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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.

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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 HR and recruiting

Personio

Series E in 2022
Personio is a Munich-based company that provides cloud-based HR management and recruiting software tailored for startups, small, and medium-sized enterprises. Since its founding in 2015, Personio has focused on streamlining HR processes by allowing customers to store and manage all employee data in a centralized platform. Its offerings encompass various aspects of human resources, including tracking vacation and sick days, handling approvals, managing salaries, monitoring attendance, and overseeing employee documents and performance. Additionally, Personio supports recruitment activities through features such as applicant tracking, interview scheduling, and candidate reviews, making it a comprehensive solution for HR needs.

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.

Personio

Series E in 2021
Personio is a Munich-based company that provides cloud-based HR management and recruiting software tailored for startups, small, and medium-sized enterprises. Since its founding in 2015, Personio has focused on streamlining HR processes by allowing customers to store and manage all employee data in a centralized platform. Its offerings encompass various aspects of human resources, including tracking vacation and sick days, handling approvals, managing salaries, monitoring attendance, and overseeing employee documents and performance. Additionally, Personio supports recruitment activities through features such as applicant tracking, interview scheduling, and candidate reviews, making it a comprehensive solution for HR needs.

Gem

Series C in 2021
Gem is an all-in-one recruiting platform that integrates with LinkedIn, Gmail & Outlook, and your ATS. It enables world-class recruiting teams to find, engage, and nurture top talent. Recruiters use Gem to build lists of people to reach out to, find an email, and automate follow-ups. Gem saves time, doubles response rate, and gives visibility into what’s working. Teams use Gem to collaborate on candidates, discover best practices, and never reach out to the same person twice. Managers unlock visibility into their team’s pipeline because every touchpoint is automatically tracked. And everything syncs to your applicant tracking system with best-in-class data integrity.

Gem

Series C in 2021
Gem is an all-in-one recruiting platform that integrates with LinkedIn, Gmail & Outlook, and your ATS. It enables world-class recruiting teams to find, engage, and nurture top talent. Recruiters use Gem to build lists of people to reach out to, find an email, and automate follow-ups. Gem saves time, doubles response rate, and gives visibility into what’s working. Teams use Gem to collaborate on candidates, discover best practices, and never reach out to the same person twice. Managers unlock visibility into their team’s pipeline because every touchpoint is automatically tracked. And everything syncs to your applicant tracking system with best-in-class data integrity.

Sense

Series C in 2021
Sense is an automated communication and engagement platform specifically designed for enterprise recruiting teams and the staffing industry. The platform aims to enhance talent engagement by providing tools that help reduce turnover and increase re-deployment rates. It offers a real-time, comprehensive view of consultants, enabling organizations to better understand their workforce dynamics. Based in San Francisco, Sense has attracted investment from notable venture capital firms, including Accel, GV, Khosla Ventures, Signia Ventures, and IDG SF.

Pyn

Seed Round in 2021
Pyn, developed by Pon HQ Pty Ltd, is a human resources company based in Newtown, Australia, that focuses on enhancing employee communications through personalized and automated messaging. Founded in 2019, Pyn utilizes marketing techniques to streamline employee engagement, ensuring that communications are relevant and timely. The platform is designed to cut through the noise of excessive messaging, delivering crucial information at key moments to improve overall employee experience and engagement. By automating the distribution of important updates, Pyn aims to foster a more connected workplace environment.

Personio

Series D in 2021
Personio is a Munich-based company that provides cloud-based HR management and recruiting software tailored for startups, small, and medium-sized enterprises. Since its founding in 2015, Personio has focused on streamlining HR processes by allowing customers to store and manage all employee data in a centralized platform. Its offerings encompass various aspects of human resources, including tracking vacation and sick days, handling approvals, managing salaries, monitoring attendance, and overseeing employee documents and performance. Additionally, Personio supports recruitment activities through features such as applicant tracking, interview scheduling, and candidate reviews, making it a comprehensive solution for HR needs.

Pyn

Seed Round in 2020
Pyn, developed by Pon HQ Pty Ltd, is a human resources company based in Newtown, Australia, that focuses on enhancing employee communications through personalized and automated messaging. Founded in 2019, Pyn utilizes marketing techniques to streamline employee engagement, ensuring that communications are relevant and timely. The platform is designed to cut through the noise of excessive messaging, delivering crucial information at key moments to improve overall employee experience and engagement. By automating the distribution of important updates, Pyn aims to foster a more connected workplace environment.

