Accel

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.

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 Rental

Stanza Living

Venture Round in 2024
Stanza Living is a leading shared living company in India, targeting the multi-billion-dollar student housing and co-living market. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New Delhi, the company manages 55,000 beds across 14 cities, making it the largest operator in the sector. Stanza Living offers an online accommodation platform that provides secure and comfortable living arrangements for students and working professionals. Its services include accommodation, food, Wi-Fi, and other amenities, designed to enhance the daily living experience of its residents. By focusing on the needs of new-age migrants, Stanza Living aims to deliver affordable and hassle-free living solutions, backed by prominent global investors such as Equity International and Sequoia India.

OSCAR

Convertible Note in 2022
On-demand app for home services like repair, cleaning and laundry with fixed prices in less than 30 minutes.

RentoMojo

Venture Round in 2021
RentoMojo is an online furniture rental platform that was incorporated in November 2014.It currently operates in Bangalore, Pune, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida. RentoMojo was founded by Geetansh Bamania, an ex-IITM, in November 2014 in India. Like many other young working professionals, he was living in rented apartments, working long hours and found it inconvenient to equip the house with furniture when he moved. RentoMojo was developed to provide an alternative to buying and selling furniture in rental properties.

RentoMojo

Series C in 2021
RentoMojo is an online furniture rental platform that was incorporated in November 2014.It currently operates in Bangalore, Pune, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida. RentoMojo was founded by Geetansh Bamania, an ex-IITM, in November 2014 in India. Like many other young working professionals, he was living in rented apartments, working long hours and found it inconvenient to equip the house with furniture when he moved. RentoMojo was developed to provide an alternative to buying and selling furniture in rental properties.

RentoMojo

Series C in 2020
RentoMojo is an online furniture rental platform that was incorporated in November 2014.It currently operates in Bangalore, Pune, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida. RentoMojo was founded by Geetansh Bamania, an ex-IITM, in November 2014 in India. Like many other young working professionals, he was living in rented apartments, working long hours and found it inconvenient to equip the house with furniture when he moved. RentoMojo was developed to provide an alternative to buying and selling furniture in rental properties.

Bounce

Series D in 2020
Bounce (formerly known as Metro Bikes) is a smart mobility solution, with a mission of making daily commute stress-free, time-saving, reliable, and convenient. With a breakthrough technology that lets users access the bike with just an OTP, the Keyless bikes, have not only done away with keys, but the whole process of renting a bike has just become devoid of any physical or human intervention. With Bounce's new One Way Rental service, users can now pick up and drop the bike anywhere they need to and be done with the ride. This is aimed at providing a seamless first mile and last-mile connectivity to metro users. Founded in 2014, Bounce aims at decongesting the roads by encouraging commuters to choose public transport by delivering convenient options to rent bikes and reach their destinations from metro stations. It is based in Bangalore, India.

Stanza Living

Series C in 2019
Stanza Living is a leading shared living company in India, targeting the multi-billion-dollar student housing and co-living market. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New Delhi, the company manages 55,000 beds across 14 cities, making it the largest operator in the sector. Stanza Living offers an online accommodation platform that provides secure and comfortable living arrangements for students and working professionals. Its services include accommodation, food, Wi-Fi, and other amenities, designed to enhance the daily living experience of its residents. By focusing on the needs of new-age migrants, Stanza Living aims to deliver affordable and hassle-free living solutions, backed by prominent global investors such as Equity International and Sequoia India.

CasaOne

Series B in 2019
CasaOne is an online furniture store that provides a wide range of quality furniture, decor, and home goods for both businesses and homeowners. The company offers a user-friendly platform where customers can conveniently place orders for various types of furniture, which are then delivered directly to their doorstep. In addition to sales, CasaOne also offers rental options in key markets such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and New York, catering to both residential and commercial clients. With free shipping available across the continental United States, CasaOne aims to simplify the process of furnishing homes and offices.

Bounce

Series C in 2019
Bounce (formerly known as Metro Bikes) is a smart mobility solution, with a mission of making daily commute stress-free, time-saving, reliable, and convenient. With a breakthrough technology that lets users access the bike with just an OTP, the Keyless bikes, have not only done away with keys, but the whole process of renting a bike has just become devoid of any physical or human intervention. With Bounce's new One Way Rental service, users can now pick up and drop the bike anywhere they need to and be done with the ride. This is aimed at providing a seamless first mile and last-mile connectivity to metro users. Founded in 2014, Bounce aims at decongesting the roads by encouraging commuters to choose public transport by delivering convenient options to rent bikes and reach their destinations from metro stations. It is based in Bangalore, India.

