Accel is a venture capital firm founded in 1983 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in San Francisco, London, and Bangalore. The firm specializes in early and growth-stage investments, focusing on sectors such as cloud computing, software as a service (SaaS), consumer products, enterprise solutions, information technology, healthcare, fintech, security, media, and business services. Accel is dedicated to supporting a global community of entrepreneurs, identifying and backing those with the potential to drive the growth of next-generation industries. The firm's portfolio includes notable companies like Atlassian, Dropbox, and Facebook, showcasing its commitment to fostering innovation and growth in the technology landscape.
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Pratik Agarwal
Principal
Radhika Ananth
Vice President and Investor
Casey Aylward
Partner
Mahendran Balachandran
Partner, India
Julien Bek
Principal
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
Anand Daniel
Partner
Ben Dooley
CFO
Peter Doyle
Investor
Sameer Gandhi
Partner
Martin Gibson
Technology Investor
Graham Hutson
Investor
Sara Ittelson
Partner
Dinesh Katiyar
Partner
Shekhar Kirani
Partner, India
Richard Kotite
Vice President
Gagan Kumar
General Partner
Daniel Levine
Partner
Ping Li
Partner
John Locke
Partner
Zhenya Loginov
Partner
Arun Mathew
Partner
Jonathan Mendelson
Investor
Subrata Mitra
Founder
Gonzalo Mocorrea
Investor
Vasant Natarajan
Partner
Vas Natarajan
Partner
Harry Nelis
Partner
Nate Niparko
Partner
Rachit Parekh
Investor
Vijaysai Patnaik
Associate
Prashanth Prakash
Co-Founder and Partner, India
Varun Purandare
Principal and Investor
Ben Quazzo
Investor, Venture and Growth
Rafael Quintanilla Loeillet
Early-Stage Investor
Tim Rawlinson
Investor - Growth
Tracy Sedlock
Chief Operating Partner
Manasi Shah
Vice President and Investment Team Member
Sarthak Singh
Investor
Ryan Sweeney
General Partner
Charles Tananbaum
Investor
Humza Tariq
Investor
Jonathan Turner
Partner
Cecilia Wang
Vice President and Investor
Matt Weigand
Partner
Eric Wolford
Venture Partner
Ivan Zhou
Partner
Richard Wong
Partner
Bruce Golden
Partner
Steve Loughlin
Partner
Barath Shankar Subramanian
Senior Analyst
David Waltcher
Investor
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Personio
Series E in 2022
Personio GmbH is a provider of HR management and recruiting software tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises with 10 to 2,000 employees. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, Personio aims to enhance the efficiency of HR processes, allowing organizations to concentrate on their workforce. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of features, including digital employee files, applicant tracking, attendance and absence management, payroll, and performance management. By streamlining these essential HR functions, Personio enables clients to simplify and digitalize their human resource operations effectively.
Taxdoo
Series B in 2021
Taxdoo GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Hamburg, Germany, offers an automated platform designed to facilitate international value added tax (VAT) compliance for online retailers. The platform integrates data from various sources, including marketplaces, online shops, and enterprise resource planning systems, ensuring adherence to international VAT regulations. It supports tax document submissions, expert advice, delivery threshold monitoring, and retroactive transaction processing. By automating transaction-level data ingestion, tax calculations, and filings, Taxdoo enables clients to streamline financial accounting and collaborate effectively with their tax advisors, thereby alleviating the complexities associated with VAT compliance and other regulatory requirements.
Personio
Series E in 2021
Personio GmbH is a provider of HR management and recruiting software tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises with 10 to 2,000 employees. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, Personio aims to enhance the efficiency of HR processes, allowing organizations to concentrate on their workforce. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of features, including digital employee files, applicant tracking, attendance and absence management, payroll, and performance management. By streamlining these essential HR functions, Personio enables clients to simplify and digitalize their human resource operations effectively.
