Shekhar Kirani

Accel in India. Early-stage and growth-stage technology investor.

📍 Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, India🔄 Updated September 2026💼 21 investments📅 15 years investing🗓 Last invested Jan 2022𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
VC🌍 India20+ investments
21
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3
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Investor from Seed Stage
Jan 2022
Automating Information Security Compliances & Privacy Laws for fast growing SaaS companies. Use Sprinto to obtain information security compliance, close enterprise deals faster, and pass vendor security assessments easily.
Investor at Seed Stage
Sep 2019
Appsmith is an open-source low-code application platform that simplifies custom application development for businesses, allowing them to streamline operations, automate processes, quickly integrate multiple apps and data, and enhance legacy applications with new features. Unlike traditional low-code platforms, the Appsmith platform is lightweight, extremely developer-friendly, and designed to fully integrate within modern SDLC processes. Appsmith easily connects to a wide range of databases, APIs, and SaaS applications, and provides drag-and-drop UI building tools that are 10x faster than UI development using Angular or React frameworks. Appsmith pairs low-code speed with full-code flexibility and control. Developers can customize business logic, data sources, and UI elements using JavaScript, import their own JavaScript libraries, and manage code in a centralized IDE. Appsmith allows full-stack and backend developers, systems administrators, and data teams to quickly build highly-functional dashboards, admin panels, customer 360, IT automation, and service management tools that span multiple data sources.
Investor from seed stage
Mar 2019
FalconX is a leading digital asset prime brokerage for the world’s top institutions. We provide 24/7 access to global digital asset liquidity and capital solutions, built on proprietary technology spanning the full trade lifecycle.
Investor from seed stage
Nov 2018
Zomentum's revolutionary end-to-end Revenue Platform enables both Partners and SaaS vendors to earn, grow, and manage revenue quickly and cost-effectively. Empowering a thriving Partner Ecosystem, the platform fuels technology sales revenue of $800 million a year and counting across America, Europe and Australia. Zomentum is based in San Francisco, with offices in the U.S. and India. Founded in 2018, the company is backed by leading investors, including Accel Partners, Elevation Capital, Green Oaks Capital, and Eight Roads Ventures.
Board Member
Jan 2018
BrowserStack is the world’s leading software testing platform, powered by AI and trusted by over 50,000 teams, including Amazon, Microsoft, and NVIDIA, to deliver quality software at speed. With a community of over 9 million registered developers and testers, we power 3 million+ tests every day across 21 global data centers. Our platform provides instant access to 30,000+ real devices and browsers, eliminating the need for in-house test infrastructure. BrowserStack supports the entire testing lifecycle with scalable solutions for functional, visual, performance, and accessibility testing, alongside powerful test management and debugging tools. With AI Agents built into key workflows, teams can debug faster, automate smarter, and release with confidence.
Investor from seed stage
Aug 2017
Facilio’s AI-driven property operations platform helps real estate owners and operators aggregate hard-to-access building data, optimize performance, and control portfolio operations - all from one place. Facilio gives O&M teams real-time visibility into their operations, to automate manual processes, exceed sustainability goals, and improve building performance. Leading enterprises in the commercial office, healthcare, and retail categories use Facilio across 40million square feet globally to reduce operations costs, increase net asset value, and de-risk operational liability. Learn more at www.facilio.com and follow us @Facilio on Linkedin & Twitter.
Board Member
Jun 2017
Cogoport is a Global Trade Platform for Importers, Exporters, and Freight Forwarders. We are trying to solve the Trade Knowledge and Execution Gap, which is currently widening and preventing trade to the tune of $3.4 trillion annually. The team at Cogoport is working on developing a new category, a Global Trade Platform, that helps companies discover and connect with appropriate trade partners, optimize shipping and logistics options and costs, and help improve cash management and cashflow. With services like Discover Rates, Live Tracking, Custom Clearance, etc. we aim to make trade easier for all. Go Digital, Go Global, Go Bigger, with Cogoport as your Trade Partner!
Series A Investor
Apr 2017
CareStack is a complete cloud-based dental software solution for scheduling, clinical, billing, patient engagement, and reporting needs of dental offices of any size - whether its a single location or a large multi-site DSO. With in-built features for centralization, automation, and analytics, CareStack enables dental organizations to achieve the full potential inherent in scale. An experienced team of specialists for data conversion, training, support, customer success, and revenue cycle management forms a deep partnership with the practice throughout the customer lifecycle to ensure a smooth transition and ongoing usage.
Investor from Seed Stage
Oct 2015
Hashnode is a free content creation platform that enables developers to create a full-fledged & optimized blog mapped to their custom domain for free. Using Hashnode gives you a huge advantage: Google and other search engines send traffic directly to your domain, and Hashnode community members discover your articles on their feed. Start a blog. Share knowledge, attain creator independence, and grow your career. ✅ Publish articles on your domain ✅ Find readers from the dev community on Day Zero ✅ Build your own brand ✅ Personalize your blog, grow newsletter subscribers, and more
Board Member
Mar 2015
Crownit is Indias leading marketing and consumer data analytics platform, helping brands and retailers connect with consumer groups across the country. We leverage millions of consumer data points our users share with us every day to generate actionable insights and run targeted campaigns for businesses, market research firms and creative agencies. Crownit has established its presence across India with over 15,000 listed local merchants and a strong 15 lakh+ user base and help both national and international brands for their marketing and data campaigns. We aim to tap the tons of consumer data we receive daily to generate actionable insights for businesses, market research and creative agencies. After successfully raising its series-A funding of $5.5Mn from Accel Partners and Helion ventures in May-2015, Crownit raised a series-B funding of an undisclosed amount from FreeCharge & Freshdesk founders and also from ex-Snapdeal CPO Anand Chandrasekaran.
