Bessemer Venture Partners

Bessemer Venture Partners is a prominent venture capital firm, founded in 1911 and based in Redwood City, California. With approximately $4 billion in assets under management, the firm invests globally in startups across various sectors, including consumer, enterprise, healthcare, information technology, and deep tech, from seed stage to growth. Bessemer's partners are dedicated to supporting founders by providing guidance and resources throughout the company's lifecycle. The firm has a notable track record of backing early-stage investments in companies such as Pinterest, Skype, and Twitch, and has played a significant role in the development of 117 IPOs, including notable names like Twilio and LinkedIn. With funds targeting a range of sectors, Bessemer Venture Partners exemplifies a commitment to fostering innovation and building enduring businesses.

Anurag Begwani

Investor

Kent Bennett

Partner

Tom Berger

Partner

Charles Birnbaum

Partner

Sam Bondy

Investor

William Burgin

Partner

Sara Byrne

Partner and CFO

Aparna Chaganty

Investor

Morgan Cheatham

Vice President

Justina Chung

Vice President

David Cowan

Partner

Brian Cramer

Operating Partner

Mary D'Onofrio

Partner

Byron Deeter

Partner

Sameer Dholakia

Partner

John Drake

Investor

Mike Droesch

Partner

Jeff Epstein

Operating Partner

Adam Ferrara

Partner

Libbie Frost

Investor

Andrew Geisse

Operating Partner

Talia Goldberg

Partner

Bob Goodman

Partner

Alexa Grabelle

Investor

Sandy Grippo

COO and Partner

Sofia Guerra

Vice President, Cambridge office

Vishal Gupta

Managing Director, Partner

Tess Hatch

Partner

Andrew Hedin

Partner

Sachin Jain

Investor

Nithin Kaimal

COO

Eric Kaplan

Investor

Stephen Kraus

Partner

Ethan Kurzweil

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

Raj Sabhlok

Operating Partner

Jason Scheller

Investor

Yael Schiff

Vice President

Andrew Schmitt

Investor

Madeline Shue

Investor

Scott Smith

Operating Partner

Robert Stavis

Partner

Mayo Stuntz

Operating Partner

Vatsalya Tandon

Investor

Janice Teng

Vice President

Christopher Wan

Vice President

Bryan Wu

Partner

Alex Yuditski

Investor

Moksha .

Investor

Past deals in Restaurants

Restaurant365

Private Equity Round in 2023
Restaurant365 is a smart restaurant management software that combines restaurant modules with an integrated accounting system. Restaurant365 provides a restaurant-specific accounting and back-office software platform that reduces the significant burdens placed on restaurant operators, allowing concepts to operate more efficiently and profitably in a digital world.

Choco

Series B in 2021
Choco is a startup focused on revolutionizing the food supply chain by connecting restaurants with suppliers through an innovative ingredient ordering application. This platform simplifies the ordering process and enhances communication, allowing restaurants to manage their ingredient needs more efficiently. The application's user-friendly design, reminiscent of popular consumer apps, features a chat interface for seamless interaction and a streamlined ordering list. By fostering connections on a global scale, Choco aims to optimize the food supply network, making it more transparent and accessible for all parties involved. The company is actively working to build a robust user base among restaurants and suppliers who are interested in enhancing their operational networks.

Choco

Series A in 2020
Choco is a startup focused on revolutionizing the food supply chain by connecting restaurants with suppliers through an innovative ingredient ordering application. This platform simplifies the ordering process and enhances communication, allowing restaurants to manage their ingredient needs more efficiently. The application's user-friendly design, reminiscent of popular consumer apps, features a chat interface for seamless interaction and a streamlined ordering list. By fostering connections on a global scale, Choco aims to optimize the food supply network, making it more transparent and accessible for all parties involved. The company is actively working to build a robust user base among restaurants and suppliers who are interested in enhancing their operational networks.