Checkly
Series A in 2021
Checkly Inc. is a monitoring and testing platform designed for DevOps teams, focusing on the performance and status of API endpoints and essential website transactions. Founded in 2018 and based in Berlin, Germany, with an additional office in Boston, Massachusetts, Checkly offers a code-first solution that integrates seamlessly into development workflows. The platform features tools for monitoring critical transactions, such as logins and shopping carts, and includes capabilities for setting expiry alerts and taking screenshots for immediate insights. Checkly's emphasis on JavaScript-based open-source technology makes it accessible for modern, cross-functional teams looking to enhance their reliability and testing processes from a single dashboard.
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.
BRYTER
Series B in 2021
BRYTER GmbH is a Berlin-based company that operates an AI-powered no-code software platform designed to automate decision-making and knowledge delivery. Founded in 2013, the platform enables users, including consulting firms, banks, corporates, and public administrations, to digitize and scale their services effectively. By allowing professionals to build and manage interactive applications without requiring programming skills, BRYTER facilitates the automation of recurring and standardized decision-making processes. The company has established a presence in Berlin, Frankfurt, and London, and its platform is utilized by notable clients such as Baker McKenzie, Hogan Lovells, Taylor Wessing, Simmons & Simmons, ING, and Telefónica, among others.
Personio
Series D in 2021
Personio GmbH is a provider of HR management and recruiting software tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises with 10 to 2,000 employees. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, Personio aims to enhance the efficiency of HR processes, allowing organizations to concentrate on their workforce. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of features, including digital employee files, applicant tracking, attendance and absence management, payroll, and performance management. By streamlining these essential HR functions, Personio enables clients to simplify and digitalize their human resource operations effectively.
Taxdoo
Series A in 2020
Taxdoo GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Hamburg, Germany, offers an automated platform designed to facilitate international value added tax (VAT) compliance for online retailers. The platform integrates data from various sources, including marketplaces, online shops, and enterprise resource planning systems, ensuring adherence to international VAT regulations. It supports tax document submissions, expert advice, delivery threshold monitoring, and retroactive transaction processing. By automating transaction-level data ingestion, tax calculations, and filings, Taxdoo enables clients to streamline financial accounting and collaborate effectively with their tax advisors, thereby alleviating the complexities associated with VAT compliance and other regulatory requirements.
BRYTER
Series A in 2020
BRYTER GmbH is a Berlin-based company that operates an AI-powered no-code software platform designed to automate decision-making and knowledge delivery. Founded in 2013, the platform enables users, including consulting firms, banks, corporates, and public administrations, to digitize and scale their services effectively. By allowing professionals to build and manage interactive applications without requiring programming skills, BRYTER facilitates the automation of recurring and standardized decision-making processes. The company has established a presence in Berlin, Frankfurt, and London, and its platform is utilized by notable clients such as Baker McKenzie, Hogan Lovells, Taylor Wessing, Simmons & Simmons, ING, and Telefónica, among others.
Checkly
Seed Round in 2020
Checkly Inc. is a monitoring and testing platform designed for DevOps teams, focusing on the performance and status of API endpoints and essential website transactions. Founded in 2018 and based in Berlin, Germany, with an additional office in Boston, Massachusetts, Checkly offers a code-first solution that integrates seamlessly into development workflows. The platform features tools for monitoring critical transactions, such as logins and shopping carts, and includes capabilities for setting expiry alerts and taking screenshots for immediate insights. Checkly's emphasis on JavaScript-based open-source technology makes it accessible for modern, cross-functional teams looking to enhance their reliability and testing processes from a single dashboard.
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.
Deepnote
Seed Round in 2020
Deepnote is a company that specializes in developing a collaborative data science notebook aimed at teams of data scientists. Founded in 2019 and based in Prague, Czech Republic, Deepnote provides a browser-based platform that enables users to connect, explore, and analyze data in real time. The notebook includes essential features such as version control, code review, and the reusability of algorithms, facilitating seamless collaboration among team members. Users can share project links with collaborators or end-users to present polished outputs, while also benefiting from tools like code intelligence, dashboards, and APIs. Deepnote is designed to enhance the productivity of data scientists by enabling efficient sharing and discussion within a unified environment.
