Bessemer Venture Partners

Bessemer Venture Partners, established in 1911, is a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in Redwood City, California, with a global presence. The firm invests in early-stage to growth-stage companies across various sectors, including software, TMT, healthcare, fintech, and consumer products. With a portfolio boasting successful companies like Pinterest, Shopify, Twilio, and Yelp, Bessemer Venture Partners has a proven track record in helping entrepreneurs build enduring companies. The firm manages multiple funds, totaling over $4 billion in assets, and provides support to founders from seed stage through to growth, fostering long-term relationships with its portfolio companies.

Anurag Begwani

Vice President

Kent Bennett

Partner

Thomas Berger

Partner

Charles Birnbaum

Partner

Sam Bondy

Investor

Sara Byrne

CFO and Partner

Hansae Catlett

Vice President

Aparna Chaganty

Investor

Justina Chung

Vice President

David Cowan

Partner

Brian Cramer

Operating Partner

Mary D'Onofrio

Partner

Sakib Dadi

Vice President

Byron Deeter

Partner

Sameer Dholakia

Partner

John Drake

Investor

Jeff Epstein

Operating Partner

Brian Feinstein

Partner

Adam Ferrara

Partner

Alex Ferrara

Partner

Adam Fisher

Partner

Andrew Geisse

Operating Partner

Talia Goldberg

Partner

Alexa Grabelle

Investor

Sandy Grippo

CFO

Sofia Guerra

Vice President, Cambridge office

Felda Hardymon

Partner

Tess Hatch

Partner

Andrew Hedin

Partner

Nithin Kaimal

COO

Eric Kaplan

Vice President and Investor

Amit Karp

Partner

Hannah Kim

Vice President

Stephen Kraus

Partner

Lindsey Li

Vice President

Grace Ma

Investor

Maha Malik

Investor

Bhavik Nagda

Investor

Aditya Nidmarti

Investor

Bob O'Neil

Venture Partner

Darsh Patel

Investor

Anant Vidur Puri

Partner

Caty Rea

Vice President

Elliott Robinson

Partner and Co-Founder of the Growth Investment Practice

Aia Sarycheva

Vice President

Jason Scheller

Investor

Yael Schiff

Vice President

David Selverian

Investor

Madeline Shue

Investor

Smith, Scott

Operating Partner

Robert Stavis

Partner

Mayo Stuntz

Operating Partner

Alexandra Sukin

Investor

Vatsalya Tandon

Investor

Janice Teng

Vice President

Katherine Walker

Vice President

Christopher Wan

Vice President

Bryan Wu

Partner

Alex Yuditski

Investor

Past deals in Fraud Detection

Protectt.ai

Series A in 2025
Developer of an enterprise security platform intended to provide mobile application, and device and transaction security systems. The company's platform provides real-time fraud detection, cyber security, application security testing, risk assessment, and banking services, enabling businesses to deploy a robust mobile security framework on a cloud-based model.

Incognia

Series B in 2024
Incognia is a provider of advanced identity solutions aimed at enhancing security and user experience in digital interactions. The company offers a persistent device fingerprint solution that integrates device recognition, location analysis, and tamper detection to facilitate seamless user verification and combat fraud. Its platform encompasses a range of services including data breach prevention, data encryption, and account takeover prevention. These capabilities are designed to assist businesses in various sectors such as food delivery, ride-hailing, marketplaces, and financial services. By delivering customizable risk assessments and actionable insights, Incognia enables organizations to safeguard their reputation, improve customer retention, and protect their revenue against fraudulent activities.

Forter

Series F in 2021
Forter, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in end-to-end fraud prevention solutions for online merchants. Founded in 2013, it provides an automated system designed to detect and eliminate various transaction risks, including credit card fraud, account takeover, and identity theft. Forter's platform utilizes machine learning algorithms and behavioral analysis to assess transactions in real time, enabling merchants to block fraudulent activities while enhancing customer experience and approval rates. The company's Decision-As-a-Service framework evaluates each transaction using a comprehensive analysis of customer data points, while the Forter Decision Dashboard offers transparency into transaction evaluations. Additionally, Forter Smart Routing helps merchants minimize revenue loss from false payment declines throughout the payment process. With offices in London and a research facility in Tel Aviv, Forter aims to create a fraud-free environment that allows retailers to focus on their growth.

Shift Technology

Series D in 2021
Shift Technology provides AI-driven decision automation and optimization solutions tailored for the global insurance industry. The company specializes in fraud detection and has developed a cloud-based platform that enhances the insurance claims process. By analyzing hundreds of millions of transactions, Shift's technology identifies potential fraud, allowing insurers to process claims more efficiently and effectively. The solutions offered by Shift aim to improve accuracy and speed in claims and policy resolutions, contributing to the overall enhancement of the insurance policy lifecycle. Shift Technology's innovations have been recognized in the industry, evidenced by receiving Frost & Sullivan’s Global Claims Solutions for Insurance Market Leadership Award in 2020.