Toast

Series F in 2020
Toast, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in developing a comprehensive point-of-sale and restaurant management platform tailored for the foodservice and hospitality industries. Founded in 2011, Toast provides cloud-based solutions that include online ordering, delivery tracking, tableside ordering, and labor management, all designed to streamline restaurant operations. The platform serves a diverse range of establishments, including restaurants, cafés, bars, and nightclubs, enabling them to enhance customer experiences and optimize business performance. By offering software subscription services, processing transaction fees, and providing financing through its Toast Capital division, Toast supports over 120,000 restaurant locations across the United States. The company stands out by processing a significant volume of financial transactions on its platform, reinforcing its commitment to delivering a robust and effective technology solution for restaurateurs.

Choco

Series A in 2019
Choco is a startup focused on revolutionizing the food supply chain by connecting restaurants with suppliers through an innovative ingredient ordering application. This platform simplifies the ordering process and enhances communication, allowing restaurants to manage their ingredient needs more efficiently. The application's user-friendly design, reminiscent of popular consumer apps, features a chat interface for seamless interaction and a streamlined ordering list. By fostering connections on a global scale, Choco aims to optimize the food supply network, making it more transparent and accessible for all parties involved. The company is actively working to build a robust user base among restaurants and suppliers who are interested in enhancing their operational networks.

Restaurant365

Series C in 2019
Restaurant365 is a smart restaurant management software that combines restaurant modules with an integrated accounting system. Restaurant365 provides a restaurant-specific accounting and back-office software platform that reduces the significant burdens placed on restaurant operators, allowing concepts to operate more efficiently and profitably in a digital world.

Toast

Series E in 2019
Toast, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in developing a comprehensive point-of-sale and restaurant management platform tailored for the foodservice and hospitality industries. Founded in 2011, Toast provides cloud-based solutions that include online ordering, delivery tracking, tableside ordering, and labor management, all designed to streamline restaurant operations. The platform serves a diverse range of establishments, including restaurants, cafés, bars, and nightclubs, enabling them to enhance customer experiences and optimize business performance. By offering software subscription services, processing transaction fees, and providing financing through its Toast Capital division, Toast supports over 120,000 restaurant locations across the United States. The company stands out by processing a significant volume of financial transactions on its platform, reinforcing its commitment to delivering a robust and effective technology solution for restaurateurs.

Restaurant365

Venture Round in 2018
Restaurant365 is a smart restaurant management software that combines restaurant modules with an integrated accounting system. Restaurant365 provides a restaurant-specific accounting and back-office software platform that reduces the significant burdens placed on restaurant operators, allowing concepts to operate more efficiently and profitably in a digital world.

Restaurant365

Venture Round in 2018
Restaurant365 is a smart restaurant management software that combines restaurant modules with an integrated accounting system. Restaurant365 provides a restaurant-specific accounting and back-office software platform that reduces the significant burdens placed on restaurant operators, allowing concepts to operate more efficiently and profitably in a digital world.

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.

Toast

Series C in 2017
Toast, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in developing a comprehensive point-of-sale and restaurant management platform tailored for the foodservice and hospitality industries. Founded in 2011, Toast provides cloud-based solutions that include online ordering, delivery tracking, tableside ordering, and labor management, all designed to streamline restaurant operations. The platform serves a diverse range of establishments, including restaurants, cafés, bars, and nightclubs, enabling them to enhance customer experiences and optimize business performance. By offering software subscription services, processing transaction fees, and providing financing through its Toast Capital division, Toast supports over 120,000 restaurant locations across the United States. The company stands out by processing a significant volume of financial transactions on its platform, reinforcing its commitment to delivering a robust and effective technology solution for restaurateurs.

