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

Ethan Choi

Partner

Miles Clements

Partner

Adrian Colyer

Venture Partner

Ben Dooley

CFO

Peter Doyle

Investor

Christine Esserman

Partner

Ben Fletcher

Partner

Sameer Gandhi

Partner

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

Subrata Mitra

Partner

Gonzalo Mocorrea

Investor

Vasant Natarajan

Partner

Vas Natarajan

Partner

Harry Nelis

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

Karan Shah

Investor

Manasi Shah

Vice President and Investment Team Member

Sarthak Singh

Investor

Robert Sternberg

Investor

Charles Tananbaum

Investor

Humza Tariq

Investor

Jonathan Turner

Partner

Cecilia Wang

Vice President and Investor

Ivan Zhou

Partner

Past deals in Series F

Eruditus Executive Education

Series F in 2024
Eruditus Executive Education Pvt. Ltd. is a provider of executive education programs aimed at mid-career professionals. Founded in 2010 and based in Mumbai, India, the company has expanded its presence internationally with offices in Dubai and Singapore. Eruditus collaborates with over 30 prestigious universities, such as MIT, Harvard, and INSEAD, to offer a diverse portfolio of management courses, workshops, and custom programs. These programs are designed to develop leadership skills and are available in various formats, including online and in-person sessions, catering to corporate clients and professionals from more than 80 countries. With a focus on accessibility, many courses are offered in multiple languages, enabling a broader reach for learners seeking to enhance their knowledge and advance their careers.

Zepz

Series F in 2024
Zepz is an online money transfer service that enables individuals to send money to friends and family living abroad through computers, smartphones, or tablets. It provides a convenient and cost-effective alternative to traditional money transfer companies, which often charge high fees. Zepz allows users to send funds to over 140 destinations worldwide, including Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Americas. Recipients can receive money as bank deposits, cash pickups, Mobile Money, or mobile airtime top-ups. The platform is designed to facilitate secure international transfers, utilizing technology that allows customers to manage their funds efficiently, with lower processing fees compared to conventional methods. Zepz operates in 50 countries, aiming to simplify the process of remittance for its users.

Invoca

Series F in 2022
Invoca, Inc. is a company that specializes in AI-powered call tracking and analytics, providing marketers with tools for campaign attribution and actionable insights from inbound phone calls. Its platform offers capabilities for measuring, automating, and optimizing inbound calls, allowing users to gain real-time intelligence about callers and analyze conversation content. The suite includes features such as call and voice analytics to optimize the customer journey, a real-time engagement engine for automating customer experiences, and an integration hub that connects call intelligence with various marketing and sales applications. Invoca's product offerings include a voice marketing cloud, a machine learning algorithm for analyzing caller intent, and tailored solutions for platforms like AdWords and Salesforce. Founded in 2007 and previously known as RingRevenue, Invoca is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, with additional offices in San Francisco and Denver. The company serves a wide range of sectors, including consumer, business-to-business, and performance marketing, and is recognized for enabling brands to enhance customer interactions and drive revenue growth through actionable conversation insights.

Chainalysis

Series F in 2022
Chainalysis Inc. is a blockchain analysis company that specializes in anti-money laundering software tailored for cryptocurrency businesses. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Copenhagen, Tokyo, and Singapore, the company offers a suite of products designed to enhance compliance and security in the cryptocurrency space. Key offerings include REACTOR, an interactive investigation tool that identifies offenders and visualizes data; a transaction-based risk scoring API that assesses the source and destination of funds; and various activity monitoring reports and due diligence tools that help financial institutions understand and mitigate risks associated with cryptocurrency transactions. Chainalysis serves a wide range of clients, including government agencies, banks, exchanges, and other financial institutions, providing them with the necessary tools to navigate the complexities of blockchain technology and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Cult.Fit

Series F in 2021
CureFit is a Bangalore-based health and fitness company established in 2016 by Mukesh Bansal and Ankit Nagori. It offers integrated digital and offline experiences across fitness, nutrition, and mental well-being, aiming to make these aspects of life fun and accessible. The company provides trainer-led group workout classes, healthy meal delivery services, yoga and meditation sessions for mental fitness, and hassle-free medical and lifestyle care through its mobile application.