Forter

Series E in 2020
Forter, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in end-to-end fraud prevention solutions for online merchants. Founded in 2013, it provides an automated system designed to detect and eliminate various transaction risks, including credit card fraud, account takeover, and identity theft. Forter's platform utilizes machine learning algorithms and behavioral analysis to assess transactions in real time, enabling merchants to block fraudulent activities while enhancing customer experience and approval rates. The company's Decision-As-a-Service framework evaluates each transaction using a comprehensive analysis of customer data points, while the Forter Decision Dashboard offers transparency into transaction evaluations. Additionally, Forter Smart Routing helps merchants minimize revenue loss from false payment declines throughout the payment process. With offices in London and a research facility in Tel Aviv, Forter aims to create a fraud-free environment that allows retailers to focus on their growth.

Shift Technology

Series C in 2019
Shift Technology provides AI-driven decision automation and optimization solutions tailored for the global insurance industry. The company specializes in fraud detection and has developed a cloud-based platform that enhances the insurance claims process. By analyzing hundreds of millions of transactions, Shift's technology identifies potential fraud, allowing insurers to process claims more efficiently and effectively. The solutions offered by Shift aim to improve accuracy and speed in claims and policy resolutions, contributing to the overall enhancement of the insurance policy lifecycle. Shift Technology's innovations have been recognized in the industry, evidenced by receiving Frost & Sullivan’s Global Claims Solutions for Insurance Market Leadership Award in 2020.

LifeLock

Series E in 2012
LifeLock Inc., founded in 2005 and based in Tempe, Arizona, is an identity theft protection company that offers services designed to safeguard personal information. The company provides threat detection, identity alerts, and remediation software for individual consumers, as well as risk management services for businesses. LifeLock charges a monthly fee for its identity theft protection, which includes monitoring for fraudulent applications related to credit and non-credit services. In the event of identity theft, LifeLock offers a $1 million guarantee to cover expenses related to the recovery of stolen funds, supported by identity theft insurance to address other associated losses.

BillGuard

Series B in 2011
BillGuard, Inc. is a personal finance company that developed a security mobile application designed to help users manage and protect their finances. The app, available on both iOS and Android platforms, allows users to track their spending and monitor their credit for fraudulent activities. It offers features such as identity theft protection, which includes alerts for card and bank fraud, black market surveillance, and data breach notifications. Additionally, the app provides detailed spend analytics, access to credit scores, and transaction mapping. Founded in 2009 and based in New York, BillGuard utilizes a combination of crowdsourced user feedback and data from various sources to enhance its services. The company was previously known as CrowdSpot and was acquired by Prosper Marketplace in October 2015.

BillGuard

Series A in 2010
BillGuard, Inc. is a personal finance company that developed a security mobile application designed to help users manage and protect their finances. The app, available on both iOS and Android platforms, allows users to track their spending and monitor their credit for fraudulent activities. It offers features such as identity theft protection, which includes alerts for card and bank fraud, black market surveillance, and data breach notifications. Additionally, the app provides detailed spend analytics, access to credit scores, and transaction mapping. Founded in 2009 and based in New York, BillGuard utilizes a combination of crowdsourced user feedback and data from various sources to enhance its services. The company was previously known as CrowdSpot and was acquired by Prosper Marketplace in October 2015.

LifeLock

Series A in 2006
LifeLock Inc., founded in 2005 and based in Tempe, Arizona, is an identity theft protection company that offers services designed to safeguard personal information. The company provides threat detection, identity alerts, and remediation software for individual consumers, as well as risk management services for businesses. LifeLock charges a monthly fee for its identity theft protection, which includes monitoring for fraudulent applications related to credit and non-credit services. In the event of identity theft, LifeLock offers a $1 million guarantee to cover expenses related to the recovery of stolen funds, supported by identity theft insurance to address other associated losses.

Cyota

Venture Round in 2004
Cyota was a prominent provider of online security and anti-fraud solutions tailored for financial institutions. The company focused on combating various forms of internet-related fraud, including online banking fraud, eCommerce fraud, and phishing attacks. Its suite of products included eSphinx, specifically designed for online banking security; eVision, an online fraud management system; FraudAction, an anti-phishing solution; and SecureSuite, a comprehensive payment security platform that enables banks to protect their cardholders during online transactions. In 2005, Cyota was acquired by RSA Security, marking a significant expansion in the realm of digital fraud prevention.

Doppel

Doppel is a company focused on enhancing social engineering defense through a combination of artificial intelligence and human expertise. Its platform addresses a range of digital threats, including phishing, business email compromise, and impersonation, by actively detecting and neutralizing these risks. Utilizing its proprietary suite of tools known as Doppel Vision, the company offers services such as Brand Protection, Executive Protection, and Phishing Incident Response. This adaptive approach allows Doppel to respond to emerging threats in real time, ensuring the security of clients' personnel, brands, and communications across various channels. Additionally, the platform employs advanced technologies, including computer vision and large language models, to identify and swiftly eliminate phishing attacks and protect intellectual property, including counterfeit non-fungible tokens.
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