Accel

Accel, established in 1983, is a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in San Francisco, London, and Bangalore. The firm specializes in investing in early and growth-stage technology startups, focusing on sectors such as software, cloud technologies, consumer services, enterprise, healthcare, fintech, and security. Accel's portfolio includes notable companies like Atlassian, Facebook, Slack, and Spotify, reflecting its ability to identify and support entrepreneurs building businesses that drive next-generation industries.

Casey Aylward

Partner

Nir Blumberger

Venture Partner

Luca Bocchio

Partner

Katie Brown

Investor

Miles Clements

Partner

Adrian Colyer

Venture Partner

Ben Dooley

CFO

Peter Doyle

Investor

Christine Esserman

Partner

Ben Fletcher

Partner

Sameer Gandhi

Partner

Martin Gibson

Technology Investor

Graham Hutson

Investor

Sara Ittelson

Partner

Myrel Iturrey

Investor

Dinesh Katiyar

Partner

Richard Kotite

Vice President

Gagan Kumar

General Partner

John Locke

Partner

Zhenya Loginov

Partner

Steve Loughlin

Partner

Arun Mathew

Partner

Jonathan Mendelson

Investor

Gonzalo Mocorrea

Investor

Vasant Natarajan

Partner

Vas Natarajan

Partner

Nate Niparko

Partner

Maya Noeth

Partner

Rachit Parekh

Principal

Vijaysai Patnaik

Associate

Varun Purandare

Principal and Investor

Ben Quazzo

Investor, Venture and Growth

Rafael Quintanilla Loeillet

Early-Stage Investor

Tim Rawlinson

Investor - Growth

Matthew Robinson

Investor

Sagar Sanghvi

Partner

Tracy Sedlock

Chief Operating Partner

Jess Segal

Partner, Investor Relation

Ajay Sethi

Venture Partner

Manasi Shah

Vice President and Investment Team Member

Karan Shah

Investor

Sarthak Singh

Investor

Robert Sternberg

Investor

Diksha Sundarka

Investor

Prayank Swaroop

Partner

Charles Tananbaum

Investor

Humza Tariq

Investor

Jonathan Turner

Partner

Cecilia Wang

Vice President

Ivan Zhou

Partner

Past deals in Jewelry

Lyst

Venture Round in 2021
Lyst is a global fashion search platform, founded in 2010 and headquartered in London. It offers a vast inventory of over 4 million products from 11,000 leading brands and stores, catering to both men and women. Lyst's platform enables users to search and shop for a wide range of fashion items, including clothing, shoes, bags, accessories, and jewelry. It provides a personalized shopping experience, allowing users to create a customized feed of products based on their preferences. With 70 million shoppers annually, Lyst connects consumers worldwide with the latest fashion trends. The company has raised $60 million in funding from prominent investors, including those behind Moda Operandi, Facebook, Spotify, and LVMH.

Catawiki

Private Equity Round in 2020
Catawiki is an online marketplace based in Amsterdam that specializes in the buying and selling of unique and valuable objects. The platform hosts weekly auctions featuring over 75,000 items across various categories, including art, design, jewelry, fashion, classic cars, and collectibles. Each item is carefully reviewed and selected by a team of in-house experts, ensuring a curated experience for both buyers and sellers. With a workforce of over 750 employees, Catawiki facilitates a global marketplace where users can easily discover and acquire rare and vintage items.

Wrogn

Series F in 2020
Wrogn is a youth-focused fashion brand house based in India, specializing in a diverse range of apparel, including casual wear, denim, shirts, t-shirts, jackets, and accessories. The brand's portfolio encompasses several lines, such as Wrogn, Imara, Ms.Taken, Single, and Wrogn Active, catering to both men's and women's fashion. Wrogn has gained significant popularity among the youth for its trendy designs and quality. The brand's association with Virat Kohli, a prominent Indian cricketer, has further enhanced its visibility and appeal. Wrogn effectively reaches its customer base through both online and offline retail channels, establishing a strong following nationwide.

Bluestone Jewellery And Lifestyle

Series E in 2020
BlueStone is an omnichannel jewelry retailer that specializes in high-quality fine jewelry, combining both online and offline shopping experiences. The company offers an extensive selection, including diamond rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and gold jewelry such as rings, chains, and bangles. Additionally, BlueStone features a range of gemstone jewelry, as well as platinum items. Committed to enhancing the luxury shopping experience, BlueStone provides customers with a money-back guarantee, certification for their products, and lifetime exchange options. The company's vision focuses on delivering beautifully designed jewelry while ensuring exceptional customer service and convenience for consumers.