Aura

Series F in 2021
Aura Company is a technology firm that specializes in providing software as a service (SaaS) security solutions aimed at simplifying digital security for consumers. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Herndon, Virginia; Rio Rancho, New Mexico; and Arlington Heights, Illinois, Aura offers a range of products designed to address various cybersecurity needs. Its offerings include Identity Guard, a web-based tool for identifying and analyzing digital and financial identity threats; Pango, a subscription-based internet security service; FigLeaf, an online privacy tool; Intrusta, an antivirus solution; and PrivacyMate, which helps manage personal information privacy. Aura's innovative approach leverages adaptive technology to provide users with an integrated platform for managing their cybersecurity effectively, catering to millions of customers seeking peace of mind in an increasingly digital world.

Vinted

Series F in 2021
Vinted is an online marketplace that focuses on promoting second-hand fashion as a preferred choice for consumers. The platform allows users, primarily targeting girls and women, to buy, sell, and swap clothing, accessories, and lifestyle items in a peer-to-peer environment. Vinted enhances the shopping experience by incorporating an online chatting feature, facilitating communication between users and making transactions simpler and more efficient. With a mobile-first approach, Vinted aims to make second-hand shopping accessible and cost-effective for its community.

Vectra AI

Series F in 2021
Vectra AI, Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based solutions designed to detect and respond to cyberattacks across cloud, data center, and enterprise infrastructures. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company focuses on safeguarding cloud and data center workloads as well as user and IoT devices. Its Cognito platform enhances threat detection and investigation by leveraging AI to gather, store, and enrich network metadata, allowing for real-time identification and analysis of both known and unknown threats. Vectra AI offers three key applications within the Cognito platform: Cognito Stream, which transmits security-enriched metadata to data lakes and SIEMs; Cognito Recall, a cloud-based tool for storing and investigating threats; and Cognito Detect, which utilizes AI to uncover and prioritize hidden attackers swiftly. The company also has research and development centers located in Dublin, Austin, and Cambridge.

Sysdig

Series F in 2021
Sysdig, Inc. is a company specializing in network and application monitoring software solutions that address the challenges of managing cloud-based application delivery infrastructures. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Sysdig offers a cloud-native security and monitoring platform designed for development and operations teams, as well as security professionals. The platform includes a suite of tools, such as a runtime threat detection engine and integrations for Prometheus monitoring, enabling organizations to secure and monitor their containerized applications effectively. Sysdig leverages a unique AI architecture and open-source technology to provide real-time insights, helping teams detect risks and prioritize vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and threats. With data centers in Oregon and Frankfurt, as well as a subsidiary in Japan, Sysdig empowers enterprises to navigate the complexities of modern cloud-native infrastructures while maintaining application performance, security, and compliance.

Wrogn

Series F in 2020
Wrogn is a youth-oriented fashion brand known for its diverse range of apparel, which includes casual wear, denim, shirts, t-shirts, jackets, and accessories. The brand offers a portfolio that features both men's and women's clothing under names such as Wrogn, Imara, Ms.Taken, Single, and Wrogn Active. Gaining significant popularity in India, Wrogn appeals to the younger demographic with its trendy designs and quality offerings, bolstered by the endorsement of prominent cricketer Virat Kohli. The brand has successfully expanded its presence through both online and offline retail channels, fostering a loyal customer base across the country.

Gopuff

Venture Round in 2020
Gopuff is an instant commerce platform that specializes in delivering a wide range of everyday products, including over-the-counter medicine, baby food, cleaning supplies, and alcohol. Founded in 2013 by Yakir Gola and Rafael Ilishayev, Gopuff aims to simplify the shopping experience by allowing users to browse and order items through a mobile app, eliminating the need to visit physical stores. The company is particularly popular for satisfying late-night cravings with snacks like Ben and Jerry's ice cream and Doritos, as well as essential items such as diapers and personal care products. Gopuff's network of Driver-Partners ensures that deliveries are made quickly, often within minutes, making it a convenient option for consumers seeking reliable and affordable delivery services across the United States.

BetterCloud

Series F in 2020
BetterCloud, Inc. specializes in cloud office solutions, focusing on SaaS management for organizations globally. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, with an additional location in Atlanta, BetterCloud provides a centralized platform that offers insights into employee SaaS adoption, streamlining IT decision-making and license management across various applications. The company's services include user lifecycle management, data discovery, security automation, and IT automation. Its automation engine, Workflows, orchestrates complex processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance. BetterCloud also features platform APIs for securing SaaS ecosystems and tools for content scanning across major platforms such as Google Drive, Microsoft SharePoint, and Slack. Serving a diverse range of sectors, including healthcare, education, and technology, BetterCloud empowers IT professionals to enhance productivity and security while managing an increasingly complex landscape of SaaS applications.

