Bessemer Venture Partners

Bessemer Venture Partners is a $4 billion venture capital firm founded in 1911 and based in California, specializing in investments across consumer, enterprise, and healthcare sectors globally, from seed stage to growth. The firm supports founders by providing guidance and resources, starting with seed and Series A investments and maintaining involvement throughout the development of their companies. Bessemer has a diverse portfolio, having funded early-stage companies such as Pinterest, Blue Apron, Skype, and Twitch, and has played a role in the successful initial public offerings of 117 companies, including Twilio, Yelp, and LinkedIn. The firm also operates several specialized funds targeting various sectors, including information technology, software, and digital health, with a presence in key markets such as India and Israel.

Rob Arditi

Partner

Anurag Begwani

Investor

Kent Bennett

Partner

Mark S. Bercow

Operating Partner

Charles Birnbaum

Partner

Sam Bondy

Investor

Robert H. Buescher

Administrative Partner

Sara Byrne

Director, GP Accounting

Aparna Chaganty

Investor

Morgan Cheatham

vice_president

Chris Chesney

Associate

J. Edmund Colloton

Managing Partner and COO

Ed Colloton

Partner

David Cowan

Partner

Mary D'Onofrio

Partner

Byron Deeter

Partner

Sameer Dholakia

Partner

John Drake

Investor

Mike Droesch

Partner

David Erickson

Operating Partner

Alex Ferrara

Partner

Adam Fisher

Partner

Christopher Gabrieli

Partner

Talia Goldberg

Partner

Bob Goodman

Partner

Robert P. Goodman

Partner

Sandy Grippo

Chief Financial Officer and Partner

Sofia Guerra

Investor

Vishal Gupta

Partner

Felda Hardymon

Partner

Tess Hatch

Partner

Andrew Hedin

Partner

Eric Kaplan

Investor

Amit Karp

Partner

Stephen Kraus

Partner

Ethan Kurzweil

Partner

Waikit Lau

Associate

Jeremy Levine

Partner

Lindsey Li

Investor

Emily Lu

Venture Capitalist

Grace Ma

Investor

Bennett Mathews

Senior Associate

Bhavik Nagda

Investor

Aditya Nidmarti

Investor

Robert O'Neil

Partner

Darsh Patel

Investor

Anant Vidur Puri

Partner

Anant Vidur Puri

Partner

Dan Ramirez

Associate

Caty Rea

vice_president

Elliott Robinson

Partner & Co-Founder of the Growth Investment Practice

Aia Sarycheva

Investor

Yael Schiff

Investor

Madeline Shue

Investor

Rob Stavis

Partner

Ariel Sterman

vice_president

Nancy Straface

Vice president of investment accounting

Mayo Stuntz

Operating Partner

Alexandra Sukin

Investor

Janelle Teng

vice_president

Christopher Wan

Investor

Connor Watumull

Senior Associate

David Wehrs

Partner

Augie Wilkinson

Director, Portfolio Monitoring and Analysis

Alex Yuditski

Investor

Past deals in Pennsylvania

Rimsys

Series A in 2021
Rimsys LLC is a company that specializes in providing a cloud-based regulatory information management (RIM) software platform for medical device manufacturers. Founded in 2018 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Rimsys offers a comprehensive solution that helps these companies navigate the complex global regulatory landscape. The platform enables users to manage product registrations, monitor regulatory standards, and maintain compliance with essential principles, particularly in relation to EU medical device regulations. Rimsys’ software facilitates the tracking of registrations, renewals, and important regulatory documents while linking standards to product profiles. By digitizing and automating regulatory processes, Rimsys aims to create a more organized and efficient approach to regulatory affairs for medical devices, in vitro diagnostics, and related software.

WEBBOXES

Venture Round in 2021
Staircase works towards bringing the best of modern platform technology and human-centered design to the US mortgage market as it undergoes an inevitable restructuring of its technical architecture and the corresponding unlocking of product and service innovation potential.

Abridge

Series A in 2020
Abridge AI Inc. is a company that develops a voice recording mobile application aimed at enhancing understanding during medical conversations. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the application uses machine learning to record and summarize interactions between patients and healthcare providers, highlighting medical terms related to diagnoses, medications, and treatments. This functionality enables users to better follow their doctors' recommendations and manage their health information effectively. Abridge's mission is to empower individuals by providing clarity and context in their health discussions, whether they occur in a clinical setting or at home.

Abridge

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Abridge AI Inc. is a company that develops a voice recording mobile application aimed at enhancing understanding during medical conversations. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the application uses machine learning to record and summarize interactions between patients and healthcare providers, highlighting medical terms related to diagnoses, medications, and treatments. This functionality enables users to better follow their doctors' recommendations and manage their health information effectively. Abridge's mission is to empower individuals by providing clarity and context in their health discussions, whether they occur in a clinical setting or at home.

