Accel

Accel is a global venture capital firm that partners with ambitious entrepreneurs to build businesses. Founded by Jim Swartz and Arthur Patterson in 1983, the firm invests in technology companies across stages of development, including seed, early-stage, and growth-stage businesses. Its investment interests span enterprise software, SaaS, consumer companies, AI, cloud, security, fintech, and developer tools.

Accel works with founders through dedicated teams serving markets across the Bay Area, London, and Bangalore. Its portfolio includes companies such as Facebook, Slack, and Dropbox, and the firm’s website lists hundreds of portfolio companies. Accel describes its role as being the first partner to exceptional teams everywhere, combining investment with support for founders as they build and grow companies in their markets.