UserTesting

Series F in 2020
UserTesting is a human insights platform that helps organizations make informed, customer-centric decisions by capturing real-time feedback from targeted audiences. The platform enables brands to create and execute user studies, facilitating live conversations that reveal meaningful reactions and insights. By utilizing a video-first approach, UserTesting allows companies to see and hear how real users interact with their products, designs, and services. This capability helps organizations understand customer experiences more deeply, leading to improved decision-making that enhances the customer experience, builds brand loyalty, and ultimately drives revenue growth.

Monzo

Series F in 2019
Monzo is a digital bank that operates primarily through its mobile application, offering a range of banking services including current, savings, and business accounts, as well as overdrafts and loans. It provides real-time spending updates, categorized transactions, budgeting tools, and instant transaction notifications. Monzo's unique features include 'Pots', sub-accounts for saving towards specific goals, and Monzo Plus, a premium subscription service offering additional benefits. The company, founded in 2015 and based in London, aims to serve customers who prefer managing their finances digitally, without the need for physical branches.

Netskope

Series F in 2018
Netskope, Inc. is a cloud application analytics and policy company that specializes in providing a secure Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform for enterprises. The company's primary offering, Netskope Security Cloud, delivers visibility and real-time protection for data and users accessing cloud services, websites, and private applications. Netskope's platform employs patented technology to enable granular control and conditional access, adhering to zero trust principles. The company also offers Cloud XDTM, which enhances visibility into cloud application usage, and NewEdge, a security network that facilitates real-time security without compromising performance. Additionally, Netskope provides a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) to manage cloud applications and prevent data exfiltration, as well as a cloud-based web security solution that safeguards against malware and advanced threats. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Netskope serves various industries, including financial services, government, healthcare, and retail, while maintaining data centers across multiple countries to support its global operations.

Deliveroo

Series F in 2017
Deliveroo is an online food delivery platform headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2012 by Gregory Orlowski and William Shu, the company connects consumers with local restaurants, enabling quick and convenient ordering and delivery services. Deliveroo operates in 11 countries across more than 800 towns and cities, boasting a portfolio of over 140,000 restaurants globally. To facilitate deliveries, Deliveroo employs approximately 180,000 riders worldwide. The company generates revenue through various channels, including commissions, user fees, restaurant sign-up fees, and packaging sales.

Deliveroo

Series F in 2017
Deliveroo is an online food delivery platform headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2012 by Gregory Orlowski and William Shu, the company connects consumers with local restaurants, enabling quick and convenient ordering and delivery services. Deliveroo operates in 11 countries across more than 800 towns and cities, boasting a portfolio of over 140,000 restaurants globally. To facilitate deliveries, Deliveroo employs approximately 180,000 riders worldwide. The company generates revenue through various channels, including commissions, user fees, restaurant sign-up fees, and packaging sales.

Sumo Logic

Series F in 2017
Sumo Logic, Inc. is a cloud-native software-as-a-service company that specializes in machine data analytics, enabling organizations to harness the power of their data for operational, security, and business intelligence. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Sumo Logic provides a platform that automates the collection, ingestion, and analysis of various data types, including application, infrastructure, security, and Internet of Things (IoT) data. The platform supports real-time log management and analytics, delivering actionable insights across the entire application lifecycle. With over 2,000 global customers, Sumo Logic assists organizations in troubleshooting and securing their applications, helping them to embrace digital transformation and improve their competitive advantage. Its multi-tenant service model fosters continuous innovation, thereby enhancing business value and growth for its clients.

Funding Circle

Series F in 2017
Funding Circle is a UK-based company established in 2010, operating an online marketplace that connects small and medium-sized businesses seeking loans with a diverse range of investors, including individuals, banks, asset management companies, and government-backed entities. The platform facilitates both unsecured and secured loans for various purposes such as business growth, working capital, asset purchase, and property development. Funding Circle also works with institutional investors on securitization programs and acts as a special purpose entity issuing debt securities. The company's mission is to provide businesses with access to finance and investors with attractive returns, fostering economic growth and job creation.

Freshworks

Series F in 2016
Freshworks Inc. develops innovative software solutions designed to enhance customer engagement for businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company provides a suite of software-as-a-service products that cater to various business functions. Its offerings include Freshdesk for customer support, Freshsales CRM for sales management, Freshservice for IT service management, and Freshteam for recruitment and employee management. Additionally, Freshworks provides tools like Freshchat for customer interaction, Freshmarketer for marketing automation, and Freshcaller for cloud-based telephony. The company's solutions enable organizations to acquire, engage, and retain customers while offering a comprehensive view of customer interactions. Freshworks has a global presence with offices in multiple countries, including India, the UK, Australia, Germany, France, Singapore, and the Netherlands. Its commitment to delivering user-friendly software ensures a quick return on investment for its clients.

