Accel Partners VII Case Report
As a limited partner in Accel’s previous funds, Angel Foundation is faced with the decision of whether to continue investing in Accel Partners VII, in which the firm has proposed a carried interest rate of 30%, an increase from the industry standard of 20%. While carried interest can provide strong incentives for fund managers, Accel has also demonstrated exceptional past performance. Given these factors, we believe that Accel has a higher likelihood of outperforming the average venture capital fund, making the increase in carried interest justifiable.