Accel

Accel is a venture capital firm founded in 1983 and based in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in San Francisco, London, and Bangalore. The firm specializes in early and growth-stage investments, focusing on technology sectors such as software, big data, cloud technologies, fintech, healthcare, and digital media. Accel is known for backing innovative entrepreneurs and has a history of investing in notable companies including Facebook, Dropbox, and Spotify. With over three decades of experience, Accel employs dedicated teams that utilize market-specific strategies to identify and support the next generation of industry leaders. The firm manages approximately $9.6 billion and carries out investments typically ranging from $5 million to $15 million, aiming to foster the development of world-class, category-defining businesses globally.

Pratik Agarwal

Principal

Sankalpana Agrawal

Investment Team

Radhika Ananth

Vice President

Casey Aylward

Partner

Mahendran Balachandran

Partner

Ayush Banerjee

Investment Team

Yashwini Bansal

Investment Team

Lakshay Bansal

Investment Team

Carlo Biggio

Vice President

Nir Blumberger

Venture Partner

Luca Bocchio

Partner

Philippe Botteri

Partner

Andrew Braccia

Partner

Andrei Brasoveanu

Partner

Abhinav Chaturvedi

Partner

Miles Clements

Partner

Kevin Comolli

Founding Partner

Siddhant Dang

Investor

Anand Daniel

Partner

Kevin Efrusy

Partner

Ben Fletcher

Partner

Sameer Gandhi

Partner

Vandit Gandotra

Investment Team

Rishika Garg

Senior Associate

Bruce Golden

Partner

Harjas Gulati

Investor

Zhicheng Ho

CFO for China office

Graham Hutson

Investor

Sara Ittelson

Partner

Myrel Iturrey

Investor

Henry Jefferies

Investor

Dinesh Katiyar

Partner

Sophiya Khan

Investment Team

Shekhar Kirani Ph.D

Partner

Daniel Levine

Partner

Ping Li

Partner

John Locke

Partner

Steve Loughlin

Partner

Arun Mathew

Partner

Gananath Misra

Investment Team

Subrata Mitra

Partner

Vas Natarajan

Partner

Hendrik W. Nelis

General Partner

Harry Nelis

Partner

Nate Niparko

Partner

Maya S. Noeth

Partner

Rachit Parekh

Investment Team

Arthur C. Patterson

Co-Founder

Seth Pierrepont

Partner

Prashanth Prakash

Partner

Ben Quazzo

Partner

Sonali De Rycker

Partner

Tracy Sedlock

Chief Operating Partner

Karan Shah

Investor

Manasi Shah

Investor

Barath Subramanian

Partner

Diksha Sundarka

Investor

Prayank Swaroop

Partner

Ryan Sweeney

General Partner

Yuvraj Wadhwa

Investor

Cecilia Wang

vice_president

Lucy Wimmer

Head of Marketing

Eric Wolford

Venture Partner & Investor

Rich Wong

General Partner

Pranay Yadav

Investor

Richard Yanowitch

Venture Partner

Past deals in E-commerce

CityMall

Series C in 2022
CityMall is a social e-commerce platform that sells lifestyle and curated products via peer-to-peer referrals on WhatsApp, has raised funding from a clutch of angel investors including Citrus Pay founder Jitendra Gupta and Xiaomi executive Alvin Tse.

Anar

Seed Round in 2021
Anar is an Indian B2B business networking and trading platform designed for small and medium businesses (SMBs). It enables these businesses to connect and interact with one another, facilitating the buying and selling of products. Anar offers a space for users to stay informed about the latest market trends and product developments, all at no cost. The platform aims to strengthen SMB communities by providing them with access to new products and valuable insights, thereby promoting innovation and growth within their respective markets.

commercetools

Series C in 2021
commercetools GmbH, founded in 2006 and based in Munich, Germany, is a software technology company that specializes in Commerce-as-a-Service. The company provides a cloud commerce platform that allows retailers to build unique and engaging digital commerce experiences through an API-driven approach. Their offerings include solutions for cart and order management, marketing, internationalization, integration, and cloud hosting, catering to various industries such as fashion, beauty, sports, and food and beverage. Commercetools aims to enhance profitability by reducing the time and resources needed for businesses to adopt modern commerce technologies. The company serves both B2C and B2B clients globally, including notable brands like Audi and Lego. Commercetools operates additional offices in Berlin, Jena, Amsterdam, London, and Durham, North Carolina, and is backed by investment from Insight Partners and the REWE Group.

