Accelerator Ventures
Venture capitalMiami · Pre-Seed–Series B · 5 people tracked
Also known as ACCELERATOR VENTURE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
Investment thesis
Accelerator Ventures focuses on seed-stage investing, writing the first institutional check into early-stage companies. Led by founder Alexander Lloyd, the firm has invested in the first round of over 100 startups, with six reaching public markets and twelve acquired for over $100M, including Zappos, Zynga, Nutanix and Braze. The team looks for seasoned founding teams, timely technology, a novel approach, and products with clear demand at the seed stage. Its portfolio concentrates in areas such as martech/adtech, fintech, data security, e-commerce, HR tech and healthtech, with investments primarily across US hubs like the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, Los Angeles and Miami.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 29 of 41 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×11SaaS ×11Enterprise Software ×9Consumer ×7Fintech ×6Data & Infrastructure ×5Marketing Tech ×4Crypto & Web3 ×3
HQs:United States×16Singapore×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 11 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×82 founders×23 founders×1
Investments · 41 tracked
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Braze is a customer engagement platform that helps brands connect with customers across multiple channels.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS
Bill Magnuson(CEO)Jon Hyman(CTO)Mark Ghermezian
Co-investorsBattery VenturesBlumberg CapitalBullpen CapitalCross Creek AdvisorsFour Acres CapitalICONIQ+10 more
Unified customer data; acquired by Acxiom for $310M.
Nutanix provides a cloud infrastructure platform that enables organizations to run applications, data, and AI across hybrid environments including public clouds, private clouds, datacenters, on-premises, and edge locations.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSan Jose, US
Dheeraj Pandey(Executive Officer, Director)inRajiv Mirani(Executive Officer)Howard Ting(Executive Officer)Duston M. Williams(Executive Officer)Sunil Potti(Executive Officer)David Sangster(Executive Officer)
Co-investors137 VenturesBattery VenturesBlumberg CapitalEMERGENT VENTURESInventus Capital PartnersKhosla Ventures+9 more
Abra provides a digital asset platform for private and institutional clients, offering services across decentralized finance, asset management, and credit with a focus on security and regulatory compliance.
Crypto & Web3FintechSaaS
Bill Barhydt(Founder)in
Co-investorsAngel Collective Opportunity FundArbor VenturesBlockchain CapitalDigital Currency GroupFuture Perfect VenturesIGNIA+10 more
Ad exchange network; acquired by Microsoft.
AngelList's investor management platform provides tools for venture capital and private equity firms to streamline LP interactions, automate fund operations, and deliver reporting and portfolio updates through a branded digital experience.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Avlok Kohli(CEO)
Co-investorsAccompliceAltra VentureAngel Collective Opportunity FundAtacama VenturesBase Venture Management, Inc.Better Tomorrow Ventures+39 more
Beemaps provides real-world video and imagery data for physical AI applications, with coverage refreshed on a scale of days.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechSan Francisco, US
Evan Moss(Founder)Ariel Seidman(Founder)in
Co-investorsBorderless VentureBorderless CapitalCadenzaPantera Capital
Cloudmark offers messaging security and compliance solutions that protect against spam, phishing, SMiShing, viruses, and malware across mobile messaging, email, rich communications, and social media.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsFTV CapitalNGP CapitalIndustry VenturesSummit Partners
Direct email marketing; acquired by Kana for $300M.
Enterprise team development; IPO on NASDAQ (CSOD).
Cornerstone provides learning management and workforce development software that helps organizations enable employee growth and agility through online learning platforms.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaS
Himanshu Palsule(Chief Executive Officer)Dave Arkley(Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer)Michael Pawlyszyn(EVP and Chief Revenue Officer, Americas)Vincent Belliveau(Chief International Officer)Mini Peiris(Chief Marketing Officer)Carina Cortez(Chief People Officer)
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersREV Venture PartnersVantagePoint Capital Partners
Crew32 maintains a database of compensation and workplace culture information that companies can compare against industry benchmarks.
