Accel stories

Aug 11, 2026

Accel closes $3.5 billion global fundraising including oversubscribed $550 million India fund

Accel raised $3.5 billion across global funds including a $550 million India-focused vehicle that closed within weeks, less than two years after its previous India fund.

Aug 11, 20262 sources

Apr 16, 2026

Accel Raises $5 Billion Fund Focused on Late-Stage Investments

Venture firm Accel raised $5 billion, with $4 billion allocated to its late-stage Leaders Fund targeting approximately 20 investments averaging $200 million each.

Apr 16, 20261 source

Apr 13, 2026

Vercel CEO Signals IPO Readiness as AI Agents Fuel Revenue Surge

Vercel CEO Guillermo Rauch stated at the HumanX conference that the company is 'ready and getting more ready every day' for an IPO, citing AI agents as a major driver of revenue growth.

Apr 13, 20261 source