Personio
Series C in 2020
Personio GmbH is a provider of HR management and recruiting software tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises with 10 to 2,000 employees. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, Personio aims to enhance the efficiency of HR processes, allowing organizations to concentrate on their workforce. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of features, including digital employee files, applicant tracking, attendance and absence management, payroll, and performance management. By streamlining these essential HR functions, Personio enables clients to simplify and digitalize their human resource operations effectively.
BRYTER
Seed Round in 2019
BRYTER GmbH is a Berlin-based company that operates an AI-powered no-code software platform designed to automate decision-making and knowledge delivery. Founded in 2013, the platform enables users, including consulting firms, banks, corporates, and public administrations, to digitize and scale their services effectively. By allowing professionals to build and manage interactive applications without requiring programming skills, BRYTER facilitates the automation of recurring and standardized decision-making processes. The company has established a presence in Berlin, Frankfurt, and London, and its platform is utilized by notable clients such as Baker McKenzie, Hogan Lovells, Taylor Wessing, Simmons & Simmons, ING, and Telefónica, among others.
CoreOS
Series B in 2016
CoreOS, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in open source projects for Linux containers and Internet security software solutions. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York City and a development hub in Berlin, CoreOS is recognized for its contributions to the Kubernetes community. The company offers Tectonic, an enterprise-ready platform that enhances Kubernetes with features for secure container orchestration, and Quay, a private image registry for building, storing, and distributing containers. CoreOS also provides CoreUpdate, a tool for managing application updates, and maintains various open source projects, including CoreOS Linux, etcd, and rkt. These solutions address key challenges related to downtime, security, and resilience, enabling organizations to run their applications reliably in diverse environments. In 2018, CoreOS became a subsidiary of Red Hat, further bolstering its position in the cloud infrastructure landscape.
99designs
Series B in 2015
99designs is a global creative platform that facilitates collaboration between designers and clients to produce custom designs. Since its inception in 2008, the company has evolved from a small online forum into a thriving community of talented designers, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, with additional offices in Oakland, California, and Berlin, Germany. The platform allows users to engage in design contests or collaborate directly with freelance designers to create various marketing materials, including logos, business cards, web pages, and packaging. By empowering entrepreneurs and small business owners with expert design services, 99designs aims to enhance creativity and provide opportunities for individuals and brands worldwide.
CoreOS
Series A in 2015
CoreOS, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in open source projects for Linux containers and Internet security software solutions. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York City and a development hub in Berlin, CoreOS is recognized for its contributions to the Kubernetes community. The company offers Tectonic, an enterprise-ready platform that enhances Kubernetes with features for secure container orchestration, and Quay, a private image registry for building, storing, and distributing containers. CoreOS also provides CoreUpdate, a tool for managing application updates, and maintains various open source projects, including CoreOS Linux, etcd, and rkt. These solutions address key challenges related to downtime, security, and resilience, enabling organizations to run their applications reliably in diverse environments. In 2018, CoreOS became a subsidiary of Red Hat, further bolstering its position in the cloud infrastructure landscape.
Medigo
Series A in 2014
Medigo, headquartered in Berlin, specializes in facilitating global access to quality healthcare by acting as a third-party administrator. The company simplifies the complex process of medical travel and supports insurance firms in navigating healthcare systems worldwide. Medigo's services encompass claims handling, cost containment, medical concierge, and access to an international provider network, thereby enabling insurers to offer their services efficiently. With a dedicated team of over 50 professionals from 25 countries, Medigo aims to enhance the member experience while generating savings for insurers through its technology-driven solutions.