Gem

Series B in 2020
Gem is an all-in-one recruiting platform that integrates with LinkedIn, Gmail & Outlook, and your ATS. It enables world-class recruiting teams to find, engage, and nurture top talent. Recruiters use Gem to build lists of people to reach out to, find an email, and automate follow-ups. Gem saves time, doubles response rate, and gives visibility into what’s working. Teams use Gem to collaborate on candidates, discover best practices, and never reach out to the same person twice. Managers unlock visibility into their team’s pipeline because every touchpoint is automatically tracked. And everything syncs to your applicant tracking system with best-in-class data integrity.

Personio

Series C in 2020
Personio is a Munich-based company that provides cloud-based HR management and recruiting software tailored for startups, small, and medium-sized enterprises. Since its founding in 2015, Personio has focused on streamlining HR processes by allowing customers to store and manage all employee data in a centralized platform. Its offerings encompass various aspects of human resources, including tracking vacation and sick days, handling approvals, managing salaries, monitoring attendance, and overseeing employee documents and performance. Additionally, Personio supports recruitment activities through features such as applicant tracking, interview scheduling, and candidate reviews, making it a comprehensive solution for HR needs.

Sense

Series B in 2019
Sense is an automated communication and engagement platform specifically designed for enterprise recruiting teams and the staffing industry. The platform aims to enhance talent engagement by providing tools that help reduce turnover and increase re-deployment rates. It offers a real-time, comprehensive view of consultants, enabling organizations to better understand their workforce dynamics. Based in San Francisco, Sense has attracted investment from notable venture capital firms, including Accel, GV, Khosla Ventures, Signia Ventures, and IDG SF.

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.

Gem

Series A in 2019
Gem is an all-in-one recruiting platform that integrates with LinkedIn, Gmail & Outlook, and your ATS. It enables world-class recruiting teams to find, engage, and nurture top talent. Recruiters use Gem to build lists of people to reach out to, find an email, and automate follow-ups. Gem saves time, doubles response rate, and gives visibility into what’s working. Teams use Gem to collaborate on candidates, discover best practices, and never reach out to the same person twice. Managers unlock visibility into their team’s pipeline because every touchpoint is automatically tracked. And everything syncs to your applicant tracking system with best-in-class data integrity.

Job Today

Series B in 2018
Job Today S.A., established in 2014 and based in Luxembourg City, specializes in mobile applications designed to facilitate job searches. Targeting primarily the hospitality and retail sectors, the company operates in the UK and Spain and is expanding to additional countries. Job Today offers a user-friendly platform that enables service and blue-collar workers to secure employment quickly, often on the same day they apply. Users can submit applications with a single tap and receive responses within 24 hours, while also having the ability to communicate directly with potential employers through chat. The app provides access to various job types, including hourly, part-time, and full-time positions, making the job search process efficient and accessible around the clock.

Hudl

Series D in 2017
Hudl is a software platform that specializes in video analysis and coaching tools for sports teams, assisting coaches in enhancing athlete performance through detailed insights. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, Hudl allows coaches to upload and analyze game footage, integrating features such as telestrations, voice notes, and text feedback to communicate effectively with athletes. The platform also enables athletes to create highlight reels to showcase their skills to recruiters. Hudl provides a comprehensive suite of products, including online tools, mobile applications, smart cameras, and professional consultation services, catering to sports teams at all levels, from grassroots to professional organizations. This array of resources helps coaches and athletes prepare better and maintain a competitive edge.

Sense

Series A in 2017
Sense is an automated communication and engagement platform specifically designed for enterprise recruiting teams and the staffing industry. The platform aims to enhance talent engagement by providing tools that help reduce turnover and increase re-deployment rates. It offers a real-time, comprehensive view of consultants, enabling organizations to better understand their workforce dynamics. Based in San Francisco, Sense has attracted investment from notable venture capital firms, including Accel, GV, Khosla Ventures, Signia Ventures, and IDG SF.