RentoMojo

Series C in 2019
RentoMojo is an online furniture rental platform that was incorporated in November 2014.It currently operates in Bangalore, Pune, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida. RentoMojo was founded by Geetansh Bamania, an ex-IITM, in November 2014 in India. Like many other young working professionals, he was living in rented apartments, working long hours and found it inconvenient to equip the house with furniture when he moved. RentoMojo was developed to provide an alternative to buying and selling furniture in rental properties.

brumbrum

Series B in 2019
Brumbrum is an online retailer based in Milan, Italy, specializing in the sale of used vehicles that come with warranties of up to three years. Founded in 2016, the company aims to transform the car market by providing a straightforward and competitive shopping experience. Its platform showcases a diverse range of certified used cars, ensuring that each vehicle meets rigorous standards for mechanics, bodywork, electronics, braking systems, safety, and documentation. In addition to selling cars, Brumbrum also offers long-term rental options, enabling customers to access second-hand vehicles without an upfront payment. The company's focus on user-friendly policies and transparent processes seeks to eliminate the complexities often associated with purchasing used cars.

Bounce

Series B in 2019
Bounce (formerly known as Metro Bikes) is a smart mobility solution, with a mission of making daily commute stress-free, time-saving, reliable, and convenient. With a breakthrough technology that lets users access the bike with just an OTP, the Keyless bikes, have not only done away with keys, but the whole process of renting a bike has just become devoid of any physical or human intervention. With Bounce's new One Way Rental service, users can now pick up and drop the bike anywhere they need to and be done with the ride. This is aimed at providing a seamless first mile and last-mile connectivity to metro users. Founded in 2014, Bounce aims at decongesting the roads by encouraging commuters to choose public transport by delivering convenient options to rent bikes and reach their destinations from metro stations. It is based in Bangalore, India.

Wicked Ride Adventure Services

Venture Round in 2018
Wicked Ride is India's first luxury bike rental company. We rent out Harley Davidson, Triumph and Royal Enfield motorcycles. We are a start-up based out of Bangalore and are operational in 4 states across India. We intend to expand to other cities soon. We also cater to other needs of the biking community and design and execute expeditions. We have urban commute solution from our subsidiary Metro Bikes (www.metrobikes.in) which solves the first and last mile commute from public transportation hubs. Commuters can pick a bike from one hub and drop it across any other hub. This provides the fastest and cheapest mode of commute.

Stanza Living

Venture Round in 2018
Stanza Living is a leading shared living company in India, targeting the multi-billion-dollar student housing and co-living market. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New Delhi, the company manages 55,000 beds across 14 cities, making it the largest operator in the sector. Stanza Living offers an online accommodation platform that provides secure and comfortable living arrangements for students and working professionals. Its services include accommodation, food, Wi-Fi, and other amenities, designed to enhance the daily living experience of its residents. By focusing on the needs of new-age migrants, Stanza Living aims to deliver affordable and hassle-free living solutions, backed by prominent global investors such as Equity International and Sequoia India.

CasaOne

Series A in 2018
CasaOne is an online furniture store that provides a wide range of quality furniture, decor, and home goods for both businesses and homeowners. The company offers a user-friendly platform where customers can conveniently place orders for various types of furniture, which are then delivered directly to their doorstep. In addition to sales, CasaOne also offers rental options in key markets such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and New York, catering to both residential and commercial clients. With free shipping available across the continental United States, CasaOne aims to simplify the process of furnishing homes and offices.

Bounce

Series A in 2018
Bounce (formerly known as Metro Bikes) is a smart mobility solution, with a mission of making daily commute stress-free, time-saving, reliable, and convenient. With a breakthrough technology that lets users access the bike with just an OTP, the Keyless bikes, have not only done away with keys, but the whole process of renting a bike has just become devoid of any physical or human intervention. With Bounce's new One Way Rental service, users can now pick up and drop the bike anywhere they need to and be done with the ride. This is aimed at providing a seamless first mile and last-mile connectivity to metro users. Founded in 2014, Bounce aims at decongesting the roads by encouraging commuters to choose public transport by delivering convenient options to rent bikes and reach their destinations from metro stations. It is based in Bangalore, India.

Wicked Ride Adventure Services

Venture Round in 2018
Wicked Ride is India's first luxury bike rental company. We rent out Harley Davidson, Triumph and Royal Enfield motorcycles. We are a start-up based out of Bangalore and are operational in 4 states across India. We intend to expand to other cities soon. We also cater to other needs of the biking community and design and execute expeditions. We have urban commute solution from our subsidiary Metro Bikes (www.metrobikes.in) which solves the first and last mile commute from public transportation hubs. Commuters can pick a bike from one hub and drop it across any other hub. This provides the fastest and cheapest mode of commute.