early stageMarket Research
Board Member
Mar 2015
Zenoti provides an all-in-one, cloud-based software solution for the spa, salon and med spa industry. The Zenoti platform is engineered for reliability and scale, harnessing the power of enterprise-level technology for businesses of all sizes. Zenoti powers thousands of spas and salons in over 50 countries. Zenoti allows users to seamlessly manage every aspect of the business in a comprehensive mobile solution: online appointment bookings, POS, CRM, employee management, inventory management, built-in marketing programs and more. Zenoti helps clients streamline their systems and reduce costs, while simultaneously improving customer retention and spending. If youre interested in joining our talented team of designers, developers, marketers, account managers and more, check out our careers page at http://www.zenoti.com/careers.html.
Investor from Seed Stage
Jun 2014
Presentations.AI is an AI-powered tool that transforms how you create and share stunning presentations. Whether starting from a simple prompt, document, PDF, video, or an existing PowerPoint, our AI crafts visually appealing slides tailored to your content. Choose from millions of template and theme combinations to create a presentation that stands out. Share live, interactive links with anyone around the globe, or export your work as a PPT or PDF for offline use. With collaborative features, you and your team can work together seamlessly to create impactful presentations that leave a lasting impression.
Board Member
Oct 2013
Chargebee is the leading Revenue Growth Management (RGM) platform for subscription businesses. Our mission is to help businesses of all sizes to grow their revenue by providing a comprehensive suite of solutions, including subscription management and recurring billing, pricing and payment optimization, revenue recognition, collections, and customer retention.
Board Member
Nov 2012
January 2024: Jifflenow is now part of Cvent! ------- Jifflenow is a global-leading Meeting Automation Platform that enables Fortune 5000 companies to accelerate business growth by increasing the number of strategic meetings across touchpoints such as events, briefing centers, roadshows, executive sessions, and training forums. Our flagship solution - eEvent Meeting and Appointment Scheduling software for Events helps companies automate the scheduling, management, and analysis of strategic B2B meetings at In-person and Hybrid events.
Board Observer
Feb 2012
Hotelogix is a robust cloud-based property management system designed to simplify hotel operations, increase market reach, drive more bookings and maximize revenue. Hotelogix provides solutions for both independent and group properties and is trusted by hoteliers in 100+ countries. Our Solutions: 1. Property Management System - Hotelogix’s property management system streamlines Front Desk, Point of Sale and Housekeeping operations seamlessly, letting you manage multiple tasks at once. 2. Online Distribution System - Connect to the world’s biggest hotel booking networks with our online distribution system that includes GDS, Channel managers, OTA’s along with Web booking engine, Facebook booking engine and TripConnect integration. What else? 100+ automatically generated reports Xero accounting software integration Pricing and revenue management Reviews management Mobile PMS Multiple languages and currency support And many more. We are a team of highly dedicated individuals who share two things: a passion for problem-solving, and a commitment to excellence.
mid stageHospitality
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2022
Investor from Seed Stage
Jan 2022
Automating Information Security Compliances & Privacy Laws for fast growing SaaS companies. Use Sprinto to obtain information security compliance, close enterprise deals faster, and pass vendor security assessments easily.
2021
Investor
Jun 2021
Amagi is the global leader in SaaS technology providing end-to-end cloud-managed live and on-demand video infrastructure for TV and OTT. Founded in 2008, Amagi has established itself as a cloud technology pioneer and leader enabling TV networks and content owners to launch, manage, distribute and monetize live, linear, and on-demand channels across cable, OTT, Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST) platforms, worldwide.
2019
Investor at Seed Stage
Sep 2019
Appsmith is an open-source low-code application platform that simplifies custom application development for businesses, allowing them to streamline operations, automate processes, quickly integrate multiple apps and data, and enhance legacy applications with new features. Unlike traditional low-code platforms, the Appsmith platform is lightweight, extremely developer-friendly, and designed to fully integrate within modern SDLC processes. Appsmith easily connects to a wide range of databases, APIs, and SaaS applications, and provides drag-and-drop UI building tools that are 10x faster than UI development using Angular or React frameworks. Appsmith pairs low-code speed with full-code flexibility and control. Developers can customize business logic, data sources, and UI elements using JavaScript, import their own JavaScript libraries, and manage code in a centralized IDE. Appsmith allows full-stack and backend developers, systems administrators, and data teams to quickly build highly-functional dashboards, admin panels, customer 360, IT automation, and service management tools that span multiple data sources.
Investor from seed stage
Mar 2019
FalconX is a leading digital asset prime brokerage for the world’s top institutions. We provide 24/7 access to global digital asset liquidity and capital solutions, built on proprietary technology spanning the full trade lifecycle.
2018
Investor from seed stage
Nov 2018
Zomentum's revolutionary end-to-end Revenue Platform enables both Partners and SaaS vendors to earn, grow, and manage revenue quickly and cost-effectively. Empowering a thriving Partner Ecosystem, the platform fuels technology sales revenue of $800 million a year and counting across America, Europe and Australia. Zomentum is based in San Francisco, with offices in the U.S. and India. Founded in 2018, the company is backed by leading investors, including Accel Partners, Elevation Capital, Green Oaks Capital, and Eight Roads Ventures.
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