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. It focuses on early and growth-stage technology startups, investing across software, cloud, data analytics, mobile technology, consumer services, fintech, security, healthcare, and information technologies. Accel seeks to partner with entrepreneurs to build world-class companies that define new categories and drive growth. Its portfolio includes notable technology companies such as Atlassian, Dropbox, Slack, Spotify, Etsy, Cloudera, DJI, Braintree, and Lookout Security, among others.

Pratik Agarwal

Principal

Casey Aylward

Partner

Mahendran Balachandran

Partner

Luca Bocchio

Partner

Philippe Botteri

Partner

Past deals in Photography

BeReal.

Series A in 2021
BeReal is a photo-sharing application that aims to foster genuine connections among users. The app operates by sending a simultaneous notification to all users on a selected list at a random time, prompting them to capture and share a photo within a limited timeframe. This unique approach encourages users to present authentic moments from their daily lives, distinguishing BeReal from traditional social media platforms that often emphasize curated content. By focusing on spontaneity and realism, BeReal seeks to enhance interpersonal relationships and provide a fresh perspective on friendship in the digital age.

Rylo

Series B in 2018
Rylo Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in the development of a 360-degree camera designed to simplify the process of capturing and sharing high-quality video content. The company's innovative camera features advanced stabilization technology, enabling users to produce shake-free and horizon-leveled cinematic videos effortlessly. In addition to the hardware, Rylo also offers software that connects to the camera, allowing users to edit and enhance their videos easily. Originally known as Magenta Labs Inc., Rylo operates as a subsidiary of Visual Supply Company, benefiting from a team of engineers with backgrounds at Instagram and Apple.

Rylo

Series A in 2017
Rylo Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in the development of a 360-degree camera designed to simplify the process of capturing and sharing high-quality video content. The company's innovative camera features advanced stabilization technology, enabling users to produce shake-free and horizon-leveled cinematic videos effortlessly. In addition to the hardware, Rylo also offers software that connects to the camera, allowing users to edit and enhance their videos easily. Originally known as Magenta Labs Inc., Rylo operates as a subsidiary of Visual Supply Company, benefiting from a team of engineers with backgrounds at Instagram and Apple.

Rylo

Seed Round in 2015
Rylo Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in the development of a 360-degree camera designed to simplify the process of capturing and sharing high-quality video content. The company's innovative camera features advanced stabilization technology, enabling users to produce shake-free and horizon-leveled cinematic videos effortlessly. In addition to the hardware, Rylo also offers software that connects to the camera, allowing users to edit and enhance their videos easily. Originally known as Magenta Labs Inc., Rylo operates as a subsidiary of Visual Supply Company, benefiting from a team of engineers with backgrounds at Instagram and Apple.

DJI

Funding Round in 2015
DJI is a leading developer and manufacturer of innovative drone and camera technology for both commercial and recreational use. Based in Shenzhen, China's Silicon Valley, DJI benefits from direct access to suppliers, raw materials, and a talented workforce. Since its establishment in 2006, DJI has expanded globally with offices in multiple countries. As a privately owned company, DJI focuses on supporting creative, commercial, and nonprofit applications of their technology, aiming to redefine camera placement and motion through their flying and camera stabilization systems. Their vision is to empower users to capture images that were once considered out of reach, solidifying their position as a pioneer in the industry.

Pond5

Series A in 2014
Founded in 2006, Pond5 operates a global online marketplace for royalty-free digital content. It offers a vast collection of videos, photos, music, sound effects, and other creative assets, serving filmmakers, creators, and producers worldwide. With offices across North America, Europe, and the UK, Pond5 is committed to supporting its community of over 60,000 contributors while innovating in visual search technology and software integrations.
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