Accel is a global venture capital firm founded in 1983 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California. It supports entrepreneurs from early to growth stages, guided by the philosophy of being the “first partner to exceptional teams everywhere.” Known for early investments in companies such as Facebook, Dropbox, and Spotify, Accel has offices across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, and focuses on technology-driven sectors including SaaS, enterprise, and consumer technology.