Accel

Accel

Active VCPalo Alto, United States

Accel is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, United States, focused on Pre-Seed to Late Stage startups in Artificial Intelligence, SaaS & Enterprise, and Developer Tools & Data. This profile covers its focus and how founders can get in front of it in 2026.

Accel is an seed and growth-stage venture capital firm that helps technology companies throughout the various stages of development.

Round Funded's research counts at least 800 portfolio companies for Accel. The Round Funded catalog lists 48 people at Accel, with a median check size of $500K. Their investment records include Personio, Sorare, and Vercel.

Investment focus
Artificial IntelligenceSaaS & EnterpriseDeveloper Tools & DataCybersecurityHardware & Deep TechRobotics & Automation
Investment stages
Pre-SeedSeedSeries ASeries BLate Stage
Location
Palo Alto, United States
Founded
1983
Team size
101-250
Portfolio companies
800+

What stages does Accel invest in?

Stages
Pre-SeedSeedSeries ASeries BLate Stage
Sectors
Artificial IntelligenceSaaS & EnterpriseDeveloper Tools & DataCybersecurityHardware & Deep TechRobotics & Automation
Based in
Palo Alto, United States
Median check (people at the firm)
$500K

About Accel

Accel invests in sectors such as enterprise software, consumer internet, financial technology, and cybersecurity. It participates in funding rounds ranging from seed and pre-seed stages to growth-stage capital. Beyond direct investment, the organization offers operational resources to assist founders with product development and talent recruitment. The firm connects entrepreneurs with a network of industry peers and mentors to facilitate market expansion.

Source: the organization's public company profile.

Which companies has Accel backed?

  • Personio
  • Sorare
  • Vercel
  • Mux
  • Genesis Global
  • Ally.io
  • Rows
  • Ermetic
  • Raycast
  • Charles
  • Productiv
  • Sentry
  • Primer
  • Socure
  • Monzo
  • SingleStore
  • UiPath
  • Zomentum
  • Snyk
  • Hopin
  • Wallapop
  • FalconX
  • Nuvemshop
  • Privacera
  • Bizongo
  • CyCognito
  • RentoMojo
  • Webflow
  • Bevy
  • Klaviyo

From the investment records of people at Accel in the Round Funded catalog: 253 companies in all. Linked names have their own page on Round Funded.

Who are the investors at Accel?

How to pitch Accel

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About this profile

This profile is part of Round Funded, an investor database and outreach platform for founders. It covers 60,000+ active VCs, angels, family offices and accelerators with verified contacts, lets you send pitches from your own Gmail, and includes a free Data Room for your raise. How this data is built.

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Round Funded. "Accel." Round Funded investor database, updated October 19, 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Accel invest in?

Accel focuses on Artificial Intelligence, SaaS & Enterprise, Developer Tools & Data, and Cybersecurity. Match your sector and stage before reaching out, then find similar active investors on Round Funded.

What stage does Accel invest at?

Accel focuses on Pre-Seed to Late Stage rounds. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.

Is Accel actively investing?

Yes. Round Funded's research found that Accel has made a new investment or run a new cohort since 2024. Reach out with a personalized pitch that fits its stage and focus, then track who opens it.

Where is Accel based?

Accel is based in Palo Alto, United States. You can reach out from anywhere with a pitch that matches its focus.

How do I contact Accel?

Unlock a verified email for Accel and reach out with a personalized pitch on Round Funded. We show only deliverable contacts, so your outreach does not bounce.

Which companies has Accel backed?

The investment records of people at Accel in Round Funded's catalog include Personio, Sorare, Vercel, Mux, and Genesis Global.

Who are the investors at Accel?

Investors at Accel with a Round Funded profile include Ryan Sweeney, Rosa S, and Christine Esserman.

What check size do investors at Accel write?

The median check size of 48 people at Accel in Round Funded's catalog is $500K.

What firms are similar to Accel?

Firms with an overlapping focus include Wing Venture Capital, Innovation Endeavors, Morado Ventures, and Firebolt Ventures. Each has its own profile on Round Funded.

What is Round Funded?

Round Funded is an investor database and outreach platform for startup founders. It lists 60,000+ active investors with verified contacts, filtered to recent investment activity, and lets founders send personalized pitches from their own Gmail, track replies, and share a free Data Room. Round+ starts at $99 per month with a 3-day trial.

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