Kevin Efrusy
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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