Accel

Global early- and growth-stage firm with a four-decade enterprise software and consumer track record across the US, Europe and India.

Founded in 1983 by Arthur Patterson and Jim Swartz, Accel pioneered the 'prepared mind' thesis-driven approach to venture investing. The firm operates from Palo Alto, London and Bangalore, backing companies from seed through growth. In April 2026 it announced $5 billion in late-stage capital to support breakouts from its global portfolio.