CityMall

Series B in 2021
CityMall is a social e-commerce platform that sells lifestyle and curated products via peer-to-peer referrals on WhatsApp, has raised funding from a clutch of angel investors including Citrus Pay founder Jitendra Gupta and Xiaomi executive Alvin Tse.

CityMall

Series A in 2021
CityMall is a social e-commerce platform that sells lifestyle and curated products via peer-to-peer referrals on WhatsApp, has raised funding from a clutch of angel investors including Citrus Pay founder Jitendra Gupta and Xiaomi executive Alvin Tse.

Venwiz

Seed Round in 2021
Venwiz operates an online business-to-business platform designed to connect manufacturers with qualified service vendors, addressing a significant gap in the digitization of service procurement in India’s manufacturing sector. The platform serves as a digital marketplace that streamlines the industrial service procurement process, offering a comprehensive database of vendors, along with assessment tools and digital procurement features. By facilitating efficient vendor selection and communication, Venwiz aims to help manufacturers save both time and money, fostering productive partnerships between manufacturers and skilled service providers.

simsim

Series B in 2020
Simsim is developing a video-based e-commerce platform tailored to the shopping behaviors of Indian consumers, addressing their need for trust and local language solutions. Recognizing the challenges in online sales penetration in India, Simsim aims to fulfill unmet customer needs by integrating content and commerce. The platform utilizes social media influencers to create interactive experiences that promote products, helping customers discover suitable options while enabling sellers to enhance their revenue. This approach seeks to replicate the familiar retail store experience in an online environment, making shopping more engaging and accessible for users.

simsim

Series A in 2019
Simsim is developing a video-based e-commerce platform tailored to the shopping behaviors of Indian consumers, addressing their need for trust and local language solutions. Recognizing the challenges in online sales penetration in India, Simsim aims to fulfill unmet customer needs by integrating content and commerce. The platform utilizes social media influencers to create interactive experiences that promote products, helping customers discover suitable options while enabling sellers to enhance their revenue. This approach seeks to replicate the familiar retail store experience in an online environment, making shopping more engaging and accessible for users.

Mason

Funding Round in 2019
eCommerce storefronts today are distributed - from webstore & app to social. This requires a 24/7 operations to run right shopping experience across all channels. Mason is a nocode, headless content-toolkit that powers commerce content across distributed storefronts.

Flipkart

Series G in 2014
Flipkart India Private Limited operates an e-commerce marketplace that engages in the wholesale trading/distribution of books, mobiles, computers and related accessories, apparel, home and furniture products, sports and books, and others online products. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Bengaluru, India. Flipkart India Private Limited operates as a subsidiary of Flipkart Private Limited.

Zettata

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

Keen Systems

Series A in 2014
Keen is the first cloud-based service that helps them quickly and economically build an ecommerce-driven web presence and streamline their complete workflow from estimates to orders to shipping. The print industry produces $640B annually and is almost entirely made up of companies with 250 employees or fewer. They are quickly looking to transition from phone calls and emails to an online workflow. Today 20% of print transactions originate online, by 2017 that number will be over 50%. Until now, this has been a very expensive, difficult, and most times ineffective transition for print service providers. Keen was founded by a team with deep roots in both print and Internet technology. The service was first announced (in alpha) at DEMO Fall 2009. Keen went live at Graph Expo 2011 – the largest annual print industry conference in North America – where it won a “Must See ‘Em” award. Keen is the official ecommerce workflow partner of Roland DGA (announced in March 2012).

Nomi

Series A in 2013
Nomi's Marketing Platform helps businesses optimize their brick and mortar stores just like their website.

Flipkart

Series E in 2013
Flipkart India Private Limited operates an e-commerce marketplace that engages in the wholesale trading/distribution of books, mobiles, computers and related accessories, apparel, home and furniture products, sports and books, and others online products. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Bengaluru, India. Flipkart India Private Limited operates as a subsidiary of Flipkart Private Limited.

