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Accel is a global venture firm renowned for early bets on breakout consumer and enterprise startups. With decades of experience and ~$18B under management, Accel supports founders from seed through growth with deep operational expertise. Notable success stories include Facebook, Slack, Dropbox, and more. They invest across verticals and geographies—from US to LatAm, India, Europe, and beyond.
Fund Size:
~ $18 billion AUM, with $1.8B raised in its most recent Growth Fund VI
Average Check:
Typically writes rounds from $0.5M up to $50M across seed to growth stages
Location:
Palo Alto
Stage Focus:
Seed, Series A, Series B, and beyond (generalist across consumer, SaaS, fintech, enterprise, health)
Household Brands:
Facebook, Slack, Dropbox, Bumble, Etsy
Contact:
Andrew Braccia (Partner) andrew.braccia@accel.com
Miles Clements (Partner) miles.clements@accel.com