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Kevin Efrusy

North America, Utah, United States, Park City

Description

Kevin Efrusy is a highly distinguished and long-tenured Partner at Accel, a prominent global venture capital firm. Joining Accel in 2003, he has established himself as a leading investor in early-stage technology companies, with a particular focus on enterprise software, SaaS, and consumer internet sectors. His extensive experience and keen eye for disruptive innovation have made him a pivotal figure in the venture capital landscape.

Efrusy's investment philosophy is characterized by a deep commitment to backing visionary founders who are tackling large, evolving markets. His most iconic investment was leading Accel's Series A round in Facebook in 2005, a move that cemented his reputation for identifying groundbreaking consumer platforms. Beyond this landmark deal, his impressive portfolio includes a roster of industry-defining companies such as Atlassian, Cloudera, Dropbox, Etsy, Qualtrics, Slack, and UiPath, many of which have achieved multi-billion dollar valuations or successful public listings, showcasing his consistent ability to pick winners.

As a leading partner at Accel, Kevin Efrusy typically focuses on initial investments in Series A rounds, though he also participates in select seed and Series B opportunities. His typical first check sizes for new investments generally range from approximately $5 million to $50 million, reflecting Accel's capacity to lead substantial early-stage financing rounds. He is known for his strategic guidance and active involvement with portfolio companies, leveraging Accel's vast network and resources to help founders scale their businesses from nascent ideas to market leaders. His track record underscores a profound impact on the technology ecosystem.

Investor Profile

Kevin Efrusy has backed more than 30 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 3% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Brazil, United States, Mexico.
  • Strong thematic focus on E-Commerce, Software, Financial Services.
  • Typical check size: $5M – $50M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (37%)
  • Series B (20%)
  • Seed (13%)
  • Series E (10%)
  • Series C (10%)
  • Angel (3%)
  • Convertible Note (3%)
  • Series D (3%)

Country Focus

  • Brazil (70%)
  • United States (13%)
  • Mexico (13%)
  • Chile (3%)

Industry Focus

  • E-commerce
  • Software
  • Financial Services
  • Marketplace
  • Retail Technology
  • Information Technology
  • Medical
  • Fintech
  • E-commerce Platforms
  • Employee Benefits
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FAQ

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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Kevin Efrusy frequently co-invest with?

Qualcomm Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Diego
Co-Investments: 3
FJ Labs
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 5
monashees
South America, Sao Paulo, Brazil, São Paulo
Co-Investments: 6
Global Founders Capital
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 4
MAYA Capital
South America, Sao Paulo, Brazil, São Paulo
Co-Investments: 4
Tiger Global Management
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
SOFTBANK Latin America Ventures
North America, Florida, United States, Miami
Co-Investments: 3
Redpoint eventures
South America, Sao Paulo, Brazil, São Paulo
Co-Investments: 4
Valor Capital Group
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 6
Kaszek
South America, NA - Uruguay, Uruguay, Montevideo
Co-Investments: 11

Which angels does Kevin Efrusy often collaborate with?

HT
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
Rahul Mehta
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Shared Deals: 1
David Vélez
South America, Sao Paulo, Brazil, São Paulo
Shared Deals: 3
Ricardo Marino
South America, Sao Paulo, Brazil, São Paulo
Shared Deals: 2
AP
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
J‘
North America, Texas, United States, San Antonio
Shared Deals: 1
Dan Rosensweig
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Kevin Efrusy?

Azos

São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Azos is an insurtech that offers best in class insurance products in Brazilian market.

Financial ServicesInsuranceInsurTech
Series BFeb 19, 2025
Amount Raised: $30,500,000
Sami

São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Sami is a Brazil-based health plan operator leveraging technology to decrease cost of care.

Health CareInformation TechnologyMedicalSoftware
Series BDec 17, 2024
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
PhageLab

Santiago, Region Metropolitana, Chile

Phage Lab is a laboratory dedicated to animal welfare.

BiotechnologyConsultingEnterprise SoftwareMedicalPharmaceutical
Series AJan 23, 2024
Amount Raised: $11,000,000
Zubale

Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Zubale develops business management software to connect brands and retailers.

AndroidAppsCrowdsourcingE-CommerceiOSMarketplaceRetail Technology
Series ANov 30, 2023
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
Sami

São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Sami is a Brazil-based health plan startup that provides a technology-based solution intended to be used in the healthcare sector.

Health CareInformation TechnologyMedicalSoftware
Series BJun 1, 2023
Amount Raised: $18,400,000
CAF

Rio Grande Do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

CAF is a digital identity platform uses AI for document verification and digital onboarding solutions to protect companies from fraud.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cyber SecurityFraud DetectionInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyProfessional ServicesSecurity
AngelJul 22, 2022
Amount Raised: $14,551,275
Lemon Energy

São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Lemon Energy simplifies the consumption of solar energy, connecting local producers to businesses.

Electrical DistributionEnergyRenewable Energy
Series AJun 20, 2022
Amount Raised: $11,563,813
Zubale

Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Zubale develops business management software to connect brands and retailers.

AndroidAppsCrowdsourcingE-CommerceiOSMarketplaceRetail Technology
Series AApr 20, 2022
Amount Raised: $40,000,000
Galena

São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

SaaS, L&D, Professional Development, HRTech, Talent management

EdTechEducationRecruitingSkill AssessmentVocational Education
Series AApr 13, 2022
Amount Raised: $16,700,000
Flash

São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Flash focuses on food vouchers in Brazil creating an all in one instrument leveraging a MasterCard, a daily used App and an HR platform

Employee BenefitsPaymentsService IndustrySoftware
Series CMar 9, 2022
Amount Raised: $100,000,000