Bessemer Venture Partners

Bessemer Venture Partners (BVP) is a leading venture capital firm that invests in seed and Series A companies across various sectors and geographies. BVP has a long history of backing innovative entrepreneurs and helping them scale their businesses. Some of their notable investments include Shopify, LinkedIn, Yelp, Pinterest, Twilio, and Shopify. BVP’s investment strategy is based on identifying and supporting companies that have the potential to become market leaders in their categories. BVP focuses on six core areas: consumer, enterprise, healthcare, frontier tech, India, and Israel. Within these areas, BVP looks for companies that have a clear value proposition, a large and growing market opportunity, a strong team, and a competitive advantage. BVP’s investment criteria vary depending on the stage and sector of the company, but generally BVP looks for: A compelling vision and mission. A product or service that solves a real problem or creates a new opportunity for customers. A scalable and capital-efficient business model. A proven or potential product-market fit. A strong growth trajectory and traction. A clear path to profitability and sustainability. A differentiated and defensible position in the market. A culture of innovation and excellence. BVP’s location is global, with offices in San Francisco, New York, Boston, Seattle, London, Bangalore, Herzliya, and Beijing. BVP invests in companies across North America, Europe, Asia, and Israel. BVP’s stages range from seed to growth, with typical check sizes from $100K to $100M. BVP also has a growth fund that can invest up to $200M in later-stage companies. BVP supports its portfolio companies throughout their lifecycle, providing them with access to capital, expertise, network, and resources. BVP’s portfolio consists of over 200 active companies across various sectors and stages. Some of the current portfolio companies include: BigBasket: India’s largest online grocery delivery service Canva: A cloud-based design platform for creating graphics, presentations, videos, and more. Fiverr: A global marketplace for digital services. Guild Education: A platform that connects employers with education providers to offer upskilling and reskilling opportunities for workers. Nova Benefits: An India-based health benefits platform that helps companies get suitable and personalized benefits for their employees. Ola: India’s leading mobility platform and one of the world’s largest ride-hailing companies. PagerDuty: A cloud-based platform that helps teams manage incidents and deliver reliable digital services. Procore: A cloud-based construction management software that connects people, applications, and devices. ServiceTitan: A software platform that helps home service businesses streamline operations and grow revenue. Swiggy: India’s largest food delivery platform BVP’s benefits include:. A deep domain expertise and experience in investing in various sectors and stages. A global network of partners, advisors, mentors, customers, and co-investors that can help portfolio companies scale their businesses. A collaborative and supportive culture that values diversity, inclusion, integrity, and excellence. A long-term vision and commitment to building lasting impact.