Accelerator Ventures
Venture capitalMiami · Pre-Seed–Series B · 5 people tracked
Also known as ACCELERATOR VENTURE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
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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 Sep 15, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 32 of 46 portfolio companiesSaaS ×13AI & Machine Learning ×12Enterprise Software ×10Consumer ×8Crypto & Web3 ×6Data & Infrastructure ×6Fintech ×6Marketing Tech ×5
HQs:United States×19United Kingdom×1Singapore×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 12 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×72 founders×43 founders×1
Where their founders worked beforefrom 13 founders with career history
Bridgewater Associates ×2
Investments · 46 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12022 · 12017 · 22013 · 15 dated
Braze develops a customer engagement platform that combines first-party data management, machine learning models, and multi-channel orchestration tools to help brands deliver personalized interactions across email, mobile messaging, push notifications, social channels, and in-app experiences.
New York, US
Jonathan Hyman(Executive Officer)Mark Ghermezian(Executive Officer, Director)Myles Kleeger(Executive Officer)Oliver Bell(Executive Officer)William Magnuson(Chief Executive Officer, President and Director)
BoardTom Peterson(Director)in
Co-investorsBattery VenturesBlumberg CapitalBullpen CapitalICONIQ CapitalMeritech Capital PartnersMetamorphic Ventures+2 more
Braze is a customer engagement platform that helps brands connect with customers across multiple channels.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS
Bill Magnuson(CEO)inJon Hyman(CTO)inMark Ghermezian
Co-investorsBattery VenturesBlumberg CapitalBullpen CapitalCross Creek AdvisorsFour Acres CapitalICONIQ+12 more
LiveRamp operates a data collaboration platform that connects advertisers, publishers, data providers, and other marketing ecosystem participants to share and activate customer data across channels for audience targeting, measurement, and personalized marketing experiences.
Scott E. Howe(Chief Executive Officer and President)
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)inHoward Ting(Executive Officer)inDuston M. Williams(Executive Officer)inSunil Potti(Executive Officer)inDavid Sangster(Executive Officer)in
Co-investors137 VenturesBattery VenturesBlumberg CapitalEMERGENT VENTURESInventus Capital PartnersKhosla Ventures+9 more
Weavechain provides Web3 data infrastructure that adds security, privacy, lineage tracking, and economic incentives to data sharing by attaching to existing databases and acting as an API gateway.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Omar(Founder and CEO)
Co-investorsAccelAsymmetric Capital PartnersParade Ventures
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 & CEO)in
Co-investorsAngel Collective Opportunity FundArbor VenturesBlockchain CapitalDigital Currency GroupFuture Perfect VenturesIGNIA+10 more
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)in
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)inAriel 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
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)inDave Arkley(Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer)inMichael Pawlyszyn(EVP and Chief Revenue Officer, Americas)inVincent Belliveau(Chief International Officer)inMini Peiris(Chief Marketing Officer)inCarina Cortez(Chief People Officer)in
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 TechSanta Monica, US
George IshiiJason Nazar(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Mike SheridanYadid Ramot
BoardEric Chin(Director, Promoter)in
Co-investors500 GlobalAlpha EdisonB Capital GroupB4 CapitalBAM VenturesBonfire Ventures+7 more
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Talkable provides a referral marketing platform that lets retail and eCommerce brands build, test, and optimize referral, loyalty, and influencer campaigns without engineering support.
E-commerceMarketing TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Allan Grant(Executive Officer, Director)inBradley Kam(Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsK5 Ventures500 Global
Fabric is a venture capital firm backing Web3 and AI-focused companies from pre-seed to growth stage, with a thesis grounded in building human-centric applications for the machine economy.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Deep TechFintechLondon, GB
Richard(Co-founder)Anil(Co-founder)Alain(Co-founder)Max
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)inSHRUTI JOSHI(Executive Officer)inDARSHAN PATEL(Executive Officer)inCHRIS HUFMAN(Executive Officer)inLISA RAPUANO(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsMultiplier CapitalAccelBasis Set VenturesDurable Capital PartnersGreen Cow Venture CapitalSlow Ventures+4 more
Mobile applications for managing distributed workforces.
San Francisco, US
Matt Crampton(Executive Officer, Director)inBob Bahramipour(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardPaul Asel(Director)inHoward Hartenbaum(Director)inMichael Dearing(Director)in
Co-investorsAugust CapitalFounder CollectiveGreylock PartnersHarrison MetalNGP CapitalSoftTech VC
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)in
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)in
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)inEsteban Ramírez(CTO)in
Co-investors10SQ Capital (TenSquared)Blitzscaling VenturesHoneystone VenturesNuMundo VenturesA16Z SpeedrunGoodwater Capital+3 more
LiveRamp Ventures is the investment arm of LiveRamp, backing startups building in AI-driven marketing, data collaboration standards, customer personalization, premium internet advertising, programmatic efficiency, and identity resolution.
