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
Past deals in Paris
Swan
Series B in 2025
Swan is a European fintech company that specializes in embedded finance, providing an online banking platform for businesses to create and manage their bank accounts. Founded in 2019 and based in Paris, Swan enables companies to integrate banking features, such as accounts, cards, and payments, into their own products through simple APIs. The platform processes over 200 million euros in transactions monthly for more than 60 companies across ten European countries. As a licensed financial institution and a principal member of Mastercard, Swan is regulated by the ACPR. The company was co-founded with the startup studio eFounders and has received growth capital from prominent venture capital investors. Swan is led by a team of fintech experts with extensive industry experience.
Swan
Series B in 2023
Swan is a European fintech company that specializes in embedded finance, providing an online banking platform for businesses to create and manage their bank accounts. Founded in 2019 and based in Paris, Swan enables companies to integrate banking features, such as accounts, cards, and payments, into their own products through simple APIs. The platform processes over 200 million euros in transactions monthly for more than 60 companies across ten European countries. As a licensed financial institution and a principal member of Mastercard, Swan is regulated by the ACPR. The company was co-founded with the startup studio eFounders and has received growth capital from prominent venture capital investors. Swan is led by a team of fintech experts with extensive industry experience.
Lydia
Series C in 2021
Lydia is a mobile payment platform founded in 2013 and headquartered in Paris, France. The company provides a peer-to-peer payments application that simplifies financial transactions by linking phones with cards, allowing users to make payments to anyone using a single app. Lydia's service enables customers to manage their funds efficiently, offering features such as setting aside money for specific purposes and associating payment cards with various accounts. This innovative mobile wallet system eliminates the need for carrying checks or ATM cards, facilitating seamless and convenient payment experiences.
Swan
Series A in 2021
Swan is a European fintech company that specializes in embedded finance, providing an online banking platform for businesses to create and manage their bank accounts. Founded in 2019 and based in Paris, Swan enables companies to integrate banking features, such as accounts, cards, and payments, into their own products through simple APIs. The platform processes over 200 million euros in transactions monthly for more than 60 companies across ten European countries. As a licensed financial institution and a principal member of Mastercard, Swan is regulated by the ACPR. The company was co-founded with the startup studio eFounders and has received growth capital from prominent venture capital investors. Swan is led by a team of fintech experts with extensive industry experience.
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.
Lydia
Series B in 2020
Lydia is a mobile payment platform founded in 2013 and headquartered in Paris, France. The company provides a peer-to-peer payments application that simplifies financial transactions by linking phones with cards, allowing users to make payments to anyone using a single app. Lydia's service enables customers to manage their funds efficiently, offering features such as setting aside money for specific purposes and associating payment cards with various accounts. This innovative mobile wallet system eliminates the need for carrying checks or ATM cards, facilitating seamless and convenient payment experiences.
Privitar
Series C in 2020
Privitar Ltd. is an enterprise software company specializing in privacy-preserving data mining and sophisticated data anonymization. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in San Francisco, New York, and Paris, Privitar develops a suite of products designed to help organizations analyze sensitive data while maintaining privacy and compliance with regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA. Its offerings include Privitar Publisher, which supports auditing and user management; Privitar Lens, for creating privacy-preserving APIs; SecureLink, a data de-identification system; and the Privitar Data Privacy Platform, aimed at enhancing data utilization and safeguarding sensitive information. The company's solutions cater to various sectors, including finance, healthcare, telecommunications, and marketing, serving a diverse global client base across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Privitar
Series C in 2020
Privitar Ltd. is an enterprise software company specializing in privacy-preserving data mining and sophisticated data anonymization. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in San Francisco, New York, and Paris, Privitar develops a suite of products designed to help organizations analyze sensitive data while maintaining privacy and compliance with regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA. Its offerings include Privitar Publisher, which supports auditing and user management; Privitar Lens, for creating privacy-preserving APIs; SecureLink, a data de-identification system; and the Privitar Data Privacy Platform, aimed at enhancing data utilization and safeguarding sensitive information. The company's solutions cater to various sectors, including finance, healthcare, telecommunications, and marketing, serving a diverse global client base across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Privitar
Series B in 2019
Privitar Ltd. is an enterprise software company specializing in privacy-preserving data mining and sophisticated data anonymization. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in San Francisco, New York, and Paris, Privitar develops a suite of products designed to help organizations analyze sensitive data while maintaining privacy and compliance with regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA. Its offerings include Privitar Publisher, which supports auditing and user management; Privitar Lens, for creating privacy-preserving APIs; SecureLink, a data de-identification system; and the Privitar Data Privacy Platform, aimed at enhancing data utilization and safeguarding sensitive information. The company's solutions cater to various sectors, including finance, healthcare, telecommunications, and marketing, serving a diverse global client base across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Doctolib
Series E in 2019
Doctolib is an online healthcare booking platform and management software provider based in Paris, France, founded in 2013. The company offers a comprehensive service for healthcare practitioners, enabling them to manage appointments, reduce no-shows, and attract new patients. For patients, Doctolib provides a free and user-friendly online service that allows individuals to easily find local health practitioners and book appointments for medical or dental consultations at any time. By streamlining the appointment process, Doctolib enhances access to healthcare services for both professionals and patients, facilitating better management of consultations and patient interactions.