Stanza Living

Seed Round in 2017
Stanza Living is a leading shared living company in India, targeting the multi-billion-dollar student housing and co-living market. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New Delhi, the company manages 55,000 beds across 14 cities, making it the largest operator in the sector. Stanza Living offers an online accommodation platform that provides secure and comfortable living arrangements for students and working professionals. Its services include accommodation, food, Wi-Fi, and other amenities, designed to enhance the daily living experience of its residents. By focusing on the needs of new-age migrants, Stanza Living aims to deliver affordable and hassle-free living solutions, backed by prominent global investors such as Equity International and Sequoia India.

RentoMojo

Series B in 2017
RentoMojo is an online furniture rental platform that was incorporated in November 2014.It currently operates in Bangalore, Pune, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida. RentoMojo was founded by Geetansh Bamania, an ex-IITM, in November 2014 in India. Like many other young working professionals, he was living in rented apartments, working long hours and found it inconvenient to equip the house with furniture when he moved. RentoMojo was developed to provide an alternative to buying and selling furniture in rental properties.

CasaOne

Seed Round in 2017
CasaOne is an online furniture store that provides a wide range of quality furniture, decor, and home goods for both businesses and homeowners. The company offers a user-friendly platform where customers can conveniently place orders for various types of furniture, which are then delivered directly to their doorstep. In addition to sales, CasaOne also offers rental options in key markets such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and New York, catering to both residential and commercial clients. With free shipping available across the continental United States, CasaOne aims to simplify the process of furnishing homes and offices.

Campanda

Series B in 2017
Campanda operates an extensive online booking platform focused on the rental and sharing of recreational vehicles (RVs). Catering to camping enthusiasts, the platform allows users to search, compare, and book RV rentals from both commercial and private suppliers in over 40 countries. With a commitment to providing a diverse selection of well-maintained and competitively priced vehicles, Campanda aims to simplify the process of securing recreational vehicles for holidays, ensuring users can conveniently find suitable options that meet their travel needs.

RentoMojo

Series A in 2016
RentoMojo is an online furniture rental platform that was incorporated in November 2014.It currently operates in Bangalore, Pune, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida. RentoMojo was founded by Geetansh Bamania, an ex-IITM, in November 2014 in India. Like many other young working professionals, he was living in rented apartments, working long hours and found it inconvenient to equip the house with furniture when he moved. RentoMojo was developed to provide an alternative to buying and selling furniture in rental properties.

RentoMojo

Seed Round in 2015
RentoMojo is an online furniture rental platform that was incorporated in November 2014.It currently operates in Bangalore, Pune, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida. RentoMojo was founded by Geetansh Bamania, an ex-IITM, in November 2014 in India. Like many other young working professionals, he was living in rented apartments, working long hours and found it inconvenient to equip the house with furniture when he moved. RentoMojo was developed to provide an alternative to buying and selling furniture in rental properties.

Campanda

Series A in 2015
Campanda operates an extensive online booking platform focused on the rental and sharing of recreational vehicles (RVs). Catering to camping enthusiasts, the platform allows users to search, compare, and book RV rentals from both commercial and private suppliers in over 40 countries. With a commitment to providing a diverse selection of well-maintained and competitively priced vehicles, Campanda aims to simplify the process of securing recreational vehicles for holidays, ensuring users can conveniently find suitable options that meet their travel needs.

Hassle.com

Series A in 2014
Hassle is an online marketplace based in London that connects consumers with providers of home-based services, including cleaners, tutors, personal trainers, and driving instructors. The platform allows users to search for vetted service providers, read ratings and reviews, and instantly book and pay for services online. Initially focusing on domestic cleaning, Hassle aims to streamline the process for busy customers by offering real-time order fulfillment, making it easier for them to access reliable home services.

HolidayIQ

Series A in 2013
HolidayIQ, launched in early 2004 as India Resorts Survey, initially aimed to create a travel community focused on gathering feedback about holiday accommodations in India. The positive response from users led to an expansion of the platform’s scope, resulting in the establishment of HolidayIQ. The company operates an online holiday information portal that simplifies the holiday planning process by providing users with comprehensive information on airfare, travel packages, destinations, hotels, and international getaways. This platform not only helps travelers discover and plan their holidays but also encourages them to share their experiences, fostering a community-driven approach to travel in India.