HR Tech
George IshiiJason NazarMike SheridanYadid Ramot
Co-investors500 GlobalAlpha EdisonB Capital GroupB4 CapitalBAM VenturesBonfire Ventures+7 more
LiveRamp is a data collaboration platform that connects first-, second-, and third-party data to enable AI-driven advertising and marketing for brands, publishers, and platforms.
AdTechData & InfrastructureMarketing TechSan Francisco, US
Scott Howe(CEO)
Co-investorsCanaan PartnersDnx VenturesFelicis VenturesLG Technology VenturesOpen Field CapitalRembrandt Venture Partners+1 more
Fabric is a thesis-driven venture firm that invests in companies from inception, having backed 196 companies across robotics, AI, fintech, distributed computing, and web3.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechFintech
Co-investorsFirestartrPeakCambridge AssociatesDN CapitalEIFEuropean Investment Fund+4 more
Facet provides personal financial planning and investment management, using diversified low-cost, tax-efficient ETF portfolios paired with a dedicated CFP professional.
ConsumerFintechBaltimore, US
ANDERSON JONES(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)PAUL MARTIN(Executive Officer)SHRUTI JOSHI(Executive Officer)DARSHAN PATEL(Executive Officer)CHRIS HUFMAN(Executive Officer)LISA RAPUANO(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsMultiplier Capital
Flash caching software; acquired by SanDisk.
Hivemapper is a decentralized mapping network built on Solana that enables contributors to map the world in real time using cameras and apps while earning rewards through a token-based incentive system.
Crypto & Web3Data & Infrastructure
Ariel Seidman(Founder)
Co-investorsBorderless VentureFounder CollectiveHemisphere Ventures LLCHomebrewMulticoin CapitalShine Capital+6 more
Hydra develops Brokkr, an operating system that enables independent data centers to operate AI Factories by providing shared infrastructure, customer access, and monetization tools on a unified network.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingMiami, US
Aaron Ginn(CEO)inAriel Deschapell(Executive Officer)inGarrett Johnson(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardSteve Jang(Director)
Co-investorsComcast VenturesGraph VenturesKindred VenturesLaunchBay CapitalLoup VenturesPROOF+8 more
idilio.tv is a mobile streaming app for Latin American microdramas — original short-form vertical series with 1-to-3-minute episodes, available on iOS and Android.
ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
Gabriela Tafur(CEO)Esteban Ramírez(CTO)
Co-investors10SQ Capital (TenSquared)Blitzscaling VenturesHoneystone VenturesNuMundo VenturesA16Z SpeedrunGoodwater Capital+3 more
Locals is a subscription platform that lets content creators publish videos, live streams, podcasts, and articles directly to their audience while retaining access to their user data, content, and payments.
Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSocial
Co-investorsBalaji Srinivasan
Mytaverse offers a browser-based, hardware-agnostic platform that uses AI-powered immersive 3D environments to train and onboard workers at large, distributed enterprises.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareMiami, US
KENNETH LANDAU(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardDAVID BLUMBERG(Director)inALBERTO PEISACH(Director)JOHN PAUL MILCIUNAS(Director)JAIME LOPEZ(Director)
Co-investorsBlumberg CapitalCorrelation VenturesBaseLayer VenturesMiami Angels
MyTime is an all-in-one point-of-sale and appointment scheduling platform for multi-location retail service chains and franchises such as salons, spas, barbershops, and pet care businesses.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechRetail TechSaaS
Ethan Anderson(Founder)in
Co-investors500 GlobalStage 2 CapitalUpfront VenturesKhosla Ventures
A platform helping game developers and publishers quantify gameplay behavior and increase player retention and monetization.
Co-investorsFirstMark CapitalVanedge CapitalVanedge Capital Limited Partnership
Semantic search; acquired by Microsoft in 2008.
Loans for low income borrowers; acquired by Oportun
Loans for low income borrowers; acquired by Oportun.
Progress Software develops AI-powered application development and deployment tools for enterprises and developers.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Yogesh Gupta(President and CEO)
Co-investorsAmplify PartnersAugust CapitalCrane Venture PartnersJMI EquityNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Verizon Ventures
Rinse combines technology and hospitality with science-based dental care to provide preventive oral health services through modern studio experiences.