GoCardless
Series E in 2019
GoCardless Limited provides online payment processing services that facilitate bank-to-bank transfers for businesses. The company offers a range of products, including GoCardless for one-off and recurring payments, GoCardless Pro for creating a recurring payments ecosystem, and Success+, a tool designed to predict and manage payment failures. With connections to over 2,300 banks across Europe, GoCardless enables businesses to collect payments both domestically and internationally while reducing the stress and costs associated with payment collection. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in London, GoCardless has expanded its presence with offices in Paris, Munich, and Melbourne, serving over 75,000 businesses globally. The company aims to leverage bank account data to enhance decision-making and risk management for its clients.
GoCardless
Series D in 2017
GoCardless Limited provides online payment processing services that facilitate bank-to-bank transfers for businesses. The company offers a range of products, including GoCardless for one-off and recurring payments, GoCardless Pro for creating a recurring payments ecosystem, and Success+, a tool designed to predict and manage payment failures. With connections to over 2,300 banks across Europe, GoCardless enables businesses to collect payments both domestically and internationally while reducing the stress and costs associated with payment collection. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in London, GoCardless has expanded its presence with offices in Paris, Munich, and Melbourne, serving over 75,000 businesses globally. The company aims to leverage bank account data to enhance decision-making and risk management for its clients.
Doctolib
Series C in 2017
Doctolib is an online healthcare booking platform and management software provider based in Paris, France, founded in 2013. The company offers a comprehensive service for healthcare practitioners, enabling them to manage appointments, reduce no-shows, and attract new patients. For patients, Doctolib provides a free and user-friendly online service that allows individuals to easily find local health practitioners and book appointments for medical or dental consultations at any time. By streamlining the appointment process, Doctolib enhances access to healthcare services for both professionals and patients, facilitating better management of consultations and patient interactions.
Doctolib
Series B in 2015
Doctolib is an online healthcare booking platform and management software provider based in Paris, France, founded in 2013. The company offers a comprehensive service for healthcare practitioners, enabling them to manage appointments, reduce no-shows, and attract new patients. For patients, Doctolib provides a free and user-friendly online service that allows individuals to easily find local health practitioners and book appointments for medical or dental consultations at any time. By streamlining the appointment process, Doctolib enhances access to healthcare services for both professionals and patients, facilitating better management of consultations and patient interactions.
GoCardless
Series B in 2014
GoCardless Limited provides online payment processing services that facilitate bank-to-bank transfers for businesses. The company offers a range of products, including GoCardless for one-off and recurring payments, GoCardless Pro for creating a recurring payments ecosystem, and Success+, a tool designed to predict and manage payment failures. With connections to over 2,300 banks across Europe, GoCardless enables businesses to collect payments both domestically and internationally while reducing the stress and costs associated with payment collection. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in London, GoCardless has expanded its presence with offices in Paris, Munich, and Melbourne, serving over 75,000 businesses globally. The company aims to leverage bank account data to enhance decision-making and risk management for its clients.
GoCardless
Series A in 2013
GoCardless Limited provides online payment processing services that facilitate bank-to-bank transfers for businesses. The company offers a range of products, including GoCardless for one-off and recurring payments, GoCardless Pro for creating a recurring payments ecosystem, and Success+, a tool designed to predict and manage payment failures. With connections to over 2,300 banks across Europe, GoCardless enables businesses to collect payments both domestically and internationally while reducing the stress and costs associated with payment collection. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in London, GoCardless has expanded its presence with offices in Paris, Munich, and Melbourne, serving over 75,000 businesses globally. The company aims to leverage bank account data to enhance decision-making and risk management for its clients.
MetraTech
Venture Round in 2012
MetraTech Corp. simplifies and enables global commerce innovation, while helping businesses respond to an ever changing customer and partner relationship landscape. They empower businesses to embrace change through a unique agreements-based billing, commerce and compensation solution that models and supports fluid, personalized, multi-party agreements for customers, partners and suppliers. They automate business processes and business models to address rapidly changing or complex business strategies. Their products are deployed globally, and their customers use MetraTech to innovatively create and securely collect revenue, provide settlement to partners and manage their customer lifecycle in 12 languages, 28 currencies and 90 countries. Customers include Arkadin, Bell, Concur, the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC), CETIP, The City of Chicago, GRU Sao Paulo International Airport, GXS, Intercall, LifeLock, Microsoft, PGi, Telia Sonera, Telus, and Telmore. The company is headquartered in Boston, with offices in London, Paris and Rio de Janeiro. MetraTech is a venture-backed, privately held company whose investors include Accel Partners, Meritech Capital and Vesbridge Partners.
