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 Marketing and advertising

UberMedia

Series B in 2011
UberMedia is a technology company headquartered in Pasadena, California, that specializes in targeted mobile advertising. It processes billions of social, demographic, and location signals daily to provide businesses with insights that enhance decision-making and consumer engagement. By delivering dynamic advertising solutions, UberMedia helps Fortune 500 companies across various sectors, including retail, automotive, entertainment, and consumer markets, achieve specific business goals such as increasing customer visits and boosting sales. The company is recognized as a pioneer in its field and has received accolades for its innovative approach.

Amobee

Series C in 2008
Amobee, Inc. is a marketing technology company that delivers platform-based advertising solutions across video, mobile, display, and television for agencies and brands globally. The company offers several key products, including Amobee INK, a cloud-based audience targeting technology that overcomes limitations of traditional cookie-based methods, and Amobee Impact, which provides various mobile and cross-device advertising formats to enhance consumer engagement. Additionally, Amobee Brand Intelligence allows for real-time monitoring of brand performance, trends, and consumer sentiments, while Sales Accelerator helps marketers in the consumer packaged goods sector evaluate the offline sales impact of their campaigns. Amobee's unified platform supports seamless planning and execution of cross-channel, programmatic media campaigns, integrating with major social media platforms. Established in 2005 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Amobee operates globally with a workforce of over 550 employees across multiple regions and is a subsidiary of Singapore Telecommunications Limited.

Amobee

Series B in 2007
Amobee, Inc. is a marketing technology company that delivers platform-based advertising solutions across video, mobile, display, and television for agencies and brands globally. The company offers several key products, including Amobee INK, a cloud-based audience targeting technology that overcomes limitations of traditional cookie-based methods, and Amobee Impact, which provides various mobile and cross-device advertising formats to enhance consumer engagement. Additionally, Amobee Brand Intelligence allows for real-time monitoring of brand performance, trends, and consumer sentiments, while Sales Accelerator helps marketers in the consumer packaged goods sector evaluate the offline sales impact of their campaigns. Amobee's unified platform supports seamless planning and execution of cross-channel, programmatic media campaigns, integrating with major social media platforms. Established in 2005 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Amobee operates globally with a workforce of over 550 employees across multiple regions and is a subsidiary of Singapore Telecommunications Limited.

Amobee

Series A in 2006
Amobee, Inc. is a marketing technology company that delivers platform-based advertising solutions across video, mobile, display, and television for agencies and brands globally. The company offers several key products, including Amobee INK, a cloud-based audience targeting technology that overcomes limitations of traditional cookie-based methods, and Amobee Impact, which provides various mobile and cross-device advertising formats to enhance consumer engagement. Additionally, Amobee Brand Intelligence allows for real-time monitoring of brand performance, trends, and consumer sentiments, while Sales Accelerator helps marketers in the consumer packaged goods sector evaluate the offline sales impact of their campaigns. Amobee's unified platform supports seamless planning and execution of cross-channel, programmatic media campaigns, integrating with major social media platforms. Established in 2005 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Amobee operates globally with a workforce of over 550 employees across multiple regions and is a subsidiary of Singapore Telecommunications Limited.

Meta

Series B in 2006
Meta is a leading online social networking service that connects users with friends, family, and new acquaintances. Founded by Mark Zuckerberg in 2004, it allows individuals to create profiles, share updates, and engage with a variety of multimedia content. Users can join or create groups and pages centered around numerous interests, including entertainment, sports, and business. With over 1.32 billion monthly active users, Meta has established itself as the world's largest social network, facilitating significant daily interactions and content sharing. The platform's mobile user base constitutes a substantial portion of its audience, reflecting the growing trend of mobile engagement. Meta also operates various applications and services, enhancing user experiences and driving advertiser value through its Facebook Audience Network, which supports publishers and developers in maximizing their reach. Through strategic partnerships and continuous innovation, Meta aims to maintain its position at the forefront of social connectivity and digital marketing.

Meta

Series A in 2005
Meta is a leading online social networking service that connects users with friends, family, and new acquaintances. Founded by Mark Zuckerberg in 2004, it allows individuals to create profiles, share updates, and engage with a variety of multimedia content. Users can join or create groups and pages centered around numerous interests, including entertainment, sports, and business. With over 1.32 billion monthly active users, Meta has established itself as the world's largest social network, facilitating significant daily interactions and content sharing. The platform's mobile user base constitutes a substantial portion of its audience, reflecting the growing trend of mobile engagement. Meta also operates various applications and services, enhancing user experiences and driving advertiser value through its Facebook Audience Network, which supports publishers and developers in maximizing their reach. Through strategic partnerships and continuous innovation, Meta aims to maintain its position at the forefront of social connectivity and digital marketing.