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Rachit Parekh

Rachit Parekh

Partner·Accel

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Bio

Professional summary

Rachit Parekh is a Partner at Accel based in Bangalore. He joined Accel in 2019 and focuses on early- and growth-stage companies across AI, cloud/SaaS and consumer. Before Accel, he was a McKinsey consultant and earlier was part of the founding team of a venture-backed startup, working across operations, hiring, fundraising and business development.

Notable companies

Selected portfolio companies the partner has backed

AmagiCaptain FreshEmeritusKnight FintechPluangMyGlammNiyoPave BankScimplifyShivalik BankS4S Technologies

Background

Career, education, and skills

Career history

  • AccelPartner2019 – Present
  • McKinsey & CompanyConsultant
  • Venture-backed startupFounding team

Education

  • BITS PilaniDegree
  • Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyDegree

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