Job Today

Series B in 2016
Job Today S.A., established in 2014 and based in Luxembourg City, specializes in mobile applications designed to facilitate job searches. Targeting primarily the hospitality and retail sectors, the company operates in the UK and Spain and is expanding to additional countries. Job Today offers a user-friendly platform that enables service and blue-collar workers to secure employment quickly, often on the same day they apply. Users can submit applications with a single tap and receive responses within 24 hours, while also having the ability to communicate directly with potential employers through chat. The app provides access to various job types, including hourly, part-time, and full-time positions, making the job search process efficient and accessible around the clock.

Job Today

Series A in 2016
Job Today S.A., established in 2014 and based in Luxembourg City, specializes in mobile applications designed to facilitate job searches. Targeting primarily the hospitality and retail sectors, the company operates in the UK and Spain and is expanding to additional countries. Job Today offers a user-friendly platform that enables service and blue-collar workers to secure employment quickly, often on the same day they apply. Users can submit applications with a single tap and receive responses within 24 hours, while also having the ability to communicate directly with potential employers through chat. The app provides access to various job types, including hourly, part-time, and full-time positions, making the job search process efficient and accessible around the clock.

PeopleDoc

Series C in 2015
PeopleDoc, Inc. owns and operates HR Service Delivery platform, a cloud-based suite that manages human resources operations and communications for employees and managers. The company's solutions include case management and knowledge portal, human resource process automation, employee file management, advanced analytics, human resource shared services, and employee onboarding. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in New York, New York. PeopleDoc, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of The Ultimate Software Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS:ULTI).

Lytmus

Series A in 2015
Lytmus is the most advanced Skills Analytics platform, with applications in Hiring, Training, and Certification. Recruiters use Lytmus to identify and assess technical talent (eg, Software Engineers, Data Scientists, QA Engineers) by having candidates use virtual workspaces in the cloud to complete real-world tasks, such as analyzing a dataset, or configuring a server. Lytmus collects a vast amount of workflow data produced by each candidate -- including project files and work patterns -- to infer about the candidate’s technical skills. Lytmus is a startup based in San Francisco, backed by Accel and NEA. Lytmus is trusted by Cisco, Pinterest, Anthem, among other companies.

Drafted

Seed Round in 2015
Drafted is a company that helps laid-off people connect to hiring companies. Its mission is to connect people through their networks which is an asset to a company or to an individual. Its network recruiting platform is used by companies that are hiring to aggregate their employee networks for referrals and sourcing. By creating a graph database of the entire company network, the platform goes beyond just 1st-degree employee connections to increase quality referrals and help companies make better hires. Drafted was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Hudl

Series C in 2015
Hudl is a software platform that specializes in video analysis and coaching tools for sports teams, assisting coaches in enhancing athlete performance through detailed insights. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, Hudl allows coaches to upload and analyze game footage, integrating features such as telestrations, voice notes, and text feedback to communicate effectively with athletes. The platform also enables athletes to create highlight reels to showcase their skills to recruiters. Hudl provides a comprehensive suite of products, including online tools, mobile applications, smart cameras, and professional consultation services, catering to sports teams at all levels, from grassroots to professional organizations. This array of resources helps coaches and athletes prepare better and maintain a competitive edge.

PeopleDoc

Series B in 2014
PeopleDoc, Inc. owns and operates HR Service Delivery platform, a cloud-based suite that manages human resources operations and communications for employees and managers. The company's solutions include case management and knowledge portal, human resource process automation, employee file management, advanced analytics, human resource shared services, and employee onboarding. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in New York, New York. PeopleDoc, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of The Ultimate Software Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS:ULTI).

BountyJobs

Venture Round in 2011
BountyJobs is a technology for collaboration between employers and recruitment agencies. Their web-based platform consolidates 3rd-party search activities into one convenient location, giving talent acquisition leaders the tools to track, manage, and evaluate their search spend. The company's solutions help HR teams find and engage direct-hire agencies, manage the recruitment process with clarity and control, and optimize the entire agency channel. BountyJobs is based in Austin, TX.

HelloBrain

Series B in 2000
Outsourcing your projects can be an effective means of growing your product offerings or expanding your business. With HelloBrain’s proprietary bidding and matching systems, you get the convenience of prescreened providers which are carefully selected for your project, while still saving over dedicated employees. Our independent providers have received world-class educations at the finest universities and many have been key contributors for Fortune 500 projects and startups. HelloBrain also provides tutoring services through an independent network of providers across the U.S. From elementary school to college and adult learners, we have tutors that can help you get ahead.