Bessemer Venture Partners

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

1911

AUM

$4 000 M

Location

Redwood City, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$100+ m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America South America Europe Middle East Africa Asia Australia and others

Investor profile last updated: 22 August, 2026

Profile

Bessemer Venture Partners is a venture capital firm based in Redwood City, California, founded in 1911. The firm has a team of over 150 professionals, including 26 partners, and is known for its extensive experience in the venture capital industry. Bessemer stands out for its partner-led approach and its commitment to sharing investment insights and roadmaps publicly.

The firm invests in a wide range of sectors including artificial intelligence, machine learning, biotech, cloud, consumer, cybersecurity, fintech, healthcare, and vertical software. Bessemer typically invests from seed to growth stages, with check sizes ranging from $500K to $100M. The firm has a global investment reach, focusing on the USA, Canada, Israel, Asia-Pacific, and Europe. Bessemer manages several funds, including Bessemer Venture Partners VIII Institutional with $885 million AUM.

Notable investments by Bessemer include companies like Pinterest - social media platform, Shopify - e-commerce platform, LinkedIn - professional networking site, Twilio - cloud communications platform, and DocuSign - electronic signature technology. The firm has supported over 150 IPOs and deSPACs, showcasing its significant impact on the venture capital landscape.

Industry

TravelTech AdTech HealthTech Music LegalTech Life Sciences MedTech Travel Transportation Telecommunications Sports/SportsTech Security Robotics Real Estate Media and Entertainment Marketing and Advertising Gaming Foodtech Food and Beverage Financial Services Fashion/Beauty Education Software SaaS Other Healthcare Services Fintech Edtech Consumer Services (B2C) Quantum Computing

Bessemer Venture Partners Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Bessemer Venture Partners VIII Institutional	Venture Capital (VC)	TravelTech AdTech HealthTech Music LegalTech Life Sciences MedTech Travel Transportation Telecommunications Sports/SportsTech Security Robotics Real Estate Media and Entertainment Marketing and Advertising Gaming Foodtech Food and Beverage Financial Services Fashion/Beauty Education Software SaaS Other Healthcare Services Fintech Edtech Consumer Services (B2C) Quantum Computing	Seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America South America Europe Middle East Africa Asia Australia and others	$10-50 m	$885 M	January 2011

Contacts

Name

Title

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Rob Stavis Partner

Partner

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David Wehrs Partner & Head of Platform

Partner & Head of Platform

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FAQs about Bessemer Venture Partners

Is Bessemer Venture Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?

Bessemer Venture Partners is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $100+ m.

Where is Bessemer Venture Partners located?

Bessemer Venture Partners is located in Redwood City, California, United States.

When was Bessemer Venture Partners founded?

Bessemer Venture Partners was founded in 1911.

What sectors and industries does Bessemer Venture Partners invest in?

Bessemer Venture Partners invests in companies and startups in TravelTech, AdTech, HealthTech, Music, LegalTech, Life Sciences, MedTech, Travel, Transportation, Telecommunications, Sports/SportsTech, Security, Robotics, Real Estate, Media and Entertainment, Marketing and Advertising, Gaming, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Financial Services, Fashion/Beauty, Education, Software, SaaS, Other, Healthcare Services, Fintech, Edtech, Consumer Services (B2C), Quantum Computing.

What is Bessemer Venture Partners geographical focus of investments?

Bessemer Venture Partners invests in companies and startups in North America, South America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia and others.

At what stages of companies and startups does Bessemer Venture Partners typically invest in?

Bessemer Venture Partners invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Bessemer Venture Partners investment?

Bessemer Venture Partners usually invests $100+ m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Bessemer Venture Partners?

Bessemer Venture Partners has around $4 000m assets under management.

What are the contacts of Bessemer Venture Partners?

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