Hailo Network

Venture Round in 2013
Hailo is a developer of a smartphone application that facilitates taxi services by connecting riders with licensed taxi drivers through an online marketplace. The app allows users to arrange rides and make payments seamlessly. Originally established as a leading taxi app in the UK and Ireland, Hailo merged with mytaxi in 2016, which later became part of FREE NOW, a prominent mobility provider operating in various cities across the UK. This merger was a strategic move to enhance their presence in the e-hailing market, aiming to become a key player in Europe's transportation landscape.

Hailo Network

Series B in 2012
Hailo is a developer of a smartphone application that facilitates taxi services by connecting riders with licensed taxi drivers through an online marketplace. The app allows users to arrange rides and make payments seamlessly. Originally established as a leading taxi app in the UK and Ireland, Hailo merged with mytaxi in 2016, which later became part of FREE NOW, a prominent mobility provider operating in various cities across the UK. This merger was a strategic move to enhance their presence in the e-hailing market, aiming to become a key player in Europe's transportation landscape.

HouseTrip

Series C in 2012
HouseTrip is a prominent holiday rental website in Europe, offering over 300,000 properties in various destinations worldwide. Founded in January 2010 by Arnaud Bertrand and Junjun Chen, the platform facilitates secure online bookings for both guests and homeowners, allowing hosts to advertise their properties and manage bookings effectively. With a user-friendly interface, HouseTrip enables travelers to find affordable villas and apartments for their vacations. The company has successfully recorded over 6 million nights booked and maintains offices in London, Lausanne, and Lisbon. In its pursuit of growth, HouseTrip secured $40 million in Series C funding from investors including Accel Partners, Balderton Capital, and Index Ventures.

Loosecubes

Series A in 2012
Loosecubes is a community marketplace for workspace. It connects members with an empty desk, studio or sofa with other members who need a productive and inspiring place to work. Whether you are looking for coworking companions by the day or longer term studiomates by the month, Loosecubes makes it easy to find the right people to share your workday with.

Hailo Network

Series A in 2012
Hailo is a developer of a smartphone application that facilitates taxi services by connecting riders with licensed taxi drivers through an online marketplace. The app allows users to arrange rides and make payments seamlessly. Originally established as a leading taxi app in the UK and Ireland, Hailo merged with mytaxi in 2016, which later became part of FREE NOW, a prominent mobility provider operating in various cities across the UK. This merger was a strategic move to enhance their presence in the e-hailing market, aiming to become a key player in Europe's transportation landscape.

Loosecubes

Seed Round in 2010
Loosecubes is a community marketplace for workspace. It connects members with an empty desk, studio or sofa with other members who need a productive and inspiring place to work. Whether you are looking for coworking companions by the day or longer term studiomates by the month, Loosecubes makes it easy to find the right people to share your workday with.

KAYAK

Series D in 2007
KAYAK helps millions of travelers around the globe make confident travel decisions. As one of the world’s leading travel search engines, KAYAK searches other sites to show travelers the information they need to find the right flights, hotels, rental cars and vacation packages. KAYAK offers a variety of tools and features such as KAYAK trips, explore, and price forecast. In addition, KAYAK also manages a portfolio of metasearch brands including: SWOODOO, checkfelix, momondo, Cheapflights, Mundi and HotelsCombined that together process 6 billion queries across our platforms each year. KAYAK is part of Booking Holdings Inc. and operates sites in more than 60 countries and territories. KAYAK was launched in the US in 2004 by a team of industry leaders including Steve Hafner (CEO) a co-founder of Orbitz, Paul English (CTO) a former VP of technology at Intuit, Terrell Jones (Chairman), founder of Travelocity, and Greg Slyngstad (Director), a co-founder of Expedia.

KAYAK

Series C in 2006
KAYAK helps millions of travelers around the globe make confident travel decisions. As one of the world’s leading travel search engines, KAYAK searches other sites to show travelers the information they need to find the right flights, hotels, rental cars and vacation packages. KAYAK offers a variety of tools and features such as KAYAK trips, explore, and price forecast. In addition, KAYAK also manages a portfolio of metasearch brands including: SWOODOO, checkfelix, momondo, Cheapflights, Mundi and HotelsCombined that together process 6 billion queries across our platforms each year. KAYAK is part of Booking Holdings Inc. and operates sites in more than 60 countries and territories. KAYAK was launched in the US in 2004 by a team of industry leaders including Steve Hafner (CEO) a co-founder of Orbitz, Paul English (CTO) a former VP of technology at Intuit, Terrell Jones (Chairman), founder of Travelocity, and Greg Slyngstad (Director), a co-founder of Expedia.
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