... venture capital firms, supporting technology startups at all stages of development. Established in 1983, Accel (formerly known as Accel Partners ) has invested in notable companies such as Facebook (owned by Meta, banned in Russia), Spotify, Dropbox, Slack , and Flipkart . In this article, we will take an in-depth look at the history of the fund, its investment strategies, the startup selection process, and the successful and unsuccessful deals that have impacted its reputation and development. History ...