particularly during times when these resources are insufficient to meet demand. B2U's proprietary autonomous system allows for the use of electric vehicle battery packs in large-scale energy storage without the need for reconfiguration, which helps clients lower their Levelized Cost of Storage compared to traditional new batteries. This innovative approach positions B2U as a key player in the transition to sustainable energy management.
MerXu
Seed Round in 2021
MerXu is an online trading platform that facilitates transactions for small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as larger organizations. It specializes in the trade of industrial products, including chemicals, construction materials, electrical goods, office furniture, lighting, machinery, and tools. By connecting verified buyers and sellers, MerXu enables direct business interactions through quotes and inquiries, fostering a secure and streamlined trading environment. The platform aims to support businesses in their digital transformation efforts by providing a comprehensive tool for B2B online trading, both nationally and internationally.
Public
Series C in 2020
Public is the investing platform built for those who take it seriously—with technology that makes building a multi-asset portfolio, fast, frictionless, and secure. Members can invest in stocks, options, bonds, crypto, and contribute to retirement accounts —in the same place. Alongside the robust suite of investing tools, Public offers Alpha, a proprietary AI layer, that provides fundamental data and custom analysis to support informed investment decisions.
FalconX
Venture Round in 2020
FalconX, Ltd. is a cryptocurrency brokerage and digital asset trading platform founded in 2018 and based in San Mateo, California. The company specializes in blockchain technology and fintech, offering clients access to cryptocurrency markets for trading, credit, and clearing. FalconX utilizes data science and machine learning to ensure reliable execution of mid-to-large size trades, smart routing prices across multiple liquidity sources. This approach helps eliminate slippage and hidden fees, making it an attractive option for hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and other institutional clients seeking efficient and cost-effective trading solutions.
Trade Republic
Series B in 2020
Trade Republic Bank GmbH is a mobile-only broker based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2015. The company offers a commission-free trading platform that allows users to invest in the capital market easily and intuitively through a mobile application. Its services enable traders and investors to engage with various financial instruments, including stocks, derivatives, and options, making it accessible for a new generation of investors seeking a streamlined and efficient trading experience.
Public
Series A in 2019
Public is the investing platform built for those who take it seriously—with technology that makes building a multi-asset portfolio, fast, frictionless, and secure. Members can invest in stocks, options, bonds, crypto, and contribute to retirement accounts —in the same place. Alongside the robust suite of investing tools, Public offers Alpha, a proprietary AI layer, that provides fundamental data and custom analysis to support informed investment decisions.
Circle
Series E in 2018
Circle is a financial technology firm established in 2013 by Jeremy Allaire and Sean Neville, headquartered in Boston, with additional offices in New York, San Francisco, Dublin, London, and Hong Kong. The company leverages blockchain technology to facilitate payments and e-commerce through stablecoins and its Circle Pay platform, streamlining the process of sending money. Circle offers a range of services, including Circle Invest, which allows users to buy and sell cryptocurrency assets, and Circle Trade, which provides over-the-counter trading services with access to one of the largest global liquidity pools for digital asset trading, averaging $2 billion in monthly volume. Backed by prominent investors such as Goldman Sachs and Accel Partners, Circle positions itself as a key player in the global internet finance sector, focused on integrating crypto assets into mainstream financial applications.
FalconX
Funding Round in 2018
FalconX, Ltd. is a cryptocurrency brokerage and digital asset trading platform founded in 2018 and based in San Mateo, California. The company specializes in blockchain technology and fintech, offering clients access to cryptocurrency markets for trading, credit, and clearing. FalconX utilizes data science and machine learning to ensure reliable execution of mid-to-large size trades, smart routing prices across multiple liquidity sources. This approach helps eliminate slippage and hidden fees, making it an attractive option for hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and other institutional clients seeking efficient and cost-effective trading solutions.