Toast

Series C in 2017
Toast, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in developing a comprehensive point-of-sale and restaurant management platform tailored for the foodservice and hospitality industries. Founded in 2011, Toast provides cloud-based solutions that include online ordering, delivery tracking, tableside ordering, and labor management, all designed to streamline restaurant operations. The platform serves a diverse range of establishments, including restaurants, cafés, bars, and nightclubs, enabling them to enhance customer experiences and optimize business performance. By offering software subscription services, processing transaction fees, and providing financing through its Toast Capital division, Toast supports over 120,000 restaurant locations across the United States. The company stands out by processing a significant volume of financial transactions on its platform, reinforcing its commitment to delivering a robust and effective technology solution for restaurateurs.

Swiggy

Series E in 2017
Swiggy is an on-demand food delivery platform that connects users with local restaurants, allowing them to order food conveniently through a mobile app. Founded in 2014 by Sriharsha Majety, Nandan Reddy, and Rahul Jaimini, the company is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Swiggy offers a comprehensive list of nearby restaurants and their menus, enabling users to track their orders in real-time. In addition to food delivery, Swiggy also provides services for picking up and dropping off various items, such as laundry and parcels, catering to both business clients and retail customers. The platform emphasizes speed and convenience, ensuring that users receive their food fresh and on time, often accompanied by discounts.

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.

Social Tables

Series B in 2016
Social Tables, Inc. is a cloud-based software company that serves the hospitality, events, and catering industries. Founded in 2011 and based in Washington, D.C., the company provides a comprehensive platform that includes sales and catering CRM software, management tools, interactive floor plans, and lead capture services. Its solutions facilitate the booking and management of events for hoteliers and event managers, while also enhancing the connection between sales and operations for caterers. By streamlining the event planning process—covering aspects such as floor plan design, seating chart creation, and guest engagement—Social Tables aims to simplify and enhance the experience for event professionals. The company operates as a subsidiary of Cvent, Inc. since October 2018.

Swiggy

Series D in 2016
Swiggy is an on-demand food delivery platform that connects users with local restaurants, allowing them to order food conveniently through a mobile app. Founded in 2014 by Sriharsha Majety, Nandan Reddy, and Rahul Jaimini, the company is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Swiggy offers a comprehensive list of nearby restaurants and their menus, enabling users to track their orders in real-time. In addition to food delivery, Swiggy also provides services for picking up and dropping off various items, such as laundry and parcels, catering to both business clients and retail customers. The platform emphasizes speed and convenience, ensuring that users receive their food fresh and on time, often accompanied by discounts.

Toast

Series B in 2016
Toast, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in developing a comprehensive point-of-sale and restaurant management platform tailored for the foodservice and hospitality industries. Founded in 2011, Toast provides cloud-based solutions that include online ordering, delivery tracking, tableside ordering, and labor management, all designed to streamline restaurant operations. The platform serves a diverse range of establishments, including restaurants, cafés, bars, and nightclubs, enabling them to enhance customer experiences and optimize business performance. By offering software subscription services, processing transaction fees, and providing financing through its Toast Capital division, Toast supports over 120,000 restaurant locations across the United States. The company stands out by processing a significant volume of financial transactions on its platform, reinforcing its commitment to delivering a robust and effective technology solution for restaurateurs.

Blue Apron

Series D in 2015
Blue Apron is a New York-based company that operates a direct-to-consumer platform delivering fresh ingredients and original recipes for home cooking. Founded in 2012, it provides a weekly subscription service that allows customers to select from two flexible meal plans, featuring seasonal ingredients and detailed recipe cards. In addition to meal kits, Blue Apron offers an online marketplace for cooking tools, utensils, pantry items, and wine, which can be paired with its meals. The company's target audience includes college graduates, young couples, families, singles, and empty nesters, and it primarily serves customers in the United States. With a fulfillment center in Linden, New Jersey, Blue Apron aims to simplify meal preparation, helping consumers discover new recipes while saving time and money.

Social Tables

Series A in 2014
Social Tables, Inc. is a cloud-based software company that serves the hospitality, events, and catering industries. Founded in 2011 and based in Washington, D.C., the company provides a comprehensive platform that includes sales and catering CRM software, management tools, interactive floor plans, and lead capture services. Its solutions facilitate the booking and management of events for hoteliers and event managers, while also enhancing the connection between sales and operations for caterers. By streamlining the event planning process—covering aspects such as floor plan design, seating chart creation, and guest engagement—Social Tables aims to simplify and enhance the experience for event professionals. The company operates as a subsidiary of Cvent, Inc. since October 2018.