ConsumerDigital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Casey Harlin(Founder)in
Co-investorsOptum VenturesPJCY CombinatorPartech Ventures
Rinse operates a platform for on-demand laundry and dry cleaning services, connecting customers with local cleaners through a mobile and web interface.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerSan Francisco, US
James(Co-founder & COO)Ajay Prakash(Founder)in
Co-investorsBase Venture Management, Inc.Innovating CapitalJavelin Venture PartnersUnanimous CapitalPartech Ventures
Rockbot offers a platform for businesses to manage in-location audio and visual experiences, including licensed background music, digital signage, in-store TV content, guest song requests, and audio/visual advertising.
AdTechMedia & EntertainmentRetail TechSaaSOakland, US
Garrett Dodge(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
BoardGabe Karp(Director)David Spector(Director)
Co-investorsBonfire VenturesForefront VentureQuest Venture PartnersXG VenturesDetroit Venture PartnersSusa Ventures
Skyline Robotics develops robotic systems for automated window and facade cleaning on buildings.
Construction TechHardwareRoboticsNew York, US
Co-investorsAlpaca VCKärcher New VenturePerot Jain
Smartling provides enterprise-grade localization and translation software with APIs, SDKs, and CI/CD integrations for software development teams.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS
Jack Welde(Founder)in
Co-investorsBattery VenturesHarmony PartnersICONIQRidge VenturesTenaya CapitalUS Venture Partners+4 more
Snapdocs automates the digital mortgage closing process by connecting lending, settlement, and secondary market teams.
AI & Machine LearningFintechLegalTechPropTechSaaSPortland, US
Aaron King(Founder/CEO)inMatt Schindel(Executive Officer)Sanam Pangali(Executive Officer)
BoardDavid Jegen(Director)inAndrew Reed(Director)inAnu Hariharan(Director)
Co-investors137 VenturesAlkeon InnovationF-Prime CapitalMetaPropMetaProp VenturesRed Swan Ventures+9 more
Manufacturer and seller of FSC-certified wooden toys with non-toxic paint designed for early childhood sensory and learning development.
ConsumerSan Francisco, US
MATHEW SPOLIN(Executive Officer, Promoter)CHRIS BRUCE(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Co-investorsFundersClubBoxGroupFirst Round CapitalFirstMark CapitalForerunner Ventures
Mobile games & applications; acquired by Disney.
Co-investorsQuest Venture PartnersSLVCUncork Capital
Intelligent job matching; acquired by Monster.
Zappos is an online retailer selling shoes, sandals, and related footwear accessories from brands such as Crocs across men's, women's, and kids' categories.
ConsumerE-commerceRetail Tech
Co-investorsAurumBase Venture Management, Inc.Brainstorm VenturesGlynn Capital ManagementMillennium New HorizonsMillennium Technology Value Partners+1 more
ZenLedger provides tax and accounting software that automates cryptocurrency tax calculations for crypto traders, investors, and tax professionals.
Crypto & Web3FintechSaaSSeattle, US
Patrick Larsen(Founder & CEO)Pat Larsen(Co-Founder / CEO)Daniel Escobar(Chief Technology Officer)
BoardMark Casady(Director)in
Co-investorsBloccelerate VCBorderless VentureConvergeKing River CapitalOssian CapitalParaFi Capital+7 more
Zynga is a mobile game developer and publisher that creates and acquires gaming franchises for mobile and social platforms.
