Accel

Thesis

Accel is a generalist firm investing from early to growth stage, with Sonali De Rycker leading European investing as a Partner based in London — one of the most senior women in European venture. The firm's portfolio spans some of the best-known outcomes in venture history.

Notable portfolio companies

• Facebook
• Slack
• Spotify
• Dropbox
• UiPath

For LPs evaluating this fund

A megafund platform, not an emerging-manager bet — the case for allocating here is track record and access rather than the outsized-return-per-dollar profile a smaller, newer fund can offer.

Sources

• Accel ↗

Facts here reflect public reporting at time of writing. Fund status, thesis and minimums change — verify current details directly with Accel before acting. Portfolio company names are illustrative of a fund's activity, not an endorsement by, or current relationship confirmation from, the named company.