Bessemer Venture Partners

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Venture capital and private equity firm

Data Confidence: 72% · Sources: 1 · Last Updated: Sep 19, 2026

Net Worth ▲: $5.0B
Reach ▲: 1.5M people
Power ▲: BVP controls a $3.85 billion early‑stage fund and a $780 million buyout fund, directing substantial capital to technology and private‑equity investments worldwide.
Influence ▲: Its investments shape technology and medical startup ecosystems across the United States, India, Israel, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom, influencing market dynamics and company growth.
Network ▲: Backed by the legacy of Bessemer Securities and the Phipps family, BVP operates a global network of offices and partners that connect entrepreneurs with institutional capital.
Legacy ▲: From its origins in 1911 as part of Bessemer Trust, BVP has become a premier venture capital firm, pioneering early‑stage funding and expanding into private‑equity through BVP Forge.
Trajectory ▲: Rising ↑ — first assessment on record.

About

Bessemer Venture Partners (BVP) is a San Francisco‑based venture capital and private equity firm with offices across India, Israel, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom. It traces its roots to Bessemer Securities, a spin‑out of Bessemer Trust founded in 1911, and has evolved into a leading investor in technology and medical companies. In 2024 the firm was ranked the third‑largest VC by total fundraising over the previous five years. BVP launched its first external‑capital fund in 2007 and established the BVP Forge buyout team in 2021.

Known For

Being one of the largest venture capital firms globally, ranked 3rd by fundraising in 2024, and managing multi‑billion‑dollar early‑stage and buyout funds.