Accel is a global venture capital firm that partners with exceptional founders from inception through all phases of private company growth. Founded in 1983, the firm has a long history of backing category-defining companies such as Facebook, Slack, Spotify, Atlassian, and CrowdStrike. Accel operates offices in Palo Alto, San Francisco, London, and Bangalore, supporting entrepreneurs across diverse sectors including enterprise software, consumer technology, fintech, and cybersecurity.