Accel
San Francisco · Invests in Global; North America; Europe; Asia · Website
Check size
$2M-$10M
Thesis
Partner with exceptional teams building transformative technology companies across all stages
Likely not a fit for
Hardware-heavy businesses without strong software component
How they invest
- Lead or follow
- Leads or follows
- Fund status
- Actively deploying
- Decision process
- Partnership vote
Partners & team
4 contacts on file
Casey Aylward
Partner · Primary contact
Andrew Braccia
Partner
Rafael Quintanilla
Partner
Dan Levine
Partner
Portfolio
Cursor is an AI-powered coding assistant designed to enhance developer productivity. It provides features such as an editor with AI-assisted coding and a command-line interface, enabling users to streamline their coding processes.
n8n is a flexible AI workflow automation platform that empowers technical teams to build and implement multi-step AI agents and integrate applications with ease. It offers both self-hosted and cloud deployment options, providing users with complete ownership and control over their automation workflows.
PermitFlow is an AI-powered pre-construction platform designed to streamline the construction permitting process. By automating workflows and reducing administrative overhead, it enables contractors and developers to accelerate project timelines and improve profitability.
Kaizen is a global leader in operational excellence and lean consulting, providing tailored solutions across various industries to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Their expertise spans consulting, training, and digital transformation, focusing on continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma.
Flint offers personalized learning solutions powered by AI, designed specifically for schools. It provides tools for both teachers and students to enhance engagement and performance through customized educational experiences.
Hera is a contemporary Seoul beauty brand focused on makeup, skincare, and fragrance, inspired by the dynamic beauty of Seoul and aimed at helping customers express their true selves.
Zed is a global player in the digital market, focusing on the multi-channel distribution and monetization of digital services. With a proprietary platform that encompasses billing, settlement, and real-time analytics, Zed aims to unify the digital experience and provide inclusive access to the digital age across various societies.
Recraft is an AI-powered design platform that enables designers, creatives, and teams to generate and edit images, vectors, and mockups using advanced AI models. With features like background removal, logo generation, and photorealistic image creation, Recraft streamlines the design process while maintaining brand consistency across various assets.
Featured connects subject matter experts with top publishers to increase their exposure and create quality, ready-to-publish content.
100ms AI builds voice-first AI agents for healthcare operations, automating high-friction workflows like scheduling, intake, benefits verification, prior authorization, and telehealth coordination. The company combines deep expertise in real-time communications with healthcare-grade AI infrastructure to help care teams scale with empathy, precision, and compliance.
1Balance is a personalized nutrition company that offers supplements and dietary products aimed at improving health. By combining traditional medicine, herbal science, and technology, the company provides tailored health solutions and a companion app to enhance users' daily health regimens.
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Accel in the news
Fortune
Exclusive: Startup Arrakis emerges from stealth with $38 million in funding to bring AI to industry
1 day ago
BW Disrupt
Plazza Raises $15 Mn From Accel, Elevation Capital, Nexus Venture Partners, Others
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Plazza raises $15 mn in series A led by Accel, Elevation Capital and Nexus Venture Partners
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DealStreetAsia
India: Medicine delivery startup Plazza raises $15m co-led by Accel, Elevation
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Axios
Exclusive: Construction tech startup Agave raises $15M
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Bloomberg.com
Anthropic, Cursor Backer Accel Raises $5 Billion for Big AI Bets
3 months ago
TechCrunch
Accel raises $5B to back late-stage bets
3 months ago
Prosus
Accel and Prosus Announce Inaugural Atoms X Cohort, Backing Six LeapTech Startups
4 months ago
Newcomer | Substack
REVEALED: Accel India Returns Show Early Home Runs, Recent Struggles
5 months ago
Venture Capital Journal
Accel aims for $4bn with latest growth fund
7 months ago
Private Equity International | PEI
VC pioneer Accel seeks at least $4bn for latest growth fund
7 months ago
blog.google
Google’s AI Futures Fund and Accel Atoms are launching a program to accelerate AI innovation in India.
8 months ago
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