MealPal

Series B in 2017
MealPal, Inc. is a subscription service that provides members with access to a wide range of lunch options for a flat monthly fee. Founded in 2015 and based in Miami, Florida, the company allows users to choose and reserve meals from participating restaurants, food service providers, and chefs in various urban areas including Washington, D.C., San Francisco, New York, Miami, Boston, London, Philadelphia, and Chicago. Members can pre-order meals the night before or on the day they wish to pick up their lunch, thus avoiding long lines during busy lunch hours. MealPal also offers gift options and has facilitated over 10 million lunch reservations, helping restaurants increase their revenue during peak times. The company was previously known as MealPass, Inc. before rebranding in 2016.

Function Inc.

Series A in 2017
Function Inc. specializes in the development and formulation of personalized hair and body care products, including shampoos, conditioners, serums, and lotions. The company allows customers to customize products based on their unique hair profiles and goals, ensuring that each formulation meets individual needs and preferences. Function Inc. offers a range of products such as purple shampoos, leave-in conditioners, hair masks, body washes, face cleansers, and moisturizers. Committed to safety and quality, the company avoids harmful ingredients like sulfates and parabens in its formulations. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Catawissa, Pennsylvania, Function Inc. operates production facilities in Michigan, New York, and Pennsylvania, and sells its products exclusively online.

MealPal

Series A in 2017
MealPal, Inc. is a subscription service that provides members with access to a wide range of lunch options for a flat monthly fee. Founded in 2015 and based in Miami, Florida, the company allows users to choose and reserve meals from participating restaurants, food service providers, and chefs in various urban areas including Washington, D.C., San Francisco, New York, Miami, Boston, London, Philadelphia, and Chicago. Members can pre-order meals the night before or on the day they wish to pick up their lunch, thus avoiding long lines during busy lunch hours. MealPal also offers gift options and has facilitated over 10 million lunch reservations, helping restaurants increase their revenue during peak times. The company was previously known as MealPass, Inc. before rebranding in 2016.

Function Inc.

Venture Round in 2017
Function Inc. specializes in the development and formulation of personalized hair and body care products, including shampoos, conditioners, serums, and lotions. The company allows customers to customize products based on their unique hair profiles and goals, ensuring that each formulation meets individual needs and preferences. Function Inc. offers a range of products such as purple shampoos, leave-in conditioners, hair masks, body washes, face cleansers, and moisturizers. Committed to safety and quality, the company avoids harmful ingredients like sulfates and parabens in its formulations. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Catawissa, Pennsylvania, Function Inc. operates production facilities in Michigan, New York, and Pennsylvania, and sells its products exclusively online.

Function Inc.

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Function Inc. specializes in the development and formulation of personalized hair and body care products, including shampoos, conditioners, serums, and lotions. The company allows customers to customize products based on their unique hair profiles and goals, ensuring that each formulation meets individual needs and preferences. Function Inc. offers a range of products such as purple shampoos, leave-in conditioners, hair masks, body washes, face cleansers, and moisturizers. Committed to safety and quality, the company avoids harmful ingredients like sulfates and parabens in its formulations. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Catawissa, Pennsylvania, Function Inc. operates production facilities in Michigan, New York, and Pennsylvania, and sells its products exclusively online.

Kroll Bond Rating Agency

Series C in 2013
Kroll Bond Rating Agency, Inc. is a credit rating agency that provides research solutions tailored for the investment community. Established in 2010 and headquartered in New York, the agency offers a range of products, including credit profile reports and a subscription rating service, which assist finance, risk, and treasury professionals in assessing the creditworthiness of various institutions. Kroll Bond Rating Agency specializes in multiple sectors, such as structured finance, asset-backed securities, public finance, and corporate finance. The agency is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as a Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization (NRSRO) and has received recognition as a credit rating provider from various regulatory bodies, including the Ontario Securities Commission and the European Securities and Markets Authority. In addition to its New York headquarters, the agency maintains offices in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Dublin, Ireland.

Kroll Bond Rating Agency

Series B in 2012
Kroll Bond Rating Agency, Inc. is a credit rating agency that provides research solutions tailored for the investment community. Established in 2010 and headquartered in New York, the agency offers a range of products, including credit profile reports and a subscription rating service, which assist finance, risk, and treasury professionals in assessing the creditworthiness of various institutions. Kroll Bond Rating Agency specializes in multiple sectors, such as structured finance, asset-backed securities, public finance, and corporate finance. The agency is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as a Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization (NRSRO) and has received recognition as a credit rating provider from various regulatory bodies, including the Ontario Securities Commission and the European Securities and Markets Authority. In addition to its New York headquarters, the agency maintains offices in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Dublin, Ireland.

Traffic.com

Venture Round in 1999
Traffic.com believe that we are a leading provider of accurate, real-time traffic information in the United States, based on the quality of our traffic data and the extent of their geographic coverage. They offer detailed traffic information, including specific speeds, travel times and delay times.