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 Transport and logistics

Lumachain

Series A in 2022
Lumachain Pty Ltd is an Australian company that develops a software as a service (SaaS) platform for food supply chain management. Established in 2018 and based in Sydney, the platform provides transparency in global supply chains by enabling producers, enterprises, and consumers to trace the origin, location, and condition of individual items in real time, from farm to fork. This traceability encourages farmers and manufacturers to produce high-quality and ethically sourced products. Additionally, it helps enterprises minimize waste, enhance operational efficiency, and increase profitability. Consumers benefit by gaining certainty about the provenance, condition, and quality of their purchases, ensuring they are making informed choices regarding ethically and sustainably sourced food products.

Portainer

Series A in 2022
Portainer.io Limited specializes in developing open-source user interface tools for managing container-based environments. The company provides a comprehensive container management platform known as Portainer CE, which includes features for application management, cluster management, and various other management services such as identity, storage, and network management. For enterprise customers, Portainer offers Portainer Business, which focuses on container management and orchestration. The platform supports a range of environments, including Kubernetes, Docker, Azure container instances, and Edge computing. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, with an office in Palo Alto, California, Portainer aims to simplify container orchestration systems, making them more accessible and user-friendly for both software developers and IT operations professionals. The intuitive interface provided by Portainer accelerates the adoption of container technology, enhances security, and streamlines software delivery, ultimately aiding enterprises in faster deployment and troubleshooting processes.

Courier

Series B in 2022
Courier provides an API designed for developers to enhance user notification delivery by intelligently routing messages across various existing channels, such as email and messaging platforms. The API takes into account factors like user online status and previous engagement levels to determine the most effective communication method. Over the years, Courier has evolved significantly, continuously adapting to technological advancements to better serve its customers while maintaining stability in its management and operational approach. The company emphasizes the importance of customer success, fostering long-term relationships with its largest clients and collaborating closely to prepare for future developments in the industry.

Optibus

Series D in 2022
Optibus leverages the power of machine-learning and optimization algorithms to redefine the way mass-transportation is planned and operated. Optibus’ disruptive technology drive some of the most complex transportation operations worldwide, helping to improve the quality of service, increase efficiencies, save money, and streamline operations.

Optimal Dynamics

Series B in 2022
Optimal Dynamics, Inc. develops artificial intelligence (AI) based software that provides carriers with load recommendations. The company provides SMART-TL, an application that automates the process of searching for loads and recommends loads to the right carrier. It serves the logistics and supply chain sector. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Princeton, New Jersey.

Raft

Series A in 2021
Raft is a technology company that specializes in transforming logistics and logistics-finance operations. Established in 2017 and based in London, United Kingdom, Raft offers infrastructure and solutions designed to automate processing and enhance decision-making regarding paper collateral. The company aims to simplify international trade, making it more efficient and accessible for businesses. By leveraging its innovative technology, Raft seeks to streamline logistics operations and facilitate better financial management within the sector.

Choco

Series B in 2021
Choco is a young startup with plenty of momentum that’s aiming to attract restaurants and suppliers. It also makes ordering and communication with your suppliers faster and simpler. They are simplifying how to order from their suppliers and their technology has the potential to help millions of people worldwide. Choco connecting food suppliers and restaurants on one global platform. Their technology has the potential to optimize communication among food channels to create a more transparent supply chain. The young start-up seeks to build up a user base among suppliers and restaurants keen to build out their networks.

Shippo

Series E in 2021
Shippo is a multi-carrier shipping API and web app. E-commerce businesses, marketplaces, and platforms are able to connect to multiple shipping carriers around the world from one API and dashboard, through Shippo. Businesses can get shipping rates, print labels, automate international documents, track shipments, and facilitate returns. The company processes millions of shipments per month for more than 35,000 customers. Businesses are able to instantly access multiple shipping carriers for real-time rates, shipping labels, international paperwork, package tracking, and return logistics. Shippo was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Optimal Dynamics

Series A in 2021
Optimal Dynamics, Inc. develops artificial intelligence (AI) based software that provides carriers with load recommendations. The company provides SMART-TL, an application that automates the process of searching for loads and recommends loads to the right carrier. It serves the logistics and supply chain sector. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Princeton, New Jersey.

Portainer

Series A in 2021
Portainer.io Limited specializes in developing open-source user interface tools for managing container-based environments. The company provides a comprehensive container management platform known as Portainer CE, which includes features for application management, cluster management, and various other management services such as identity, storage, and network management. For enterprise customers, Portainer offers Portainer Business, which focuses on container management and orchestration. The platform supports a range of environments, including Kubernetes, Docker, Azure container instances, and Edge computing. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, with an office in Palo Alto, California, Portainer aims to simplify container orchestration systems, making them more accessible and user-friendly for both software developers and IT operations professionals. The intuitive interface provided by Portainer accelerates the adoption of container technology, enhances security, and streamlines software delivery, ultimately aiding enterprises in faster deployment and troubleshooting processes.

