Work-Bench Ventures
VC
2012
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New York, New York, United States
Profile
Work-Bench Ventures is a venture capital firm based in New York City, founded in 2012. The firm is led by a team of former corporate IT professionals who are passionate about enterprise software. They pride themselves on being 'enterprise nerds' who are deeply involved with their portfolio companies from the start. Work-Bench Ventures is known for its strong focus on helping startups navigate the complexities of enterprise sales and procurement.
The firm invests primarily in enterprise, SaaS, and infrastructure software companies. They focus on early-stage investments, particularly seed rounds, and provide significant support in go-to-market strategies. Work-Bench Ventures manages several funds, including Work-Bench Fund IV, which has $160 million in assets under management. Their investments are primarily in North America, with a strong emphasis on leveraging their extensive network within the NYC enterprise community.
Notable portfolio companies include JPMorgan Chase - financial services, Etsy - e-commerce platform, Morgan Stanley - financial services, MSCI - financial analytics, and Bank of America - banking services. They also have investments in innovative startups like GovWell, Courier Health, Flock AI, Goodfire, and Chamelio, which are making strides in their respective fields.
Industry
Work-Bench Ventures Funds
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Work-Bench Fund IV
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Fintech
Healthcare Services
Real Estate
Security
Software
Telecommunications
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Seed
Series A
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North America
Europe
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$5-10 m
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$160 M
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September 2026
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Work-Bench Ventures III
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Telecommunications
Software
Security
Real Estate
Healthcare Services
Fintech
Infrastructure
SaaS
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Seed
Series A
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North America
Europe
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$1-5 m
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January 2021
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