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Accel India

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Investor type

VC

Founded

1983

AUM

$36 000 M

Location

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Middle East Europe South America North America Africa Asia Australia and others
Investor profile last updated: 23 August, 2026

Profile

Accel is a global venture capital firm headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with a strong emphasis on early-stage investments. Founded in 1983, the firm has established significant operations in North America, Europe, and India, supported by experienced teams in each region. Accel prides itself on its deep sector knowledge and global network, enabling it to mentor and support startups through challenges and growth phases.

Accel invests across a wide range of sectors including AI, Cloud/SaaS, Consumer, Enterprise, Fintech, Security, and Developer Tools. The firm typically targets early-stage opportunities from Seed to Series B with check sizes that can vary based on the needs of the startup. Accel manages approximately $3.5 billion across several funds, including a recent $800 million fund focused on Europe, a $1.35 billion global fund, an $800 million US fund, and a $550 million fund for Indian markets.

The firm has an impressive portfolio that includes a diverse set of companies. Notable investments include Monzo - a digital bank, Trade Republic - a mobile investment platform, Vinted - a secondhand fashion marketplace, Synthesia - an AI video platform, and various others that represent the firm's versatile investment approach.

Industry

Quantum Computing Developer Tools TravelTech AdTech HealthTech Music LegalTech Cloud Energy MedTech AI Travel Transportation Telecommunications Sports/SportsTech Software Security SaaS Robotics Real Estate Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Media and Entertainment Financial Services Fintech Technology

Accel India Funds

Name Type
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Industry
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Stage
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Region 		Size AUM Launch date
Accel India Fund VI
Venture Capital (VC)
Consumer Products
Consumer Services (B2C)
Media and Entertainment
SaaS
Software
Pre-seed
Seed
Asia
$5-10 m
$550 M
October 2019
Accel London VII
Venture Capital (VC)
Financial Services
Fintech
Media and Entertainment
SaaS
Security
Software
Pre-seed
Seed
North America
Europe
Asia
$5-10 m
$650 M
June 2021
Accel India Fund VIII
Venture Capital (VC)
Consumer Products
Consumer Services (B2C)
Financial Services
Fintech
SaaS
Software
Technology
Pre-seed
Seed
Asia
$5-10 m
$650 M
January 2025
Accel Fund
Venture Capital (VC)
Fintech
AI
Cloud
Seed
Series A
Series B
North America
Europe
Asia
$1-5 m
$33 M
April 2026
European Fund IX
Venture Capital (VC)
AI
Seed
Series A
Europe
$1-5 m
$800 M
August 2026

Contacts

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Title
Email
Social Networks
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Andrew Braccia General Partner
General Partner
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LinkedIn
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Andrei Brasoveanu Partner
Partner
a•••@•••
LinkedIn
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FAQs about Accel India

Accel India is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A, Seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $50-100 m.
Accel India is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Accel India was founded in 1983.
Accel India invests in companies and startups in Quantum Computing, Developer Tools, TravelTech, AdTech, HealthTech, Music, LegalTech, Cloud, Energy, MedTech, AI, Travel, Transportation, Telecommunications, Sports/SportsTech, Software, Security, SaaS, Robotics, Real Estate, Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C), Media and Entertainment, Financial Services, Fintech, Technology.
Accel India invests in companies and startups in Middle East, Europe, South America, North America, Africa, Asia, Australia and others.
Accel India invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).
Accel India usually invests $50-100 m on average.
Accel India has around $36 000m assets under management.
Accel India last fund was created/launched in 2026-08-12
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