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Accel Partners Company Culture
Accel Partners Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.9/5
Accel Partners' Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
BExecutive Team
C+Leadership
C+eNPS
CManager
C-Accel Partners CEO
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James Swartz
76 /100
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Diversity at Accel Partners
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Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
12
Accel Partners employees are 12% more likely to recommend Accel Partners as a great place to work
| 56% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 0% | Passives |
| 44% | Detractors |
Working at Accel Partners
Working at Accel Partners is rated below average by 18 employees, across various culture dimensions. Accel Partners employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Team and Meetings have the most room for improvement, putting Accel Partners’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Accel Partners was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Accel Partners
C-
Overall Company Culture at Accel Partners is rated C-
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Accel Partners ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work Better| Positive Reviews | 67% |
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| Constructive Feedback | 33% |
Accel Partners Company Information
Accel Partners Company Overview
Accel is a leading early and growth-stage venture capital firm, powering a global community of entrepreneurs.
Accel Partners Mission, Vision & Values
Accel Partners Mission & Values
Accel is dedicated to partnering with outstanding entrepreneurs and management teams to build world-class companies, from inception through growth.
| Headquarter | Palo Alto, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.accel.com |
| Founding Date | 1983 |
| Company Status | Private |
Accel Partners Competitors
Accel Partners competitors include Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia Capital. Accel Partners ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Accel Partners compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Accel Partners Employees
18 employees at Accel Partners have reviewed Accel Partners across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 18 Accel Partners employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Accel Partners are not very pleased with their total compensation at Accel Partners, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Accel Partners are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 18 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D-. Less than half believe the meetings at Accel Partners are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Accel Partners believe the environment at Accel Partners is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Accel Partners is extremely fast.
Overall, the employees at Accel Partners are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Accel Partners - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Francisco about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Francisco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Accel Partners KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Accel Partners employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Accel Partners' KPIs and OKRs.
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Accel Partners CEO & Leadership
Accel Partners CEO - James Swartz
76 /100
James’s approval rate is just above average, putting James in the Top 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 25% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. James Swartz is well regarded by employees for the Executive Team Accel Partners offers, and ranks among the Top 50% of CEOs by employees in that category. When compared to Accel Partners’s competitors, James Swartz ranks just below Sequoia Capital’s CEO Donald Valentine. With James’s leadership, Accel Partners employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and Leadership. James was rated slightly below average for Team.
Accel Partners Leadership
The Accel Partners Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO James Swartz, Partner John K. Locke, and Partner, Managing Partner, General Partner and Growth Fund Manager Ryan J. Sweeney
James Swartz CEO / President
James Swartz serves as the CEO / President of Accel Partners.
John K. Locke Partner
Mr. John K. Locke serves as a Partner at Accel Partners since January 2014. Previously, Mr. Locke was Principal at Accel... read more
Ryan J. Sweeney Partner, Managing Partner, General Partner and Growth Fund Manager
Mr. Ryan J. Sweeney serves as a Partner, Managing Partner, General Partner, and Growth Fund Manager of Accel Partners.... read more
Anne Rockhold CPA Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Anne Rockhold, CPA, serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Accel. She joined the firm in 2010. Prior to Accel, Ms.... read more
Richard P. Wong Partner, Managing Director, and General Partner
Mr. Richard P. Wong, also known as Rich, serves as a General Partner at Accel since December 2006. Mr. Wrong also serves... read more
Prashanth Prakash Partner and Managing Partner-India
Mr. Prashanth Prakash is a Partner and Managing Partner-India at Accel. Mr. Prakash joined Accel in 2008 and focuses on... read more
Arthur C. Patterson Founder, General Partner, and Founding Partner
Mr. Arthur C. Patterson serves as a Founder, General Partner and Founding Partner of Accel. Mr. Patterson co-founded the... read more
Jonathan Biggs Chief Operating Officer, Financial Officer and Partner
Mr. Jonathan Biggs is the Chief Operating Officer, Financial Officer and Partner since 2001. He joined the form in 2001... read more
Kevin Comolli B.Sc.(Eng,Math),MBA(Harvard) Managing General Partner and Partner
Mr. Kevin Comolli serves as Managing General Partner and Partner at Accel Partners. Mr. Comolli focuses on enterprise... read more
Accel Partners Salaries
How much does Accel Partners pay?
How much do people at Accel Partners get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Accel Partners is $122,928, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $144,074, or $69 per hour.
At Accel Partners, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $183,223 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $55,680 annually. Average Accel Partners salaries by department include: Finance at $86,505, IT at $104,124, Engineering at $136,043, and Marketing at $194,026. Half of Accel Partners salaries are above $144,074.
6 employees at Accel Partners rank their Compensation in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 16 ratings) while 5 employees at Accel Partners rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 5 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $82k | $82k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $111k | $111k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $144k | $144k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $211k | $211k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $250k | $250k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $352k | $352k | 100th Percentile |
$122,928*
Average Compensation
$144,074*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Accel Partners Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Accel Partners
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Accel Partners across various culture dimensions.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Accel Partners
Who is the CEO of Accel Partners?
Accel Partners CEO is James Swartz, their score by employees is 76
What is Accel Partners eNPS?
The eNPS for Accel Partners is 12
What is the salary for Lead Engineer in Accel Partners?
Lead Engineer average salary in the US is 148k
What are the salaries in the Product in Accel Partners?
The average salaries for Product in Accel Partners is 133k
Who are Accel Partners competitors?
Accel Partners main competitors are Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital
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