GoCardless
Seed Round in 2012
GoCardless Limited provides online payment processing services that facilitate bank-to-bank transfers for businesses. The company offers a range of products, including GoCardless for one-off and recurring payments, GoCardless Pro for creating a recurring payments ecosystem, and Success+, a tool designed to predict and manage payment failures. With connections to over 2,300 banks across Europe, GoCardless enables businesses to collect payments both domestically and internationally while reducing the stress and costs associated with payment collection. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in London, GoCardless has expanded its presence with offices in Paris, Munich, and Melbourne, serving over 75,000 businesses globally. The company aims to leverage bank account data to enhance decision-making and risk management for its clients.
MetraTech
Series D in 2005
MetraTech Corp. simplifies and enables global commerce innovation, while helping businesses respond to an ever changing customer and partner relationship landscape. They empower businesses to embrace change through a unique agreements-based billing, commerce and compensation solution that models and supports fluid, personalized, multi-party agreements for customers, partners and suppliers. They automate business processes and business models to address rapidly changing or complex business strategies. Their products are deployed globally, and their customers use MetraTech to innovatively create and securely collect revenue, provide settlement to partners and manage their customer lifecycle in 12 languages, 28 currencies and 90 countries. Customers include Arkadin, Bell, Concur, the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC), CETIP, The City of Chicago, GRU Sao Paulo International Airport, GXS, Intercall, LifeLock, Microsoft, PGi, Telia Sonera, Telus, and Telmore. The company is headquartered in Boston, with offices in London, Paris and Rio de Janeiro. MetraTech is a venture-backed, privately held company whose investors include Accel Partners, Meritech Capital and Vesbridge Partners.
MetraTech
Series C in 2004
MetraTech Corp. simplifies and enables global commerce innovation, while helping businesses respond to an ever changing customer and partner relationship landscape. They empower businesses to embrace change through a unique agreements-based billing, commerce and compensation solution that models and supports fluid, personalized, multi-party agreements for customers, partners and suppliers. They automate business processes and business models to address rapidly changing or complex business strategies. Their products are deployed globally, and their customers use MetraTech to innovatively create and securely collect revenue, provide settlement to partners and manage their customer lifecycle in 12 languages, 28 currencies and 90 countries. Customers include Arkadin, Bell, Concur, the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC), CETIP, The City of Chicago, GRU Sao Paulo International Airport, GXS, Intercall, LifeLock, Microsoft, PGi, Telia Sonera, Telus, and Telmore. The company is headquartered in Boston, with offices in London, Paris and Rio de Janeiro. MetraTech is a venture-backed, privately held company whose investors include Accel Partners, Meritech Capital and Vesbridge Partners.
MetraTech
Series B in 2000
MetraTech Corp. simplifies and enables global commerce innovation, while helping businesses respond to an ever changing customer and partner relationship landscape. They empower businesses to embrace change through a unique agreements-based billing, commerce and compensation solution that models and supports fluid, personalized, multi-party agreements for customers, partners and suppliers. They automate business processes and business models to address rapidly changing or complex business strategies. Their products are deployed globally, and their customers use MetraTech to innovatively create and securely collect revenue, provide settlement to partners and manage their customer lifecycle in 12 languages, 28 currencies and 90 countries. Customers include Arkadin, Bell, Concur, the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC), CETIP, The City of Chicago, GRU Sao Paulo International Airport, GXS, Intercall, LifeLock, Microsoft, PGi, Telia Sonera, Telus, and Telmore. The company is headquartered in Boston, with offices in London, Paris and Rio de Janeiro. MetraTech is a venture-backed, privately held company whose investors include Accel Partners, Meritech Capital and Vesbridge Partners.
MetraTech
Series A in 1998
MetraTech Corp. simplifies and enables global commerce innovation, while helping businesses respond to an ever changing customer and partner relationship landscape. They empower businesses to embrace change through a unique agreements-based billing, commerce and compensation solution that models and supports fluid, personalized, multi-party agreements for customers, partners and suppliers. They automate business processes and business models to address rapidly changing or complex business strategies. Their products are deployed globally, and their customers use MetraTech to innovatively create and securely collect revenue, provide settlement to partners and manage their customer lifecycle in 12 languages, 28 currencies and 90 countries. Customers include Arkadin, Bell, Concur, the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC), CETIP, The City of Chicago, GRU Sao Paulo International Airport, GXS, Intercall, LifeLock, Microsoft, PGi, Telia Sonera, Telus, and Telmore. The company is headquartered in Boston, with offices in London, Paris and Rio de Janeiro. MetraTech is a venture-backed, privately held company whose investors include Accel Partners, Meritech Capital and Vesbridge Partners.
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