About Access Industries
Access Industries is a venture capital firm founded in 1986. It is primarily based out of New York City, United States. As of Aug 2024, Access Industries is an active investor, having invested in 121 companies, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Series B round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Life Sciences to Consumer and Enterprise Applications. Most recently it led the $60.3M Series B round of GRO Biosciences along with Redmile Group. This round also saw participation from Atlas Venture and other investors.
Overall, Access Industries portfolio has seen 9 unicorns, 34 IPOs and 33 acquisitions including key companies like Kuaishou Technology, Zynga and Opendoor. A lot of funds co-invest with Access Industries, with names like Atlas Venture sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio.
Access Industries has team of 48 people including 15 partners.
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Access Industries' List of Top Investments
Access Industries has a portfolio of 121 companies, including 9 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in GRO Biosciences and Mariana Oncology.Their portfolio spans across United States, United Kingdom, ChinaÌý²¹²Ô»å 13 more locations. They have invested in Life Sciences, Consumer, Enterprise ApplicationsÌý²¹²Ô»å 26 other sectors, across stages such as Series A, Series B Ìý²¹²Ô»å 6 more. Here is the list of top investments by Access Industries:
Social platform for sharing short videos. It allows users to stream live video shows. It also enables them to make duet videos with filters available on the platform. The application is available for Android and iOS users. It monetizes through in-app ads and purchases.
Key facts about Kuaishou Technology
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Haidian (China)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $4.79B
- Employee Count: 8,000 as on Jun 20, 2019
- Investors: CPP Investments, Access Industries and 18 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Dec 03, 2019, $3B
- Highlight: Public
2. Zynga
Casual games developer and publisher for mobile and web platforms. The games developed by the company inlcude High heels, Cashier 3D, Blob runner 3D, and many more. The games are available for iOS and Android users.
Key facts about Zynga
- Founded Year: 2007
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $2.8B as on Dec 31, 2021
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $526M
- Employee Count: 1,084 as on Dec 31, 2015
- Investors: Kaplan Group Investments, DAG Ventures and 36 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Dec 15, 2020, $762M
- Highlight: Acquired
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3. Opendoor
Provider of an app-based reseller of residential properties. The platform enables property sellers to information about the property, schedule video assessments, and receive offers based on comparative market analysis. Provides home inspection and mortgage solutions. Their app is available on Android and iOS devices.
Key facts about Opendoor
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $1.35B
- Employee Count: 2,313 as on Dec 31, 2022
- Investors: Access Industries, General Atlantic and 75 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Aug 18, 2021, $850M
- Highlight: Public
4. Lazada
Online marketplace offering multi-category products. The product catalog includes electronics, home appliances, household goods, toys, sports equipment, beauty, fashion, and more. It offers free returns, customer service, and warranty services.
Key facts about Lazada
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Singapore (Singapore)
- Annual Revenue: 21.5B THB as on Dec 31, 2023
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $690M
- Investors: Access Industries, Summit Partners and 17 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Nov 29, 2014, $254M
- Highlight: Acquired
5. Tripledot
Developer of mobile-based casual video games. The company develops card and puzzle games. The game developed by the company includes Solitaire, Triple tile, Blackjack, and more. The games are available for Android and iOS devices. It generates revenue through advertisements and in-app purchases.
Key facts about Tripledot
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Annual Revenue: £295M as on Dec 31, 2022
- Valuation: $1.4B as on Feb 14, 2022
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $202M
- Employee Count: 135 as on Dec 31, 2023
- Investors: Access Industries, Lightspeed Venture Partners and 28 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Feb 14, 2022, $116M
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Access Industries' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Access Industries has invested in 134 companies over the last 18 years, with an average of 5 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2024, it made 6 investments. Its most recent first time investment was in Halda Therapeutics and most recent follow-on round was in Areteia.
Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1stÌý¸é´Ç³Ü²Ô»å | Follow-on | Total | |
2025 (YTD) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2024 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
2023 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
2022 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
2021 | 10 | 4 | 14 |
2020 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
2019 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
2018 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
2017 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
2016 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
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Access Industries' Investments by Stage
Access Industries has made 21 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $64M, 15 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $71.2M and 13 investments in Series C stage with an average round size of $93M.Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series A | 21 |
Series B | 15 |
Series C | 13 |
Series D | 6 |
Post IPO | 4 |
Others | 8 |
Access Industries' Investments by Sector
Access Industries has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Life Sciences, Consumer, Enterprise Applications, HealthTech and Retail. Notably, it has invested in 98 Tech companies, 61 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 52 Consumer (B2C) companies and at least 31 companies focusing on Software.
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Life Sciences | 26 |
Consumer | 20 |
Enterprise Applications | 15 |
HealthTech | 7 |
Retail | 7 |
Others | 52 |
Access Industries' Investments by Geography
Access Industries has made most investments in United States (42), followed by United Kingdom where it has made 10 investments.
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 42 |
United Kingdom | 10 |
Israel | 4 |
Germany | 3 |
Singapore | 2 |
Others | 8 |
Access Industries' recent investments
Here are the most recent investments by Access Industries:
Date | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 12, 2024 | United States | Series B | $126M | Deep Track Capital [+8] | |
Jul 18, 2024 | United States | Series B | $60.3M | Atlas Venture [+4] | |
Jun 28, 2024 | United States | Series A | $9.64M | [+7] | |
May 16, 2024 | United States | Series B | $125M | [+2] | |
Apr 18, 2024 | United Kingdom | Post IPO | $112M |
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Here is a list of unicorns in Access Industries' portfolio:
ÃØÃÜÑо¿Ëù Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
56 | Provider of an online lending platform for content creators | 2019 | Los Angeles | Series D | gzvhyzo | ||
82 | Developer of mobile-based casual video games | 2017 | London | Series B | zntwjis | ||
57 | Cloud-based platform offering distributed NewSQL databases | 2015 | Beijing | Series D | rgzlmkj | ||
64 | Provider of online counseling services for mental health conditions | 2020 | San Francisco | Series C | qglgbvf | ||
71 | Developer of an online platform for employee financial benefits | 2015 | New York City | Series D | yxwcfgv |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Access Industries' Portfolio
Here are Access Industries' portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 12, 2025 | Sep 18, 2020 | Series E | $534M | |
Oct 11, 2024 | Jun 02, 2022 | Series A | $200M | |
Sep 03, 2024 | - | - | - | |
Jul 14, 2023 | - | - | - | |
May 05, 2023 | Sep 13, 2022 | Series C | $300M |
Acquired companies in Access Industries' Portfolio
Here are Access Industries' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 10, 2024 | - | - | - | |
Nov 21, 2024 | - | - | - | |
May 02, 2024 | Dec 01, 2021 | Series A | $75M | |
Mar 09, 2024 | Jun 06, 2012 | Series B | $20M | |
Jul 17, 2023 | Mar 01, 2021 | Series B | $100M |
Team profile of Access Industries
Access Industries has a team of 48 membersÌýincluding 15 Partners and 17 PrincipalsÌýlocated in United States, United Kingdom and . Access Industries' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in Access Industries:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Odessa | - | - | |
Partner | New York City | - | - | |
Partner | London | - | - | |
Partner | New York City | - | - | |
Partner | London | - | - | |
Partner | Fort Lauderdale | - | - | |
Partner | New York City | - | - | |
Partner | Singapore | - | - | |
Partner | London | - | - | |
Partner | - | - | - | |
Partner | New York City | - | - |
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Over the past 18 years, 534 investors have co-invested in Access Industries's portfolio companies.
- Invested before Access Industries:ÌýKinnevik, Summit Partners and 218 others have invested in rounds before Access Industries. There are 4 companies where Kinnevik has invested before Access Industries and 4 companies where Summit Partners has invested before Access Industries.
- Top Co-investors of Access Industries:Ìý178 investors entered a company along with Access Industries. These include investors like Atlas Venture (6 companies).
- Invested after Access Industries:ÌýA total of 136 investors have invested in Access Industries's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include SoftBank Vision Fund (3 companies), Kreos Capital (3 companies) and Claltech (3 companies).
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