Circle
Series C in 2015
Circle is a financial technology firm established in 2013 by Jeremy Allaire and Sean Neville, headquartered in Boston, with additional offices in New York, San Francisco, Dublin, London, and Hong Kong. The company leverages blockchain technology to facilitate payments and e-commerce through stablecoins and its Circle Pay platform, streamlining the process of sending money. Circle offers a range of services, including Circle Invest, which allows users to buy and sell cryptocurrency assets, and Circle Trade, which provides over-the-counter trading services with access to one of the largest global liquidity pools for digital asset trading, averaging $2 billion in monthly volume. Backed by prominent investors such as Goldman Sachs and Accel Partners, Circle positions itself as a key player in the global internet finance sector, focused on integrating crypto assets into mainstream financial applications.
Circle
Series A in 2013
Circle is a financial technology firm established in 2013 by Jeremy Allaire and Sean Neville, headquartered in Boston, with additional offices in New York, San Francisco, Dublin, London, and Hong Kong. The company leverages blockchain technology to facilitate payments and e-commerce through stablecoins and its Circle Pay platform, streamlining the process of sending money. Circle offers a range of services, including Circle Invest, which allows users to buy and sell cryptocurrency assets, and Circle Trade, which provides over-the-counter trading services with access to one of the largest global liquidity pools for digital asset trading, averaging $2 billion in monthly volume. Backed by prominent investors such as Goldman Sachs and Accel Partners, Circle positions itself as a key player in the global internet finance sector, focused on integrating crypto assets into mainstream financial applications.
Calastone
Series B in 2013
Calastone Limited operates a global transaction network for the mutual funds industry, providing essential services such as order routing, settlement, reconciliation, and trade notifications. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in London, the company maintains additional offices in Luxembourg, Sydney, Hong Kong, and Taipei. Calastone connects over 3,000 clients across 52 countries, facilitating the processing of approximately £200 billion in investment value each month. By automating and digitalizing the investment funds marketplace, Calastone aims to reduce operational risks and costs, ultimately making investing more accessible and beneficial for investors. Its comprehensive network allows fund managers, distributors, and transfer agents to collaborate seamlessly, enhancing efficiency within the financial sector.
Etsy
Series F in 2012
Etsy, Inc. is an e-commerce platform that specializes in connecting buyers and sellers of handmade, vintage, and craft items. Launched in June 2005 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, Etsy operates marketplaces primarily in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, France, and Germany. The platform features approximately 66 million items across various categories, including clothing, accessories, jewelry, craft supplies, and home goods. Etsy offers a range of services for sellers, such as Etsy Payments for payment processing, Etsy Ads for advertising their products, and Etsy Shipping Labels for discounted shipping options. Additionally, it provides seller tools like the Shop Manager dashboard for order and inventory management, promotional resources, and community support through Etsy Teams. As of the end of 2023, Etsy has facilitated transactions for over 96 million buyers and 9 million sellers, achieving a consolidated gross merchandise volume of $13.2 billion.
Etsy
Series E in 2010
Etsy, Inc. is an e-commerce platform that specializes in connecting buyers and sellers of handmade, vintage, and craft items. Launched in June 2005 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, Etsy operates marketplaces primarily in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, France, and Germany. The platform features approximately 66 million items across various categories, including clothing, accessories, jewelry, craft supplies, and home goods. Etsy offers a range of services for sellers, such as Etsy Payments for payment processing, Etsy Ads for advertising their products, and Etsy Shipping Labels for discounted shipping options. Additionally, it provides seller tools like the Shop Manager dashboard for order and inventory management, promotional resources, and community support through Etsy Teams. As of the end of 2023, Etsy has facilitated transactions for over 96 million buyers and 9 million sellers, achieving a consolidated gross merchandise volume of $13.2 billion.
Etsy
Series D in 2008
Etsy, Inc. is an e-commerce platform that specializes in connecting buyers and sellers of handmade, vintage, and craft items. Launched in June 2005 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, Etsy operates marketplaces primarily in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, France, and Germany. The platform features approximately 66 million items across various categories, including clothing, accessories, jewelry, craft supplies, and home goods. Etsy offers a range of services for sellers, such as Etsy Payments for payment processing, Etsy Ads for advertising their products, and Etsy Shipping Labels for discounted shipping options. Additionally, it provides seller tools like the Shop Manager dashboard for order and inventory management, promotional resources, and community support through Etsy Teams. As of the end of 2023, Etsy has facilitated transactions for over 96 million buyers and 9 million sellers, achieving a consolidated gross merchandise volume of $13.2 billion.
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