Slack

Series F in 2016
Slack Technologies, Inc., established in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, operates a cloud-based communication and collaboration platform, Slack. This platform facilitates team messaging, file sharing, and integration with various business tools, catering to a wide range of industries, from startups to large enterprises. Slack's software-as-a-service model enables real-time communication and data sharing, aiming to increase organizational efficiency and productivity.

Couchbase

Series F in 2016
Couchbase, Inc. is a provider of NoSQL databases tailored for enterprises, particularly for web and mobile applications. The company offers a comprehensive Couchbase platform that includes Couchbase Server, a high-performance distributed database, Couchbase Lite, an embedded database for mobile devices, and Couchbase Sync Gateway, which synchronizes data between mobile devices and the cloud. Additionally, Couchbase provides a cloud-native autonomous database management platform through its Kubernetes Operator and a fully-managed Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) known as Couchbase Cloud. The platform is designed to handle massive data volumes in real time, making it suitable for industries such as social networking, online gaming, advertising, and e-commerce. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an office in Manchester, United Kingdom, Couchbase was founded in 2008 and rebranded from Membase, Inc. in 2011. The company focuses on empowering developers to create innovative and personalized customer experiences through its agile and scalable database solutions.

Knewton

Series F in 2015
Knewton, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in providing an online adaptive learning engine. Founded in 2008, Knewton's platform offers students personalized study recommendations, teachers access to analytics for improved student support, and publishers valuable content insights for creating effective digital products. The company focuses on adaptive learning solutions across various subjects, including mathematics, economics, biology, chemistry, and more, particularly for higher education. Knewton's technology is utilized by educational institutions and companies globally, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, Singapore, and Dubai. The company has received recognition as a "Technology Pioneer" from the World Economic Forum and has been acknowledged multiple times as one of the most innovative companies in education.

Lookout

Series F in 2014
Lookout, Inc. is a cybersecurity company specializing in cloud-based technology solutions for mobile security. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in major cities worldwide, Lookout offers a range of products including mobile security apps for both Android and iOS devices. Its solutions encompass Mobile Threat Protection, a Mobile Intelligence Center for real-time threat investigations, and an App Vetting API designed to secure enterprise and commercial app stores. By providing organizations with tools to enable bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies, ensure compliance, and combat advanced mobile threats, Lookout empowers enterprises and individuals to safeguard their sensitive data across devices, applications, networks, and clouds. The company's platform is trusted by various enterprises, government agencies, and millions of consumers, allowing them to manage their data securely and efficiently.

Etsy

Series F in 2012
Etsy, Inc. is an e-commerce platform that specializes in connecting buyers and sellers of handmade, vintage, and craft items. Launched in June 2005 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, Etsy operates marketplaces primarily in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, France, and Germany. The platform features approximately 66 million items across various categories, including clothing, accessories, jewelry, craft supplies, and home goods. Etsy offers a range of services for sellers, such as Etsy Payments for payment processing, Etsy Ads for advertising their products, and Etsy Shipping Labels for discounted shipping options. Additionally, it provides seller tools like the Shop Manager dashboard for order and inventory management, promotional resources, and community support through Etsy Teams. As of the end of 2023, Etsy has facilitated transactions for over 96 million buyers and 9 million sellers, achieving a consolidated gross merchandise volume of $13.2 billion.

Azul Systems

Series F in 2007
Azul Systems, Inc., established in 2002 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in designing and developing Java runtime solutions. The company offers Zing, a Java Virtual Machine (JVM) tailored for enterprise applications requiring low latency, high transaction rates, and consistent response times. Additionally, Azul provides Zulu, a range of certified, open-source builds of OpenJDK with flexible commercial support options, catering to various enterprise, cloud, and embedded/IoT applications. Azul serves Fortune 500 and Global 1000 enterprises across industries such as capital markets, digital advertising, and telecom, selling its products in the United States and EMEA countries.

Groove Networks

Series F in 2003
Groove Networks, founded in 1999, developed software that facilitated virtual team collaboration. Its key product, Groove, offered a desktop application enabling joint work and customizable, open collaboration features to enhance existing solutions. Microsoft acquired Groove Networks in 2005 and later integrated its technology into Microsoft Office.

Vertical Networks

Series F in 2001
Vertical Networks is a distributor of IP-PBX software and communications solutions for branch offices and stores, delivers customizable solutions to several industries, including financial services, healthcare, publishing, and retail.
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