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 Series F

Invoca

Series F in 2022
Invoca, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in AI-powered call tracking and analytics, focusing on enhancing marketing and sales through actionable insights from customer conversations. Its platform provides tools for measuring and optimizing inbound calls, allowing marketers to achieve detailed campaign attribution and understand caller intent. The company offers a suite of call intelligence solutions, including voice analytics, a real-time engagement engine, and integrations with major marketing and sales applications. Invoca's products, such as the voice marketing cloud and machine learning algorithms, empower businesses to enhance their customer interactions and drive revenue growth. The company serves a wide range of sectors, including consumer and business-to-business markets, and has established partnerships with prominent brands such as AutoNation and Verizon. Founded in 2007 and based in Santa Barbara, California, Invoca has expanded its presence with additional offices in San Francisco and Denver.

Chainalysis

Series F in 2022
Chainalysis Inc. is a blockchain analysis company that specializes in developing anti-money laundering software for cryptocurrency businesses. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Copenhagen, Tokyo, and Singapore, the company offers a range of products to enhance compliance and security in the cryptocurrency sector. Its primary tools include REACTOR, an interactive investigation tool that helps identify offenders and visualize data, and an API that provides transaction-based risk scoring by tracking the source and destination of funds. Chainalysis also provides activity monitoring reports and due diligence tools that assist financial institutions in assessing risks, estimating potential criminal revenues, and identifying emerging threats. The company serves a diverse clientele, including government agencies, banks, exchanges, insurance firms, and various cryptocurrency businesses, facilitating safer interactions within the decentralized finance landscape.

Cult.Fit

Series F in 2021
Cult.Fit is a health and fitness company that provides a comprehensive platform for fitness, nutrition, and mental well-being. Founded in 2016 by Mukesh Bansal and Ankit Nagori, and headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka, Cult.Fit aims to make fitness enjoyable and accessible. The company offers a variety of trainer-led group workout classes and emphasizes preventive healthcare techniques through its mobile application. This platform integrates services for mental wellness, healthy eating, and fitness, allowing users to manage their health and lifestyle in one place. By combining engaging content, coaching, and convenient delivery, Cult.Fit supports individuals in adopting healthier habits while promoting overall well-being.

Aura

Series F in 2021
Aura is an information technology company dedicated to creating a safer internet for everyone. People are doing more online than ever, but as our lives get more connected, it's hard to know what’s safe. Aura believes people should be able to live their digital lives with peace of mind. Its mission is to create a safer internet by making comprehensive digital security simple to understand and easy to use so everyone can stay safe online.

Vinted

Series F in 2021
Vinted operates an online marketplace intended to make second-hand the first choice. Its platform offers a peer-to-peer marketplace for girls and women to buy, sell, and swap clothes with an online chatting feature, enabling users to shop with ease at low cost.

Vectra AI

Series F in 2021
Vectra AI, Inc. specializes in artificial intelligence-based solutions designed to detect and respond to cyberattacks across cloud, data center, and enterprise environments. The company's Cognito platform enhances threat detection and investigation by utilizing AI to collect and enrich network metadata, enabling real-time identification of both known and unknown threats. Vectra AI offers three key applications within the Cognito platform: Cognito Stream, which delivers security-enriched metadata to data lakes and SIEMs; Cognito Recall, a cloud-based tool for storing and investigating enriched metadata related to threats; and Cognito Detect, which leverages AI to identify and prioritize hidden attackers swiftly. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Vectra AI also maintains research and development centers in Dublin, Austin, and Cambridge. The company aims to empower enterprises to detect advanced attacks early, thereby preventing potential breaches.

Sysdig

Series F in 2021
Sysdig, Inc. is a provider of cloud-native security and monitoring software, focusing on the needs of development and operations teams as well as security professionals. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Sysdig offers a platform that includes a runtime threat detection engine and a variety of tools for monitoring containerized applications. The company's solutions enable real-time visibility and risk detection across cloud workloads, helping organizations identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and potential threats. With a combination of open-source and commercial offerings, along with a dedicated team of threat researchers, Sysdig empowers enterprises to navigate the complexities of modern cloud-native infrastructures while ensuring 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.

BetterCloud

Series F in 2020
BetterCloud, Inc. specializes in providing cloud office solutions to organizations globally, focusing on SaaS management for IT professionals. The company offers a centralized platform, BetterCloud Discover, which enhances operational efficiency by streamlining the management of licenses across various SaaS applications. Its solutions include user lifecycle management, data discovery, security automation, and IT automation, along with an automation engine called Workflows that ensures compliance and accuracy in critical processes. BetterCloud also features platform APIs for securing the SaaS application ecosystem and content scanning capabilities for popular platforms like Google Drive and Slack. With a growing customer base that spans SMBs, mid-market, and enterprise companies across diverse industries, BetterCloud addresses the challenges of managing an increasingly large number of SaaS applications. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, the company has established a strategic partnership with Dropbox to enhance its service offerings.

