Accel Partners

Type: Private
On the web: http://www.accel.com

How fast can you make money? Venture capital and growth equity investment firm Accel Partners hopes to accelerate that. Founded in 1983, the firm, which has more than $6 billion under management, makes early-stage investments mostly in software and networking companies. Accel also targets more established companies in IT, internet, digital media, mobile, networking, software, and services. After making an investment Accel typically provides its companies with strategic financing, recruiting, and business development, among other services. Its strategy has helped grow some of the most powerful and influential tech companies in the world including Macromedia, Riverbed, Groupon, and Facebook.

Officers:
Founder and General Partner: Arthur C. Patterson
Founder and General Partner: Venture Capital

Competitors:
Kleiner Perkins
Mayfield Fund
Vulcan