Wrogn

Series E in 2018
Wrogn is a youth-focused fashion brand house based in India, specializing in a diverse range of apparel, including casual wear, denim, shirts, t-shirts, jackets, and accessories. The brand's portfolio encompasses several lines, such as Wrogn, Imara, Ms.Taken, Single, and Wrogn Active, catering to both men's and women's fashion. Wrogn has gained significant popularity among the youth for its trendy designs and quality. The brand's association with Virat Kohli, a prominent Indian cricketer, has further enhanced its visibility and appeal. Wrogn effectively reaches its customer base through both online and offline retail channels, establishing a strong following nationwide.

Bluestone Jewellery And Lifestyle

Venture Round in 2018
BlueStone is an omnichannel jewelry retailer that specializes in high-quality fine jewelry, combining both online and offline shopping experiences. The company offers an extensive selection, including diamond rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and gold jewelry such as rings, chains, and bangles. Additionally, BlueStone features a range of gemstone jewelry, as well as platinum items. Committed to enhancing the luxury shopping experience, BlueStone provides customers with a money-back guarantee, certification for their products, and lifetime exchange options. The company's vision focuses on delivering beautifully designed jewelry while ensuring exceptional customer service and convenience for consumers.

Wrogn

Venture Round in 2017
Wrogn is a youth-focused fashion brand house based in India, specializing in a diverse range of apparel, including casual wear, denim, shirts, t-shirts, jackets, and accessories. The brand's portfolio encompasses several lines, such as Wrogn, Imara, Ms.Taken, Single, and Wrogn Active, catering to both men's and women's fashion. Wrogn has gained significant popularity among the youth for its trendy designs and quality. The brand's association with Virat Kohli, a prominent Indian cricketer, has further enhanced its visibility and appeal. Wrogn effectively reaches its customer base through both online and offline retail channels, establishing a strong following nationwide.

Bluestone Jewellery And Lifestyle

Series D in 2016
BlueStone is an omnichannel jewelry retailer that specializes in high-quality fine jewelry, combining both online and offline shopping experiences. The company offers an extensive selection, including diamond rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and gold jewelry such as rings, chains, and bangles. Additionally, BlueStone features a range of gemstone jewelry, as well as platinum items. Committed to enhancing the luxury shopping experience, BlueStone provides customers with a money-back guarantee, certification for their products, and lifetime exchange options. The company's vision focuses on delivering beautifully designed jewelry while ensuring exceptional customer service and convenience for consumers.

BaubleBar

Series C in 2016
BaubleBar Inc. is an online retailer specializing in fashionable jewelry, offering a wide range of products including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, and personalized items. Founded in 2010 by Amy Jain and Daniella Yacobovsky and based in New York, the company has positioned itself as a leading player in the $22 billion fashion jewelry industry. BaubleBar distinguishes itself through its fast speed to market, leveraging real-time data to inform its merchandising and design processes. This approach allows the company to respond effectively to current market trends and consumer preferences. In addition to its strong sourcing capabilities, BaubleBar emphasizes a high-touch customer experience and maintains a robust presence on social media, enhancing its appeal among consumers. The company has also successfully attracted significant equity financing to support its growth and innovation in the sector.

Catawiki

Series C in 2015
Catawiki is an online marketplace based in Amsterdam that specializes in the buying and selling of unique and valuable objects. The platform hosts weekly auctions featuring over 75,000 items across various categories, including art, design, jewelry, fashion, classic cars, and collectibles. Each item is carefully reviewed and selected by a team of in-house experts, ensuring a curated experience for both buyers and sellers. With a workforce of over 750 employees, Catawiki facilitates a global marketplace where users can easily discover and acquire rare and vintage items.

Bluestone Jewellery And Lifestyle

Series C in 2015
BlueStone is an omnichannel jewelry retailer that specializes in high-quality fine jewelry, combining both online and offline shopping experiences. The company offers an extensive selection, including diamond rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and gold jewelry such as rings, chains, and bangles. Additionally, BlueStone features a range of gemstone jewelry, as well as platinum items. Committed to enhancing the luxury shopping experience, BlueStone provides customers with a money-back guarantee, certification for their products, and lifetime exchange options. The company's vision focuses on delivering beautifully designed jewelry while ensuring exceptional customer service and convenience for consumers.