ConsumerGamingCalifornia, US
Mark Pincus(Founder)inEric Schiermeyer(Founder)inFrank Gibeauin
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzBaseline VenturesDag VenturesECONA AGEntrée CapitalFoundry+8 more
Exits · 8
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioBraze, Inc.NASDAQ: BRZELiveRampNYSE: RAMPNutanixNASDAQ: NTNXConnectifyacq. by KanaCrew32acq. by ZoominfoFlashsoftacq. by SanDiskTapulousacq. by DisneyTrovixacq. by Monster
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesIdilio · ecosistemastartup.com · Jul 26, 2026
Braze, Inc. · pulse2.com · Jul 19, 2026
AngelList · axios.com · Jul 18, 2026
Nutanix · simplywall.st · Jul 17, 2026
Hydra Host · x.com · Jun 24, 2026
Fabric Ventures · trysignalbase.com · Feb 26, 2026
Bee Maps · nasdaqprivatemarket.com · Oct 21, 2025
Hivemapper · prnewswire.com · Oct 6, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Accelerator Ventures made?
- Accelerator Ventures has 33 tracked investments, 8 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does Accelerator Ventures invest at?
- Accelerator Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What is Accelerator Ventures's typical check size?
- Accelerator Ventures typically writes checks of $2M.
- What sectors does Accelerator Ventures focus on?
- Accelerator Ventures focuses on AdTech, Cybersecurity, E-commerce, EdTech, Fintech, Healthtech, HR Tech, Marketing Tech.
- Where is Accelerator Ventures located?
- Accelerator Ventures is headquartered in Miami, US.
- Does Accelerator Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Accelerator Ventures leads investment rounds.
- Who does Accelerator Ventures co-invest with?
- Accelerator Ventures most often shares deals with Battery Ventures, Bonfire Ventures, Quest Venture Partners, among 155 tracked co-investors.
Co-investors · 64
Blumberg Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 1991, with offices in Miami, San Francisco, New York and Tel Aviv.
Khosla Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies focused on technology, mobile, and clean energy sectors, including biotechnology applications. The firm provides capital and strategic support to entrepreneurs developing breakthrough technologies across multiple markets.
FirstMark Capital is a venture capital firm that backs founders and accelerates them through a platform providing access to networks, customers, and top talent.
Ridge Ventures is a focused venture capital fund that backs experienced founders building revenue-first enterprise software companies at the late seed and early Series A stages.
Upfront Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that positions itself as a long-term partner to founders, with a presence bridging the Los Angeles and Bay Area startup ecosystems.
137 Ventures is a multi-stage investment firm that partners with technology companies and their founders.
Lightspeed is a global venture capital firm that has spent over two decades backing innovative companies as an early and first investor.
Craft Ventures is a venture capital firm run by a team of former founders, operators, and investors who partner closely with founders to help build and scale technology companies.
Founder Collective is a seed and pre-seed stage venture capital firm that invests across sectors, describing itself as sector agnostic and anti-thematic.
Uncork Capital (formerly SoftTech VC) is a seed-stage venture firm that invests early in founders, with a focus on AI-native companies building leverage and scale.
Felicis Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs founders primarily at the Seed and Series A stages, frequently leading or co-leading rounds. It operates with a founder-first approach, including a founder pledge and voting commitments.
BoxGroup is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in startups at their earliest stages.
▶52 more co-investors
Partech VenturesRRE VenturesFundersClubFreestyle CapitalKapor CapitalF-Prime CapitalBullpen CapitalUS Venture PartnersBAM VenturesBlockchain CapitalDnx VenturesJavelin Venture PartnersMulticoin CapitalRally Ventures Management, LlcSolana VenturesIGNIAStage 2 CapitalParallax VenturesGreylock PartnersTechstarsCoatue ManagementGreat Oaks Venture CapitalSOSVLiquid VenturesFifth WallInovia CapitalThrive CapitalGustoHarrison MetalLightbankMS&AD VenturesOutlander VCBrainchild HoldingsCoinFundCompany CapitalAmerican Express Ventures (Amex)Rocketship.vcUnpopular VenturesCP VenturesHelium-3 Ventures305 VenturesThomvest VenturesBIOSPRING PARTNERSMantis CapitalIncisive VenturesGlobal Innovation FundLightShed VenturesCambrian Asset ManagementArboretum VenturesKain CapitalTrammell Venture Partners (TVP)Baselayer Capital
Firms observed investing alongside Accelerator Ventures, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Accelerator Ventures's recorded portfolio.
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