Flaregames
Venture Round in 2014
Flaregames GmbH, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, is a mobile game developer and publisher dedicated to creating high-quality, free-to-play games for smartphones and tablets. The company specializes in various genres, including adventure, action, real-time strategy, tower defense, and role-playing games. Flaregames collaborates with talented developers worldwide and has established partnerships with studios such as Subatomic Studios, Superweapon, and FuzzyCube Software to publish AAA titles. With a commitment to fostering a positive work environment, Flaregames aims to build engaging gaming experiences that resonate with a global audience while integrating elements of real-world events into its interactive virtual worlds. The company continues to expand its portfolio with a robust pipeline of games in development.
Trufa
Series A in 2013
Trufa Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a cloud-based performance management application aimed at financial and operations professionals. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional offices in Heidelberg and Munich, the company utilizes advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to analyze operational data from SAP ERP systems. Its platform provides real-time insights that help enterprises identify cash flow opportunities and operational improvements, enabling decision-makers to simulate changes and assess their financial impact. By focusing on the underlying causes of financial issues, Trufa's application aids CFOs in optimizing working capital and enhancing key financial metrics, thereby improving overall financial performance.
ResearchGate
Series B in 2012
ResearchGate GmbH is an online professional network platform designed for scientific researchers globally, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany. The platform facilitates the sharing and discovery of scientific knowledge, enabling over 20 million researchers to connect, collaborate, and advance their careers. Users can access and share publications, publish data, track citation metrics, and utilize research-focused job boards. Additionally, ResearchGate allows users to pose questions and receive answers related to their research challenges, fostering a collaborative environment among peers and specialists. The company aims to make research accessible and promote connections within the scientific community through its web and mobile applications.
Flaregames
Series A in 2012
Flaregames GmbH, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, is a mobile game developer and publisher dedicated to creating high-quality, free-to-play games for smartphones and tablets. The company specializes in various genres, including adventure, action, real-time strategy, tower defense, and role-playing games. Flaregames collaborates with talented developers worldwide and has established partnerships with studios such as Subatomic Studios, Superweapon, and FuzzyCube Software to publish AAA titles. With a commitment to fostering a positive work environment, Flaregames aims to build engaging gaming experiences that resonate with a global audience while integrating elements of real-world events into its interactive virtual worlds. The company continues to expand its portfolio with a robust pipeline of games in development.
99designs
Series A in 2011
99designs is a global creative platform that facilitates collaboration between designers and clients to produce custom designs. Since its inception in 2008, the company has evolved from a small online forum into a thriving community of talented designers, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, with additional offices in Oakland, California, and Berlin, Germany. The platform allows users to engage in design contests or collaborate directly with freelance designers to create various marketing materials, including logos, business cards, web pages, and packaging. By empowering entrepreneurs and small business owners with expert design services, 99designs aims to enhance creativity and provide opportunities for individuals and brands worldwide.
ResearchGate
Series A in 2010
ResearchGate GmbH is an online professional network platform designed for scientific researchers globally, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany. The platform facilitates the sharing and discovery of scientific knowledge, enabling over 20 million researchers to connect, collaborate, and advance their careers. Users can access and share publications, publish data, track citation metrics, and utilize research-focused job boards. Additionally, ResearchGate allows users to pose questions and receive answers related to their research challenges, fostering a collaborative environment among peers and specialists. The company aims to make research accessible and promote connections within the scientific community through its web and mobile applications.
Gameforge
Series A in 2007
Gameforge is a provider of free-to-play multiplayer online games in the western hemisphere. It offers its online games in more than 75 countries. The company has over 450 members of staff. Gameforge’s portfolio includes client-based games such as the award winning AION, TERA: Rising, Metin2 – Europe’s most successful MMO – HEX: Shards of Fate, Orcs Must Die! Unchained, Sigils: Battle for Raios, Runes of Magic, Elsword, and Wizard101. It has also created browser-based games such as the classics OGame and Ikariam as well as a growing portfolio of mobile games. Gameforge was founded in 2003 by Klaas Kersting and is based in Karlsruhe, Germany.
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