Blue Apron

Series C in 2014
Blue Apron is a New York-based company that operates a direct-to-consumer platform delivering fresh ingredients and original recipes for home cooking. Founded in 2012, it provides a weekly subscription service that allows customers to select from two flexible meal plans, featuring seasonal ingredients and detailed recipe cards. In addition to meal kits, Blue Apron offers an online marketplace for cooking tools, utensils, pantry items, and wine, which can be paired with its meals. The company's target audience includes college graduates, young couples, families, singles, and empty nesters, and it primarily serves customers in the United States. With a fulfillment center in Linden, New Jersey, Blue Apron aims to simplify meal preparation, helping consumers discover new recipes while saving time and money.

Blue Apron

Series B in 2013
Blue Apron is a New York-based company that operates a direct-to-consumer platform delivering fresh ingredients and original recipes for home cooking. Founded in 2012, it provides a weekly subscription service that allows customers to select from two flexible meal plans, featuring seasonal ingredients and detailed recipe cards. In addition to meal kits, Blue Apron offers an online marketplace for cooking tools, utensils, pantry items, and wine, which can be paired with its meals. The company's target audience includes college graduates, young couples, families, singles, and empty nesters, and it primarily serves customers in the United States. With a fulfillment center in Linden, New Jersey, Blue Apron aims to simplify meal preparation, helping consumers discover new recipes while saving time and money.

Blue Apron

Series A in 2013
Blue Apron is a New York-based company that operates a direct-to-consumer platform delivering fresh ingredients and original recipes for home cooking. Founded in 2012, it provides a weekly subscription service that allows customers to select from two flexible meal plans, featuring seasonal ingredients and detailed recipe cards. In addition to meal kits, Blue Apron offers an online marketplace for cooking tools, utensils, pantry items, and wine, which can be paired with its meals. The company's target audience includes college graduates, young couples, families, singles, and empty nesters, and it primarily serves customers in the United States. With a fulfillment center in Linden, New Jersey, Blue Apron aims to simplify meal preparation, helping consumers discover new recipes while saving time and money.

Blue Apron

Seed Round in 2012
Blue Apron is a New York-based company that operates a direct-to-consumer platform delivering fresh ingredients and original recipes for home cooking. Founded in 2012, it provides a weekly subscription service that allows customers to select from two flexible meal plans, featuring seasonal ingredients and detailed recipe cards. In addition to meal kits, Blue Apron offers an online marketplace for cooking tools, utensils, pantry items, and wine, which can be paired with its meals. The company's target audience includes college graduates, young couples, families, singles, and empty nesters, and it primarily serves customers in the United States. With a fulfillment center in Linden, New Jersey, Blue Apron aims to simplify meal preparation, helping consumers discover new recipes while saving time and money.

Yelp

Series B in 2005
Yelp Inc. operates an online platform that connects consumers with local businesses across various categories, including restaurants, shopping, beauty, fitness, health, and entertainment. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Francisco, Yelp provides both free and paid advertising products to businesses, enabling them to reach targeted local audiences through its website and mobile application. The platform offers features such as Yelp Deals, allowing business owners to create promotional discounts, and Gift Certificates. Yelp also includes services like Yelp Reservations for online booking, Yelp Waitlist for managing customer wait times, and the Yelp Knowledge program, which provides analytics and insights for business owners. Additionally, Yelp collaborates with partners, including Grubhub, to enhance its offerings, and allows third-party data providers to manage business listings. The company sells its products directly through its sales force and online channels, ensuring a broad reach within the local business ecosystem.

RestaurantTrade

Series C in 2002
RestaurantTrade the leading provider of Web-based software for the hospitality industry.
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