Accel
Accel is expanding its India investing, closing a $550 million early-stage fund that adds to $1.2 billion raised for India over the past 18 months (Entrackr, 12 Aug). More than 50% of its eighth India fund remains undeployed (Entrackr).
What it means Consumer and retail-tech startups face a better-funded backer, while founders in AI, fintech and manufacturing see more early-stage capital.
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Background
From 5 stories, the newest dated 25 Sept 2026. Summary written 4 Oct 2026.
Accel is a venture capital investor with holdings in Indian consumer and internet companies, including BlueStone, RentoMojo and Swiggy. [1] source: Entrackr[2] source: ET Retail[3] source: Business Standard
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CNBC-TV18 reported that Accel remains bullish on consumer investments and points to India's shift from ownership to rental access for appliances, furniture and vehicles. [4] source: CNBC-TV18
In September 2026, Accel and 360 ONE sold a combined 4.07% stake in BlueStone for about Rs 513 crore at Rs 827.60 per share. [1] source: Entrackr Accel India III sold 28 lakh shares (1.84%), and Accel affiliates' holding fell to 8.71% from 10.55%. [1] source: Entrackr SBI Life bought over 9.5 lakh shares, taking its stake to 5.02% from 4.4%. [5] source: The Hindu BusinessLine Also in September 2026, RentoMojo listed nearly 19% above its issue price after a ₹1,255.57-crore IPO, and Accel partially monetised its 20.92% pre-IPO stake through ₹317 crore of OFS shares. [3] source: Business Standard Accel retains a 12-13% stake in RentoMojo. [4] source: CNBC-TV18
ET Retail reported in September 2026 that Swiggy is amending its articles to restructure board nomination rights, removing those held by Accel and SoftBank. [2] source: ET Retail Accel held a 2.8% stake in Swiggy as of December 31. [2] source: ET Retail
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In September 2026 Accel and 360 ONE sold a combined 4.07% BlueStone stake for about Rs 513 crore,[1] source: Entrackr and Accel partially monetised its 20.92% pre-IPO RentoMojo stake in the company's IPO.[3] source: Business Standard Swiggy also moved to remove Accel's board nomination rights that month.[2] source: ET Retail
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- RentoMojo IPO draws 2.82x subscription on Day 2, led by NII demand
- Swish raises $24m to scale 10-minute food delivery network
- Rentomojo sets ₹384–404 IPO price band for ₹1,256 crore issue
- Meragi set to raise ₹28.68 crore bridge round at flat ₹305 crore valuation
- KKR to acquire minority stake in BookMyShow after stalled talks
- Apna Mart raises ₹120 crore Series C at ~₹1,470 crore valuation
- Fixxly raises $5.5M to launch 30-minute building-material delivery in Bengaluru
- Plazza raises $15M Series A led by Accel, Elevation and Nexus to scale instant medicine delivery
- Cult.fit files DRHP for ₹4,000 Cr IPO with ₹950 Cr fresh issue
- Kareena Kapoor Khan joins Fizzy Goblet as strategic investor and design partner
- SEBI Clears Rentomojo IPO: ₹150 Cr Fresh Issue Plus 2.84 Cr Share OFS
- Ninjacart raises $6 million from existing investors, eyes IPO within two years
- HomeLane targets India IPO within 24 months as revenue hits ₹756 crore