Benchmark

Benchmark is a venture capital firm established in 1995 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Woodside, California, London, and Herzliya Pituach, Israel. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on technology-driven companies in sectors such as enterprise software, mobile, social media, and financial services. Benchmark typically invests between $3 million and $15 million, often seeking to be the first investor in its portfolio companies. The firm is known for its unique partnership structure, where six general partners maintain equal ownership and actively engage with the entrepreneurs they support. Benchmark has a notable track record, with 37 exits since 2011, including 14 initial public offerings and 23 mergers and acquisitions, collectively valued at over $60 billion. Its portfolio features several prominent companies, including Uber, Snapchat, and Tinder, reflecting its commitment to backing transformative startups.

Alex Balkanski

General Partner

Jason Droege

Venture Partner

Peter Fenton

General Partner

Gus Fuldner

Venture Partner

Miles Grimshaw

General Partner

Bill Gurley

General Partner

Jill Jarrett

CFO

Bob Kagle

General Partner

Victor Lazarte

General Partner

Victor Lazarte

General Partner

Jerome Misso

General Partner

Chetan Puttagunta

General Partner

Steve Spurlock

Operating Partner

Sarah Tavel

General Partner

Past deals in Presentation Software

AcuityMD

Series A in 2022
Developer of medical technology software platform designed to provide ways of designing and marketing medical devices. The company's platform embeds strategy and market insights into a collaboration that can be used across various functions, enabling medical companies to build closer relationships with the doctors they serve.

Glide

Series A in 2022
Glide Apps is a platform that enables users to create mobile apps from Google Sheets. It was founded in 2018 and is a member of the Y Combinator Winter 2019 class.

AcuityMD

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of medical technology software platform designed to provide ways of designing and marketing medical devices. The company's platform embeds strategy and market insights into a collaboration that can be used across various functions, enabling medical companies to build closer relationships with the doctors they serve.

Quip

Series B in 2015
Quip is a living document platform designed to enhance team collaboration by integrating documents, spreadsheets, and communication into a single interface. Founded in 2012 by Bret Taylor and Kevin Gibbs, Quip aims to streamline workflows by allowing users to create and iterate on living documents in real time, regardless of their location or device. Its simple, chat-like interface facilitates immediate collaboration, enabling teams to work together more efficiently. Notable clients include Facebook, New Relic, Instacart, Al Jazeera, Product Hunt, and Pinterest. Quip is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Quip

Series A in 2013
Quip is a living document platform designed to enhance team collaboration by integrating documents, spreadsheets, and communication into a single interface. Founded in 2012 by Bret Taylor and Kevin Gibbs, Quip aims to streamline workflows by allowing users to create and iterate on living documents in real time, regardless of their location or device. Its simple, chat-like interface facilitates immediate collaboration, enabling teams to work together more efficiently. Notable clients include Facebook, New Relic, Instacart, Al Jazeera, Product Hunt, and Pinterest. Quip is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Asana

Series B in 2012
Asana, Inc. is a software company that operates a work management platform designed for individuals, team leads, and executives. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Asana provides a software-as-a-service solution that facilitates efficient work execution and enhances employee engagement. The platform allows users to connect their tasks to the broader organizational mission, enabling teams to effectively manage projects ranging from small assignments to large strategic initiatives. Originally named Smiley Abstractions, Inc., the company rebranded to Asana, Inc. in July 2009, reflecting its focus on productivity and collaboration in the workplace.

Asana

Series A in 2009
Asana, Inc. is a software company that operates a work management platform designed for individuals, team leads, and executives. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Asana provides a software-as-a-service solution that facilitates efficient work execution and enhances employee engagement. The platform allows users to connect their tasks to the broader organizational mission, enabling teams to effectively manage projects ranging from small assignments to large strategic initiatives. Originally named Smiley Abstractions, Inc., the company rebranded to Asana, Inc. in July 2009, reflecting its focus on productivity and collaboration in the workplace.

Privia

Series B in 2001
Privia provides an array of products to help leading organizations streamline the entire bid, capture and proposal process--from pipeline management and reporting to teammate collaboration and proposal development.
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