Accel is a global venture capital firm founded in 1983, with headquarters in Palo Alto, California, and offices in London and New York City. The firm operates across seed, early, and growth-stage investing through products including Accel Early and Seed, the Accel Growth and Leaders Fund, Accel Atoms, a Sidecar Fund, and dedicated funds for India and Europe. Accel partners with exceptional founders to build industry-defining technology companies, providing strategic guidance and operational support.
In April 2026, Accel announced a $5 billion raise for Leaders Fund V alongside its Sidecar Fund. The firm expanded its Accel Atoms program through a November 2025 partnership with Google, providing AI infrastructure and mentorship to pre-seed startups. Notable portfolio companies include Facebook, Dropbox, Slack, Spotify, Atlassian, Chargebee, and Podium. Key partners include Jim Breyer and the global investment team across the United States, Europe, and India.
Accel - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments811
Current Portfolio Count336
Total Portfolio Exits28
Top Investment Stages
Series A194 (29.3%)
Series B161 (24.4%)
Seed125 (18.9%)
Series C112 (16.9%)
Series D69 (10.4%)
Stage Mix
Series A 29%Series B 24%Seed 19%Series C 17%Series D 10%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
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Accel - Classification
- Also Known As
- Accel Partners LP
- NAICS
- 520000Finance and Insurance
- 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
- 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
- SIC
- 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
- 6790Miscellaneous Investing
- 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
- ISIC
- 6499Other financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding activities, n.e.c.
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- NAICS
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
- SIC
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end