US-based venture firm Accel has raised $800m for its ninth Europe and Israel early-stage VC fund, in addition to another $2.7bn for three other funds.
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August 12, 2026
Accel raises $800m for ninth early-stage Europe fund
The US firm has been actively backing big European defence and AI startups
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