About Accel
Accel is a venture capital firm founded in 1983. It is primarily based out of Palo Alto, United States. As of Jun 2026, Accel is an active investor, having invested in 1219 companies, with 72 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Series A round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to High Tech and Consumer. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of Tomo Overall, Accel portfolio has seen 109 unicorns, 46 IPOs and 391 acquisitions including key companies like Slack, Swiggy and Flipkart. A lot of funds co-invest with Accel, with names like Lightspeed Venture Partners sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Accel has team of 99 people including 53 partners.Key Metrics
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Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Series A, Seed & 12 more
Portfolio Unicorns
Accel's List of Top Investments
Accel has a portfolio of 1,219 companies, including 109 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in UNMANND and Napkin.Their portfolio spans across United States, India, United Kingdom and 44 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Consumer and 38 other sectors, across stages such as Series A, Seed and 12 more. Here is the list of top investments by Accel:
1. Slack
Developer of communication software for team collaboration and workflow automation. This platform provides digital channels for messaging, file sharing, and audio or video meetings. It integrates with various third-party applications to centralize project management and task tracking. Users utilize automated workflows to manage routine processes and receive notifications. The software includes search functionality to retrieve information from past conversations and documents. Security features protect data and ensure compliance across the organization. Artificial intelligence tools assist with summarizing content, drafting responses, and managing tasks within the interface.
Key facts about Slack
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $1.22B
- Employee Count: 2,626 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: ADS Ventures, Glynn Capital and 70 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Apr 16, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
2. Swiggy
Hyperlocal delivery and convenience platform for ordering food and groceries. It is a food delivery and quick-commerce platform, with services for food ordering, groceries, dining-out, and pickup and delivery. It uses nearby dark stores or neighborhood cloud stores to fulfill orders, rather than relying on a conventional warehouse or store-to-door grocery workflow. The platform allows users to discover restaurants and order meals. It also provides a service for ordering groceries online. The platform uses tech for order tracking, payments, and customer communication.
Key facts about Swiggy
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹1,000+ Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $3.62B
- Employee Count: 5,263 as on Aug 31, 2025
- Investors: Harmony Partners, Harmony Venture Partners and 89 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Dec 12, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Public
3. Flipkart
Online retailer of various products including electronics, fashion, and groceries. The business provides an array of items such as mobile devices, laptops, televisions, and home appliances. Customers can also find clothing, footwear, beauty products, and home furnishings. Additionally, the retailer offers grocery items, baby care products, and sports equipment.
Key facts about Flipkart
- Founded Year: 2007
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹1,000+ Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $12.1B
- Employee Count: 19,428 as on Apr 30, 2026
- Investors: Helion Venture Partners, SeedFord Partners and 126 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series J, May 25, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
4. Facebook
Operator of a social networking service facilitating connection and communication. Its services allows users to connect with friends, family, and other individuals. It provides tools for sharing updates, photos, and videos. The platform also offers features for creating and joining groups, following interests, and discovering content.
Key facts about Facebook
- Founded Year: 2004
- Location: Menlo Park (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $2.27B
- Employee Count: 26,594 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Sprout Capital Partners, TCV and 118 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Jan 15, 2017, $*****
- Highlight: Public
Provider of home maintenance repair and personal care service professionals. This business facilitates the booking of technicians for appliance repair, plumbing, electrical work, and cleaning tasks. It also connects individuals with practitioners for salon, spa, and grooming treatments performed at residential addresses. The service model coordinates scheduling for various household maintenance and wellness requirements.
