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Rich Wong

Investor

Partner at Accel

Bay Area

Writes $15M – $70M checks · typically $25M

Midas 2025 · #91Midas 2021 · #93Midas 2019 · #94Midas 2018 · #91Midas 2017 · #53Midas 2016 · #42Midas 2015 · #66Midas 2014 · #24Midas 2013 · #86Midas 2012 · #66Midas 2011

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About

Early- and late-stage investor focused on AI, cloud/SaaS and enterprise.

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Invests in

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Experience

  1. AccelGeneral Partnercurrent2006 — presentPalo Alto, CA
  2. ModalInvestorcurrent2026 — present
  3. Council on Foreign RelationsLife Membercurrent2024 — presentNew York
  4. Checkr, Inc.Board of Directorscurrent2014 — present
  5. UiPath - Robotic Process AutomationDirector, Board Of Directorscurrent2018 — presentGreater New York City Area
  6. DovetailInvestor/Board Observercurrent2021 — presentAustralia
  7. MiddeskBoard of Directorscurrent2019 — present
  8. Dirtbusters RestorationBoard Advisorcurrent2024 — present
  9. Napkin AIDirector Board of Directorscurrent2021 — present
  10. PynDirector Board of Directorscurrent2019 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  11. Process StreetDirector Board of Directorscurrent2020 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  12. InstabugDirector Board of Directorscurrent2016 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  13. GraphiteBoard of Directors - Observer2025 — 2026New York, United States
  14. AtlassianDirector Board of Directors2010 — 2026Sydney, Australia
  15. Martin Trust Center for MIT EntrepreneurshipAdvisory Board Member2018 — 2025Cambridge, Massachusetts
  16. ServiceChannelBoard Of Directors2017 — 2021New York, New York
  17. National Venture Capital AssociationBoard of Directors2016 — 2020Washington DC
  18. TUNEBoard of Directors2013 — 2020
  19. OsmoBoard of Directors2014 — 2019Palo Alto
  20. SunrunBoard of Directors2009 — 2018

Skills & more

IT Strategy10Venture Capital

From Rich's professional profile.

Deals · 2

UiPathBoard seat

via Accel · filed Nov 2018 · $230.2M raise

SunrunBoard seat

via Accel · filed Aug 2017 · $117.9K raise

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.

Other disclosed investments

Board seats

Checkr

Investor

AdMobAirWatchAtlassianCheckrDealer.comDovetailEducreationsElementsGetJarLedger InvestingLuciqMiddeskMobilespacesMoPubNapkinNeumobNextbit SystemsOsmoParatureProcess StreetPynQwiltRovio Entertainment CorporationServiceChannel, Inc.Sprinter HealthTravelbankTruoraTUNEURX

Sources: SEC Form D filings · curated public sources.

Colleagues at Accel

Network16

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Diksha Sundarka · scoutDinesh Katiyar · scoutEric Wolford · scoutGonzalo Mocorrea · scout

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Rich Wong?
Early- and late-stage investor focused on AI, cloud/SaaS and enterprise.
Where does Rich Wong work?
Rich Wong is Partner at Accel.
What does Rich Wong invest in?
Rich Wong invests in AI & Machine Learning, Enterprise Software, SaaS.
What check size does Rich Wong write?
Rich Wong typically writes checks of $15M – $70M.
What boards does Rich Wong sit on?
Rich Wong holds tracked board seats at Checkr, Sunrun, UiPath.
What companies has Rich Wong invested in?
Investments tracked here include AdMob, AirWatch, Atlassian, Checkr, Dealer.com, Dovetail, Educreations, Elements, GetJar, Ledger Investing, Luciq, Middesk, and 19 more.
Where did Rich Wong go to school?
Rich Wong studied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (SB, Materials Science & Engineering); MIT Sloan School of Management (MS Management (MBA)); Santa Rosa High School.

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