Accel raises $650 million for eighth India fund
Financial Express Ahmedabad|January 02, 2025
ACCEL HAS RAISED $650 million (₹5,500 crore) for its eighth India fund, according to the US Securities and Exchange Commission filings, seen by FE.
RAGHAV AGGARWAL

With this, the venture capital firm's total investment commitment to India will reach close to $3 billion. It had raised another $650 million for its seventh round in March 2022.

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