Harry Nelis

Harry Nelis brings a distinctive dual perspective to venture capital, having successfully transitioned from engineer and startup founder to becoming one of Accel's pioneering partners at their London office. Before joining the investment world, Nelis founded a venture-backed software company, giving him firsthand experience with the challenges entrepreneurs face when building and scaling technology businesses.

Since joining Accel in 2004, Nelis has spent over a decade investing in Silicon Valley and European technology companies, developing deep expertise across consumer internet, software, and fintech sectors. His unique founder-turned-investor background allows him to provide strategic guidance that goes beyond capital, helping entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of company building from both operational and investment perspectives.

This rare combination of engineering roots, entrepreneurial experience, and venture capital expertise positions him as a valuable advisor for technology companies at various stages of growth.