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 designed for individuals who prefer managing their finances through smartphones rather than traditional banking methods. The bank's app provides real-time updates on spending, categorizes transactions, and includes budgeting tools, allowing users to track their financial activities effortlessly. Notable features include "Pots," which enable users to allocate funds for specific goals, and a premium service called "Monzo Plus," which offers enhancements like custom card designs and travel insurance. Monzo's platform also provides instant notifications for transactions and updates account balances without delay, helping users manage their finances effectively without incurring usage fees.

Netskope

Series F in 2018
Netskope, Inc. is a cloud application analytics and policy company that offers a comprehensive software-as-a-service platform aimed at securing data and users across various environments. Its primary offering, Netskope Security Cloud, provides visibility and real-time protection against threats when accessing cloud services, websites, and private applications. The platform employs a unique approach that allows for granular control of cloud application usage, enabling organizations to monitor user activities and secure sensitive information without the need for traditional restrictive measures. Additionally, Netskope operates NewEdge, a global security private cloud network that enhances security without compromising performance. The company also provides a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) to manage cloud application use, along with a cloud-based web security solution designed to prevent malware and detect advanced threats. Serving a range of industries, including finance, healthcare, and retail, Netskope focuses on promoting good digital citizenship while supporting organizations in their digital transformation efforts. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Netskope has data centers across multiple countries to meet global security needs.

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. offers a cloud-native software-as-a-service platform designed for machine data analytics, enabling organizations to effectively manage the challenges of digital transformation and cloud computing. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, the company provides tools for automating the collection, ingestion, and analysis of various data types, including application, infrastructure, security, and IoT data. Its platform supports operational intelligence, security intelligence, and business intelligence, delivering real-time insights that help organizations build, run, and secure modern applications and cloud infrastructures. With over 2,000 global customers, Sumo Logic supports continuous innovation and helps businesses enhance their competitive advantage through actionable intelligence derived from machine-generated data.

Funding Circle

Series F in 2017
Funding Circle Limited operates an online marketplace that connects small and medium-sized businesses seeking loans with individual and institutional investors. Founded in 2009 and based in London, the platform allows various lenders, including individuals, banks, local councils, and financial organizations, to provide unsecured and secured loans for various business needs, such as working capital, asset purchases, and property development. By facilitating direct lending, Funding Circle offers businesses fast access to financing while providing investors with the opportunity to earn attractive returns. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including software, retail, energy, healthcare, construction, e-commerce, and industrial sectors, aiming to foster growth, create jobs, and support local communities.

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. operates a cloud-based communication and collaboration platform designed to enhance organizational communication. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Slack enables users to exchange messages, share files, and integrate with a variety of business tools and services. The platform is utilized by teams across multiple industries, from startups to large enterprises, promoting increased efficiency and productivity. Slack's offerings are provided under a software-as-a-service model, and the company also manages the Slack Fund, which invests in teams developing innovative products aimed at improving workplace 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. It offers personal security applications for both Android and iOS devices, focusing on mobile threat protection and theft prevention. Lookout's product suite also includes the Mobile Intelligence Center, which facilitates real-time access to mobile threat data, and an App Vetting API that secures enterprise and commercial app stores. The company aims to empower organizations to implement Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies, ensure compliance, and combat advanced mobile threats. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Lookout has expanded its presence with offices in several global locations, including Boston, London, and Tokyo. It serves a diverse clientele, including enterprises, government agencies, and millions of consumers, by providing solutions that safeguard sensitive data across devices, applications, networks, and clouds.

Etsy

Series F in 2012
Etsy, Inc. operates online marketplaces primarily in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, France, and Germany, connecting buyers and sellers of handmade, vintage, and craft items. The company offers a diverse range of approximately 66 million products across various categories, including clothing, jewelry, craft supplies, and home goods. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, Etsy provides seller services such as payment processing through Etsy Payments, advertising via Etsy Ads, and discounted shipping labels for sellers in select countries. Additionally, it offers tools like the Shop Manager dashboard for inventory and order management, Targeted Offers for promotions, and educational resources for sellers. With significant gross merchandise volume and a growing user base of over 96 million buyers and 9 million sellers as of 2023, Etsy has established itself as a key player in the e-commerce market.

Azul Systems

Series F in 2007
Azul specializes in providing Java runtime solutions tailored for modern enterprises, particularly in cloud and embedded environments. The company focuses exclusively on Java and the Java Virtual Machine, offering fully supported, standards-compliant products. Its key offerings include Zing, a JVM optimized for low latency and high transaction rates suitable for various enterprise applications, and Zulu, a family of certified open-source builds of OpenJDK that come with flexible commercial support options. Azul’s solutions are designed to enhance Java application performance, scalability, and efficiency, helping businesses improve their operations and gain a competitive edge through cost reduction and increased revenue.

Groove Networks

Series F in 2003
Groove networks provided a "virtual office" through software that allowed teams of people to work together over a network. Groove software offered organizations both a desktop application for joint work and a set of customizable, open collaboration capabilities that enhance the utility and value of existing solutions. Groove Networks was acquired by Microsoft in March of 2005, and has been re-released as a software. See http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/groove/default.aspx

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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