Key facts about Urban Company
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Gurugram (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹1,000+ Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $376M
- Employee Count: 2,050 as on Apr 30, 2026
- Investors: Naspers, ABG Capital and 49 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Angel, Jun 29, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Public
Accel's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Accel has invested in 1221 companies over the last 37 years, with an average of 61 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 147 investments, while as of Jun 2026, it has made 66 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Tomo and most recent follow-on round was in Zumutor.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 37 | 29 | 66 |
2025 | 67 | 80 | 147 |
2024 | 59 | 56 | 115 |
2023 | 47 | 36 | 83 |
2022 | 83 | 98 | 181 |
2021 | 92 | 136 | 228 |
2020 | 58 | 81 | 139 |
2019 | 48 | 100 | 148 |
2018 | 43 | 86 | 129 |
2017 | 48 | 72 | 120 |
Accel's Investments by Stage
Accel has made 416 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $19.7M, 372 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $12.3M and 188 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $37.9M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series A | 416 |
Seed | 372 |
Series B | 188 |
Series C | 93 |
Series D | 16 |
Others | 43 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Accel's Investments by Sector
Accel has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, Consumer, Enterprise Infrastructure, FinTech and High Tech. Notably, it has invested in 1109 Tech companies, 825 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 743 Software companies and at least 482 companies focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 604 |
Consumer | 261 |
Enterprise Infrastructure | 213 |
FinTech | 166 |
High Tech | 152 |
Others | 1100 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Accel's Investments by Geography
Accel has made most investments in United States (621), followed by India where it has made 246 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 621 |
India | 246 |
United Kingdom | 68 |
Israel | 30 |
Germany | 27 |
Others | 159 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Accel's recent investments
Accel has made 66 investments in 2026 so far. Tomo and Twenty are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by Accel:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Jun 25, 2026 | United States | Seed | 9840 | ||
Jun 17, 2026 | United States | Series B | 3758 | [+5] | |
Jun 17, 2026 | United States | Seed | 2916 | [+5] | |
Jun 13, 2026 | India | Series B | 2445 | ||
Jun 12, 2026 | India | Seed | 1744 | [+4] |
Unicorns in Accel's Portfolio
Accel has 109 unicorns in its portfolio - Twenty, True Anomaly, Dash0 and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Twenty. It became a unicorn in 2026.Here is a list of unicorns in Accel's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
47 | Building foundational technologies for democracies to prevail in cyberspace and electromagnetic domains | 2024 | Arlington | Series B | wllqpaf | ||
64 | Developer of materials and products for space solutions | 2022 | Centennial | Series D | qilnixv | ||
58 | Cloud based application monitoring software | 2023 | New York City | Series B | yysrwva | ||
49 | Developer of robotic platform designed for industrial deployment and manufacturing tasks | 2025 | Palo Alto | Series A | hzwzpcc | ||
69 | AI agents for automating accounting workflows and engagements | 2023 | New York City | Series B | massecy |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Accel's Portfolio
46 of Accel's portfolio companies have become public. Ethos got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), in Jan 2026 at marketcap of $1.1B and Amagi got listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), National Stock Exchange (NSE) at marketcap of $858M.Here are Accel's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jan 29, 2026 | Oct 30, 2018 | Series B | 7564 | |
Jan 21, 2026 | Mar 16, 2022 | Series E | 8193 | |
Sep 18, 2025 | May 15, 2014 | Series C | 6575 | |
Sep 17, 2025 | Mar 02, 2015 | Seed | 5579 | |
Aug 19, 2025 | Jan 24, 2012 | Series A | 2177 |
Acquired companies in Accel's Portfolio
391 companies from Accel's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was SB Nation in Jun 2026 by Penske Media Corporation for $*****.Here are Accel's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 18, 2026 | Nov 08, 2010 | Series C | 6188 | |
Jun 18, 2026 | May 10, 2021 | Seed | 6905 | |
Jun 16, 2026 | May 05, 2025 | Series C | 1761 | |
Jun 04, 2026 | Nov 10, 2024 | Seed | 6803 | |
Jun 02, 2026 | - | - | 1768 |
Team profile of Accel
Accel has a team of 99 members including 53 Partners, 4 Venture Partners and 32 Principals located in United States, India and 2 more locations. Accel's team sits on the board of 55 companies.Here is a list of top team members in Accel:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Burlingame | - | ||
Partner | Park City | - | ||
Partner | United States | - | ||
Partner | United States | - | ||
Partner | London | - | ||
Partner | London | RingCentral, Primer and 3 more | ||
Partner | San Francisco | - | ||
Partner | San Francisco | |||
Partner | Bengaluru | |||
Partner | Bengaluru |
Co-investors of Accel
Over the past 37 years, 7991 investors have co-invested in Accel's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Accel: Y Combinator, SV Angel and 2463 others have invested in rounds before Accel. There are 56 companies where Y Combinator has invested before Accel and 21 companies where SV Angel has invested before Accel.
- Top Co-investors of Accel: 2285 investors entered a company along with Accel. These include investors like Lightspeed Venture Partners (23 companies).
- Invested after Accel: A total of 3241 investors have invested in Accel's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Tiger Global Management (52 companies), Insight Partners (31 companies) and Alteria Capital (28 companies).
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