India can build next cybersecurity giants: Accel's Prayank SwaroopIndia is at the early stages of a cybersecurity boom, with strong potential to produce global leaders, says Accel partner Prayank Swaroop. ...
02 Aug, 2025, 11.00 AM IST
The AI story not many are telling: What India is about to lose by remaining in peacetime mode in a warzoneAccel's Shekhar Kirani and Prayank Swaroop have warned that Indian AI startups risk lagging behind global competitors due to a cautious app...
05 Jun, 2025, 01.31 PM IST
Accel, Kae Capital lead $2.6 million funding in compliance management startup BPR HubThe funds will be utilised to scale the platform globally, expand the team, and develop new product features to meet rising demand for effi...
21 Jan, 2025, 11.12 AM IST
With new $650 million war chest for India, Accel eyes AI, consumer, fintech, manufacturing startupsAccel announced that it has raised a $650 million early-stage fund to support bold founders in India and Southeast Asia. This fund focuses ...
06 Jan, 2025, 01.21 PM IST
Accel eyes more IPOs in ‘standout’ market India this yearAccel plans to take more startups public this year. The venture fund closed its eighth India-focused fund of $650 million. Accel aims to in...
06 Jan, 2025, 06.00 AM IST
$100 million deals back on table: Resurgence after reset, speakers agree at the Indian VC ecosystem panel at ET Soonicorns Summit 2024At the ongoing ET Soonicorns Summit 2024, the panellists at ‘Surge in Investor Interest: Vision and Outlook of the Indian VC Ecosystem Beyo...
20 Sep, 2024, 06.15 PM IST
Accel Atoms 4.0 to invest up to $1 million in startups focused on 'Bharat' opportunity, AIAccel has launched the fourth edition of its pre-seed scaling programme, Accel Atoms 4.0, offering up to USD 1 million in funding and perks...
12 Sep, 2024, 03.20 PM IST
Zetwerk appoints former Royal Enfield CEO Vinod Kumar Dasari to its Board of DirectorsZetwerk has appointed Vinod Kumar Dasari, former CEO of Royal Enfield, to its board of directors. Dasari, with extensive experience in manu...
12 Aug, 2024, 11.07 AM IST
Indian cybersecurity startups on growth path: Accel’s Prayank SwaroopAccel's Prayank Swaroop said Indian cybersecurity firms are generating interest and are set for growth in the near future. He pointed out t...
25 Jul, 2024, 05.54 PM IST
Indian cybersecurity startups poised for strong growth amid rising global spend: Accel's Prayank SwaroopHighlighting the potential of the country's cybersecurity market, Swaroop said Indian cybersecurity startups are poised to make a global im...
25 Jul, 2024, 03.17 PM IST
Global experts, CISOs, founders to converge at Accel Cybersecurity Summit in Bengaluru on July 25The summit comes when India's cybersecurity landscape is witnessing remarkable growth, and demand for products and services is rising at a ...
05 Jul, 2024, 03.13 PM IST
Tax officials raid Zetwerk’s offices, founders’ homes suspecting tax evasionAccel India, D1 Capital Partners, Greenoaks Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Sequoia Capital are some of Zetwerk’s investors.
18 Mar, 2022, 09.08 AM IST
Slintel raises $20 million in funding round led by GGV CapitalSlintel, a startup that builds sales intelligence platforms for enterprises, has seen 5X growth in both revenue and customer base over the ...
10 Jun, 2021, 07.00 PM IST
Slintel raises $4.2 million in funding led by Accel PartnersThe Mountain View, California-based startup plans to utilise the capital to aggressively market itself and grow its customer base.
20 Oct, 2020, 06.58 PM IST
Slintel bags $1.5 million seed fundingThe startup said it will utilise the fresh capital to grow its own marketing and sales operations.
13 Dec, 2019, 08.27 AM IST
Manufacturing services startup Zetwerk raises $9 million in Series-A roundZetwerk will utilise the fresh funds to expand its supply base across India and will build a host of tools to help small manufacturers run ...
27 Mar, 2019, 09.54 AM IST
Bizongo gets $3 million from Accel, IDG VenturesPrayank Swaroop, principal investor at Accel who is on the board of Bizongo, said the differentiator for the startup compared to other B2B ...
05 Nov, 2016, 11.08 AM IST