Flipkart

Series D in 2012
Flipkart India Private Limited operates an e-commerce marketplace that engages in the wholesale trading/distribution of books, mobiles, computers and related accessories, apparel, home and furniture products, sports and books, and others online products. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Bengaluru, India. Flipkart India Private Limited operates as a subsidiary of Flipkart Private Limited.

Etsy

Series F in 2012
Etsy is an e-commerce platform and mobile application specializing in the buying and selling of handmade and vintage items. Launched in June 2005 by Robert Kalin, Haim Schoppik, Jared Tarbell, and Chris Maguire, it is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. The platform features a diverse range of product categories, including clothing and accessories, jewelry, craft supplies, wedding items, home decor, and vintage goods. As a notable player in the online marketplace, Etsy operates in several countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Australia, and Canada. With a consolidated gross merchandise volume of $13.2 billion in 2023, Etsy has established itself as a significant entity in the e-commerce sector, facilitating connections between over 96 million buyers and 9 million sellers. The company generates revenue through listing fees, commissions on sales, advertising services, payment processing, and shipping label sales.

Fantasy Shopper

Series A in 2012
Fantasy Shopper is a social shopping platform which integrates online and offline fashion retail in a unique and entertaining environment.

BeachMint

Venture Round in 2012
BeachMint is a social commerce company that specializes in designer-curated direct-to-consumer sites. Founded by entrepreneurs Josh Berman and Diego Berdakin, BeachMint launched its first brand, JewelMint, in October 2010, followed by several others, including StyleMint, BeautyMint, ShoeMint, HomeMint, and intiMINT, each collaborating with celebrities and experts. These brands operate on a subscription shopping model, providing personalized product recommendations and exclusive items based on the insights of their celebrity partners. The company has secured over $80 million in funding, with notable investors including Accel Partners, Goldman Sachs, and NEA. BeachMint's offerings aim to deliver significant value through a curated selection of products and original content, changing monthly to maintain member engagement.

Exclusively

Series B in 2011
Exclusively.com a members-only shopping site for fashion, jewelry and home decor from Indian artisans. The site features high-end traditional Indian apparel as well as more modern, Indian-inspired clothing. And the startup includes scarves, jewelry, handbags, crafts, paintings, photography and other home goods made by Indian designers.

LetsBuy.com

Series A in 2011
Letsbuy.com aims to be one of the largest Internet retailers of branded computer technology and digital lifestyle products with more than 5000 products from top international and domestic brands. Our business philosophy is simple: offer consumers and businesses what they want, when they want it. Our direct association with all the major brands means our customers will always find special deals on great products from the biggest names in the industry. And to help our customers choose the right products, we make it easy to find availability, pricing, reviews and ratings. At Letsbuy.com, our focus has always been on helping customers save time and money. This is why we’ve invested in building a website that allows them to securely manage their accounts without intervention. It’s the empowering, 24/7 self service approach that ensures we keep our customers satisfied, and our prices competitive.

Exclusively

Series A in 2010
Exclusively.com a members-only shopping site for fashion, jewelry and home decor from Indian artisans. The site features high-end traditional Indian apparel as well as more modern, Indian-inspired clothing. And the startup includes scarves, jewelry, handbags, crafts, paintings, photography and other home goods made by Indian designers.

Etsy

Series E in 2010
Etsy is an e-commerce platform and mobile application specializing in the buying and selling of handmade and vintage items. Launched in June 2005 by Robert Kalin, Haim Schoppik, Jared Tarbell, and Chris Maguire, it is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. The platform features a diverse range of product categories, including clothing and accessories, jewelry, craft supplies, wedding items, home decor, and vintage goods. As a notable player in the online marketplace, Etsy operates in several countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Australia, and Canada. With a consolidated gross merchandise volume of $13.2 billion in 2023, Etsy has established itself as a significant entity in the e-commerce sector, facilitating connections between over 96 million buyers and 9 million sellers. The company generates revenue through listing fees, commissions on sales, advertising services, payment processing, and shipping label sales.