Lyst

Series C in 2015
Lyst is a global fashion search platform, founded in 2010 and headquartered in London. It offers a vast inventory of over 4 million products from 11,000 leading brands and stores, catering to both men and women. Lyst's platform enables users to search and shop for a wide range of fashion items, including clothing, shoes, bags, accessories, and jewelry. It provides a personalized shopping experience, allowing users to create a customized feed of products based on their preferences. With 70 million shoppers annually, Lyst connects consumers worldwide with the latest fashion trends. The company has raised $60 million in funding from prominent investors, including those behind Moda Operandi, Facebook, Spotify, and LVMH.

Elo7

Series C in 2014
Elo7 is a Brazilian online marketplace specializing in the buying and selling of handmade products. It serves as a platform that connects sellers and buyers who appreciate handicrafts and unique handmade goods, fostering a positive e-commerce environment. Elo7's offerings include a diverse range of items such as handmade jewelry, clothing, belts, photo frames, and bags, all aimed at providing customers with traditional products at reasonable prices. By leveraging technology, Elo7 seeks to enhance the online commerce experience for its users while promoting the growth of the handmade goods market.

Catawiki

Series B in 2014
Catawiki is an online marketplace based in Amsterdam that specializes in the buying and selling of unique and valuable objects. The platform hosts weekly auctions featuring over 75,000 items across various categories, including art, design, jewelry, fashion, classic cars, and collectibles. Each item is carefully reviewed and selected by a team of in-house experts, ensuring a curated experience for both buyers and sellers. With a workforce of over 750 employees, Catawiki facilitates a global marketplace where users can easily discover and acquire rare and vintage items.

BaubleBar

Series B in 2014
BaubleBar Inc. is an online retailer specializing in fashionable jewelry, offering a wide range of products including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, and personalized items. Founded in 2010 by Amy Jain and Daniella Yacobovsky and based in New York, the company has positioned itself as a leading player in the $22 billion fashion jewelry industry. BaubleBar distinguishes itself through its fast speed to market, leveraging real-time data to inform its merchandising and design processes. This approach allows the company to respond effectively to current market trends and consumer preferences. In addition to its strong sourcing capabilities, BaubleBar emphasizes a high-touch customer experience and maintains a robust presence on social media, enhancing its appeal among consumers. The company has also successfully attracted significant equity financing to support its growth and innovation in the sector.

Bluestone Jewellery And Lifestyle

Series B in 2014
BlueStone is an omnichannel jewelry retailer that specializes in high-quality fine jewelry, combining both online and offline shopping experiences. The company offers an extensive selection, including diamond rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and gold jewelry such as rings, chains, and bangles. Additionally, BlueStone features a range of gemstone jewelry, as well as platinum items. Committed to enhancing the luxury shopping experience, BlueStone provides customers with a money-back guarantee, certification for their products, and lifetime exchange options. The company's vision focuses on delivering beautifully designed jewelry while ensuring exceptional customer service and convenience for consumers.

Lyst

Series B in 2014
Lyst is a global fashion search platform, founded in 2010 and headquartered in London. It offers a vast inventory of over 4 million products from 11,000 leading brands and stores, catering to both men and women. Lyst's platform enables users to search and shop for a wide range of fashion items, including clothing, shoes, bags, accessories, and jewelry. It provides a personalized shopping experience, allowing users to create a customized feed of products based on their preferences. With 70 million shoppers annually, Lyst connects consumers worldwide with the latest fashion trends. The company has raised $60 million in funding from prominent investors, including those behind Moda Operandi, Facebook, Spotify, and LVMH.

BaubleBar

Series A in 2012
BaubleBar Inc. is an online retailer specializing in fashionable jewelry, offering a wide range of products including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, and personalized items. Founded in 2010 by Amy Jain and Daniella Yacobovsky and based in New York, the company has positioned itself as a leading player in the $22 billion fashion jewelry industry. BaubleBar distinguishes itself through its fast speed to market, leveraging real-time data to inform its merchandising and design processes. This approach allows the company to respond effectively to current market trends and consumer preferences. In addition to its strong sourcing capabilities, BaubleBar emphasizes a high-touch customer experience and maintains a robust presence on social media, enhancing its appeal among consumers. The company has also successfully attracted significant equity financing to support its growth and innovation in the sector.