Optibus

Series C in 2021
Optibus leverages the power of machine-learning and optimization algorithms to redefine the way mass-transportation is planned and operated. Optibus’ disruptive technology drive some of the most complex transportation operations worldwide, helping to improve the quality of service, increase efficiencies, save money, and streamline operations.

cargo.one

Series B in 2020
Cargo.one is a digital platform designed for freight forwarders to search, compare, and book air freight capacities across airlines. Cargo.one focuses on growth opportunities in North America, where airlines have been responding to surging demand for air cargo. It was founded in 2017 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Courier

Series A in 2020
Courier provides an API designed for developers to enhance user notification delivery by intelligently routing messages across various existing channels, such as email and messaging platforms. The API takes into account factors like user online status and previous engagement levels to determine the most effective communication method. Over the years, Courier has evolved significantly, continuously adapting to technological advancements to better serve its customers while maintaining stability in its management and operational approach. The company emphasizes the importance of customer success, fostering long-term relationships with its largest clients and collaborating closely to prepare for future developments in the industry.

Portainer

Seed Round in 2020
Portainer.io Limited specializes in developing open-source user interface tools for managing container-based environments. The company provides a comprehensive container management platform known as Portainer CE, which includes features for application management, cluster management, and various other management services such as identity, storage, and network management. For enterprise customers, Portainer offers Portainer Business, which focuses on container management and orchestration. The platform supports a range of environments, including Kubernetes, Docker, Azure container instances, and Edge computing. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, with an office in Palo Alto, California, Portainer aims to simplify container orchestration systems, making them more accessible and user-friendly for both software developers and IT operations professionals. The intuitive interface provided by Portainer accelerates the adoption of container technology, enhances security, and streamlines software delivery, ultimately aiding enterprises in faster deployment and troubleshooting processes.

Choco

Series A in 2020
Choco is a young startup with plenty of momentum that’s aiming to attract restaurants and suppliers. It also makes ordering and communication with your suppliers faster and simpler. They are simplifying how to order from their suppliers and their technology has the potential to help millions of people worldwide. Choco connecting food suppliers and restaurants on one global platform. Their technology has the potential to optimize communication among food channels to create a more transparent supply chain. The young start-up seeks to build up a user base among suppliers and restaurants keen to build out their networks.

Shippo

Series C in 2020
Shippo is a multi-carrier shipping API and web app. E-commerce businesses, marketplaces, and platforms are able to connect to multiple shipping carriers around the world from one API and dashboard, through Shippo. Businesses can get shipping rates, print labels, automate international documents, track shipments, and facilitate returns. The company processes millions of shipments per month for more than 35,000 customers. Businesses are able to instantly access multiple shipping carriers for real-time rates, shipping labels, international paperwork, package tracking, and return logistics. Shippo was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Courier

Venture Round in 2020
Courier provides an API designed for developers to enhance user notification delivery by intelligently routing messages across various existing channels, such as email and messaging platforms. The API takes into account factors like user online status and previous engagement levels to determine the most effective communication method. Over the years, Courier has evolved significantly, continuously adapting to technological advancements to better serve its customers while maintaining stability in its management and operational approach. The company emphasizes the importance of customer success, fostering long-term relationships with its largest clients and collaborating closely to prepare for future developments in the industry.

Choco

Series A in 2019
Choco is a young startup with plenty of momentum that’s aiming to attract restaurants and suppliers. It also makes ordering and communication with your suppliers faster and simpler. They are simplifying how to order from their suppliers and their technology has the potential to help millions of people worldwide. Choco connecting food suppliers and restaurants on one global platform. Their technology has the potential to optimize communication among food channels to create a more transparent supply chain. The young start-up seeks to build up a user base among suppliers and restaurants keen to build out their networks.

Shippo

Series B in 2017
Shippo is a multi-carrier shipping API and web app. E-commerce businesses, marketplaces, and platforms are able to connect to multiple shipping carriers around the world from one API and dashboard, through Shippo. Businesses can get shipping rates, print labels, automate international documents, track shipments, and facilitate returns. The company processes millions of shipments per month for more than 35,000 customers. Businesses are able to instantly access multiple shipping carriers for real-time rates, shipping labels, international paperwork, package tracking, and return logistics. Shippo was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Stratim

Series B in 2015
STRATIM Systems Incorporated develops and operates an intelligent logistics platform that virtualizes various operations and gets them working together intelligently. The company’s platform includes a suite of applications and tools that allow clients to build an integrated logistics ecosystem. Its platform connects various users’ operations under a single ecosystem; organizes and automates various logistics requests; distributes tasks; and analyses the data and delivers recommendations. STRATIM Systems Incorporated was formerly known as ZIRX, Inc. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in San Francisco, California. As of February 1, 2018, STRATIM Systems Incorporated operates as a subsidiary of KAR Auction Services, Inc.

Palogix Infrastructure

Venture Round in 2010
Palogix Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. provides third party logistic services in India. It specializes in dry/bulk cargo, such as iron ore, cement, and fertilizers from Orissa, Jharkhand, and West Bengal to export oriented destinations in Paradeep, Haldea, and Vizag. The company offers rail cargo services. It operates logistic hubs in Orissa. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Kolkata, India.

Nistevo

Venture Round in 2003
Nistevo is the Collaborative Logistics Network for transportation management, a hosted TMS software service. Over 1,600 retailers, manufacturers, 3PLs and carriers participate in the Network to plan, execute, settle and collaborate on more than 2.8 million inbound and outbound shipments annually.

Nistevo

Venture Round in 1999
Nistevo is the Collaborative Logistics Network for transportation management, a hosted TMS software service. Over 1,600 retailers, manufacturers, 3PLs and carriers participate in the Network to plan, execute, settle and collaborate on more than 2.8 million inbound and outbound shipments annually.