Flipkart

Series A in 2009
Flipkart India Private Limited operates an e-commerce marketplace that engages in the wholesale trading/distribution of books, mobiles, computers and related accessories, apparel, home and furniture products, sports and books, and others online products. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Bengaluru, India. Flipkart India Private Limited operates as a subsidiary of Flipkart Private Limited.

Trulia

Series D in 2008
Trulia is an online platform dedicated to assisting buyers and renters in finding homes and neighborhoods across the United States. Founded in 2005 and based in San Francisco, Trulia provides users with valuable resources such as local insights, recommendations, and detailed map overlays that highlight key information, including commute times, crime rates, school quality, and nearby businesses. The platform offers various products and services aimed at both consumers and real estate professionals. Notable features include Trulia Neighborhoods, which provides original photography and local reviews, and What Locals Say, allowing users to access resident opinions through polls and reviews. Additionally, Trulia offers information on local nondiscrimination laws through its Local Legal Protections service, enhancing the home-search experience for users. Trulia is owned by Zillow Group and continues to play a significant role in the online real estate market.

Etsy

Series D in 2008
Etsy is an e-commerce platform and mobile application specializing in the buying and selling of handmade and vintage items. Launched in June 2005 by Robert Kalin, Haim Schoppik, Jared Tarbell, and Chris Maguire, it is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. The platform features a diverse range of product categories, including clothing and accessories, jewelry, craft supplies, wedding items, home decor, and vintage goods. As a notable player in the online marketplace, Etsy operates in several countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Australia, and Canada. With a consolidated gross merchandise volume of $13.2 billion in 2023, Etsy has established itself as a significant entity in the e-commerce sector, facilitating connections between over 96 million buyers and 9 million sellers. The company generates revenue through listing fees, commissions on sales, advertising services, payment processing, and shipping label sales.

Trulia

Series C in 2007
Trulia is an online platform dedicated to assisting buyers and renters in finding homes and neighborhoods across the United States. Founded in 2005 and based in San Francisco, Trulia provides users with valuable resources such as local insights, recommendations, and detailed map overlays that highlight key information, including commute times, crime rates, school quality, and nearby businesses. The platform offers various products and services aimed at both consumers and real estate professionals. Notable features include Trulia Neighborhoods, which provides original photography and local reviews, and What Locals Say, allowing users to access resident opinions through polls and reviews. Additionally, Trulia offers information on local nondiscrimination laws through its Local Legal Protections service, enhancing the home-search experience for users. Trulia is owned by Zillow Group and continues to play a significant role in the online real estate market.

Trulia

Series B in 2005
Trulia is an online platform dedicated to assisting buyers and renters in finding homes and neighborhoods across the United States. Founded in 2005 and based in San Francisco, Trulia provides users with valuable resources such as local insights, recommendations, and detailed map overlays that highlight key information, including commute times, crime rates, school quality, and nearby businesses. The platform offers various products and services aimed at both consumers and real estate professionals. Notable features include Trulia Neighborhoods, which provides original photography and local reviews, and What Locals Say, allowing users to access resident opinions through polls and reviews. Additionally, Trulia offers information on local nondiscrimination laws through its Local Legal Protections service, enhancing the home-search experience for users. Trulia is owned by Zillow Group and continues to play a significant role in the online real estate market.

ECi Software Solutions

Series C in 2002
The ECi Software Solutions family of companies provides business and e-commerce solutions, offering on-premise and cloud-based technologies. For 30+ years, ECi companies have served the manufacturing, office equipment, office supplies, contract office furniture, lumber and building materials, hardware and jan/san sectors. We are industry experts supporting the entrepreneurial spirit and profitable growth of small and medium size enterprises.

Sameday

Series B in 2001
Sameday.com is an e-commerce distribution system that provides the convenience and service of traditional retail stores.

ECi Software Solutions

Series B in 2000
The ECi Software Solutions family of companies provides business and e-commerce solutions, offering on-premise and cloud-based technologies. For 30+ years, ECi companies have served the manufacturing, office equipment, office supplies, contract office furniture, lumber and building materials, hardware and jan/san sectors. We are industry experts supporting the entrepreneurial spirit and profitable growth of small and medium size enterprises.