Lyst

Series A in 2012
Lyst is a global fashion search platform, founded in 2010 and headquartered in London. It offers a vast inventory of over 4 million products from 11,000 leading brands and stores, catering to both men and women. Lyst's platform enables users to search and shop for a wide range of fashion items, including clothing, shoes, bags, accessories, and jewelry. It provides a personalized shopping experience, allowing users to create a customized feed of products based on their preferences. With 70 million shoppers annually, Lyst connects consumers worldwide with the latest fashion trends. The company has raised $60 million in funding from prominent investors, including those behind Moda Operandi, Facebook, Spotify, and LVMH.

Elo7

Series B in 2012
Elo7 is a Brazilian online marketplace specializing in the buying and selling of handmade products. It serves as a platform that connects sellers and buyers who appreciate handicrafts and unique handmade goods, fostering a positive e-commerce environment. Elo7's offerings include a diverse range of items such as handmade jewelry, clothing, belts, photo frames, and bags, all aimed at providing customers with traditional products at reasonable prices. By leveraging technology, Elo7 seeks to enhance the online commerce experience for its users while promoting the growth of the handmade goods market.

Bluestone Jewellery And Lifestyle

Series A in 2012
BlueStone is an omnichannel jewelry retailer that specializes in high-quality fine jewelry, combining both online and offline shopping experiences. The company offers an extensive selection, including diamond rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and gold jewelry such as rings, chains, and bangles. Additionally, BlueStone features a range of gemstone jewelry, as well as platinum items. Committed to enhancing the luxury shopping experience, BlueStone provides customers with a money-back guarantee, certification for their products, and lifetime exchange options. The company's vision focuses on delivering beautifully designed jewelry while ensuring exceptional customer service and convenience for consumers.

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.

Elo7

Series A in 2011
Elo7 is a Brazilian online marketplace specializing in the buying and selling of handmade products. It serves as a platform that connects sellers and buyers who appreciate handicrafts and unique handmade goods, fostering a positive e-commerce environment. Elo7's offerings include a diverse range of items such as handmade jewelry, clothing, belts, photo frames, and bags, all aimed at providing customers with traditional products at reasonable prices. By leveraging technology, Elo7 seeks to enhance the online commerce experience for its users while promoting the growth of the handmade goods market.

Exclusively.com

Series B in 2011
Exclusively.com is a members-only e-commerce platform that specializes in high-quality fashion, jewelry, and home decor crafted by Indian artisans. The site presents a diverse selection of traditional Indian apparel alongside contemporary clothing inspired by Indian aesthetics. In addition to apparel, Exclusively.com offers a variety of products including scarves, jewelry, handbags, crafts, paintings, photography, and other home goods, all designed by Indian creators. The platform facilitates purchases through multiple payment options, including cash on delivery, credit and debit cards, and net banking, catering to a wide range of customer preferences.

BaubleBar

Series A in 2010
BaubleBar Inc. is an online retailer specializing in fashionable jewelry, offering a wide range of products including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, and personalized items. Founded in 2010 by Amy Jain and Daniella Yacobovsky and based in New York, the company has positioned itself as a leading player in the $22 billion fashion jewelry industry. BaubleBar distinguishes itself through its fast speed to market, leveraging real-time data to inform its merchandising and design processes. This approach allows the company to respond effectively to current market trends and consumer preferences. In addition to its strong sourcing capabilities, BaubleBar emphasizes a high-touch customer experience and maintains a robust presence on social media, enhancing its appeal among consumers. The company has also successfully attracted significant equity financing to support its growth and innovation in the sector.

Exclusively.com

Series A in 2010
Exclusively.com is a members-only e-commerce platform that specializes in high-quality fashion, jewelry, and home decor crafted by Indian artisans. The site presents a diverse selection of traditional Indian apparel alongside contemporary clothing inspired by Indian aesthetics. In addition to apparel, Exclusively.com offers a variety of products including scarves, jewelry, handbags, crafts, paintings, photography, and other home goods, all designed by Indian creators. The platform facilitates purchases through multiple payment options, including cash on delivery, credit and debit cards, and net banking, catering to a wide range of customer preferences.

Lyst

Seed Round in 2010
Lyst is a global fashion search platform, founded in 2010 and headquartered in London. It offers a vast inventory of over 4 million products from 11,000 leading brands and stores, catering to both men and women. Lyst's platform enables users to search and shop for a wide range of fashion items, including clothing, shoes, bags, accessories, and jewelry. It provides a personalized shopping experience, allowing users to create a customized feed of products based on their preferences. With 70 million shoppers annually, Lyst connects consumers worldwide with the latest fashion trends. The company has raised $60 million in funding from prominent investors, including those behind Moda Operandi, Facebook, Spotify, and LVMH.
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