Bessemer Venture Partners

Bessemer Venture Partners (BVP) is one of the world’s oldest venture capital firms, with origins dating back to 1911. Headquartered in Menlo Park, California, BVP manages approximately $10 billion across multiple funds. The firm invests globally at all stages, from seed to late growth, with sector expertise in enterprise cloud software, fintech, consumer technology, healthcare, and biotech. It has played a pivotal role in the growth of many transformative companies including LinkedIn, Pinterest, Shopify, Twilio, and Yelp.

BVP differentiates itself through its long-term, founder-centric approach, providing not just capital but also operational guidance, recruiting support, and international expansion assistance. Its “anti-portfolio” philosophy, where it publicly highlights the deals it missed, reflects its culture of humility and learning. BVP has more than 150 professionals spread across offices in Silicon Valley, New York, Boston, San Francisco, and Bangalore, giving it a broad global reach.

Over more than a century of investing, BVP has demonstrated an ability to adapt its strategy to new technological waves, from the industrial economy to the cloud and AI eras. This adaptability, combined with a strong global network and institutional backing, ensures it remains a top-tier venture capital firm.