AdTechData & InfrastructureMarketing TechSan Francisco, US
Scott Howe(CEO)in
Co-investorsCanaan PartnersDnx VenturesFelicis VenturesLG Technology VenturesNFXOpen Field Capital+2 more
Locals provides a community platform that allows creators to build branded communities, publish content such as videos and podcasts, manage subscriptions, and receive recurring revenue from their supporters.
Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSaaSSocial
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)inJAIME LOPEZ(Director)
Co-investorsBlumberg CapitalCorrelation VenturesBaseLayer VenturesMiami Angels
MyTime provides scheduling and business management software for appointment-based businesses such as salons, barbershops, spas, and pet care providers, with an emphasis on multi-location and franchise operations.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechRetail TechSaaS
Ethan Anderson(Founder)in
Co-investors500 GlobalStage 2 CapitalUpfront VenturesKhosla Ventures
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)in
Co-investorsAmplify PartnersAugust CapitalCrane Venture PartnersJMI EquityNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Verizon Ventures+1 more
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.Expansion Venture CapitalFf Venture CapitalInnovating CapitalJavelin Venture PartnersUnanimous Capital+1 more
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)inDavid 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 & Executive Chairman)inMatt Schindel(Executive Officer)Sanam Pangali(Executive Officer)Michael Sachdev(CEO)in
BoardDavid Jegen(Director)inAndrew Reed(Director)in
Co-investors137 VenturesAlkeon InnovationF-Prime CapitalMetaPropMetaProp VenturesRed Swan Ventures+11 more
Spekter Games develops and publishes Web2 games with passive Web3 reward layers on chat-based super apps such as Telegram and LINE, targeting mainstream gamers.
ConsumerCrypto & Web3Gaming
TK(Founder)
Co-investorsChamaeleonA16Z SpeedrunAlumni VenturesBRV Capital ManagementImpact46London Venture Partners
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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
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+2 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)inDaniel Escobar(Chief Technology Officer)in
BoardMark Casady(Director)in
Co-investorsBloccelerate VCBorderless VentureConvergeKing River CapitalOssian CapitalParaFi Capital+9 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+10 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
ADECNConnectifyCornerstoneFlashsoftPlaynomicsPowersetProgresoProgressShoppingTapulousTrovix
Exits · 12
4 IPOs · 8 acquisitions · showing 10AppboyNASDAQ: BRZEBraze, Inc.NASDAQ: BRZELiveRampNYSE: RAMPNutanixNASDAQ: NTNXConnectifyacq. by KanaCrew32acq. by ZoominfoFlashsoftacq. by SanDiskPlaynomicsacq. by Unity TechnologiesTapulousacq. by DisneyTrovixacq. by Monster
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesFacet · finsmes.com · Aug 28, 2026
Idilio · ecosistemastartup.com · Jul 26, 2026
Braze, Inc. · pulse2.com · Jul 19, 2026
AngelList · axios.com · Jul 18, 2026
Nutanix · simplywall.st · Jul 17, 2026
Abra · en.wikipedia.org · Jul 14, 2026
Hydra Host · x.com · Jun 24, 2026
Fabric Ventures · trysignalbase.com · Feb 26, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Accelerator Ventures made?
- Accelerator Ventures has 46 tracked investments, 12 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- 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 158 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 founded by Vinod Khosla.
Founder Collective is a seed and pre-seed stage venture capital firm that invests across sectors, describing itself as sector agnostic and anti-thematic.
FirstMark Capital is a venture capital firm that backs founders and accelerates them through a platform providing access to networks, customers, and top talent.
Bullpen Capital is an early-stage venture firm that has funded over 100 companies, focusing on businesses that have found product-market fit but are overlooked by other investors.
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.
Rally Ventures is an investment firm focused on business technology companies, backing a select group of high-potential startups to help them grow market impact and value.
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.
Greylock Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm that partners with founders building companies from inception. Its partners make only one or two new investments per year to focus deeply on each partnership.
▶52 more co-investors
Uncork CapitalFelicis VenturesBoxGroupPartech VenturesRRE VenturesFundersClubFreestyle CapitalKapor CapitalF-Prime CapitalHarrison MetalUS Venture PartnersBAM VenturesBlockchain CapitalDnx VenturesJavelin Venture PartnersMulticoin CapitalSolana VenturesIGNIAStage 2 CapitalParallax VenturesTechstarsCoatue ManagementGreat Oaks Venture CapitalSOSVLiquid VenturesFifth WallInovia CapitalThrive CapitalGustoLightbankMS&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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