Bessemer Venture Partners

Bessemer Venture Partners is a US-based venture capital firm with a long history of backing early-stage technology companies. Originating in the 1910s as part of a family office and formally becoming a VC firm in the 1970s, Bessemer has since invested in hundreds of startups across sectors including enterprise software, healthcare, fintech, and consumer internet. The firm has offices in Silicon Valley, New York, and internationally, and is known for being an early backer of companies like LinkedIn, Shopify, and Pinterest. Bessemer combines sector-focused investment teams with a strong emphasis on founder support and long-term growth.