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.
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Jason Scheller
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Robert Stavis
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Past deals in Transportation
Boom Supersonic
Series A in 2024
Boom Supersonic is a commercial airplane manufacturer focused on developing supersonic airliners. Founded with the goal of overcoming challenges to supersonic passenger flight, Boom aims to make high-speed travel affordable for business travelers and eventually accessible to everyone. The company's flagship aircraft, Overture, is designed to fly at Mach 2.2, significantly reducing travel time. Boom Supersonic prioritizes advanced aerodynamics, engine technology, and sustainability, with a focus on accommodating next-generation sustainable alternative fuels.
UniUni
Series C in 2024
UniUni is a developer of a B2B delivery services platform focused on enhancing shipping solutions for the e-commerce and logistics sectors. The company utilizes innovative technology to automate the package sorting process and facilitate efficient last-mile delivery. By providing reliable, cost-effective, and flexible services, UniUni enables e-commerce businesses to thrive by ensuring that products are safely delivered directly to consumers' doorsteps. Its approach positions UniUni as a key player in the evolving landscape of delivery services in North America.
Pallet
Series A in 2024
Pallet develops supply chain software that provides comprehensive visibility, automation, control, and optimization for end-to-end logistics. Its flagship product integrates a Transportation Management System (TMS) and Warehouse Management System (WMS), designed to streamline and enhance business operations.
Defcon AI
Seed Round in 2024
Defcon AI is a company that operates in the transportation, logistics, supply chain, and storage sectors. It specializes in the development of AI-driven software that aids businesses in evaluating alternative strategies during transportation disruptions. The company's focus is on creating advanced tools for modeling, simulation, and analysis, which help optimize logistics and mobility decision-making. By leveraging sophisticated AI technology, Defcon AI enables organizations to navigate complex scenarios in transportation planning effectively.
GoodShip
Series A in 2024
GoodShip is a developer of a cloud-based platform designed to streamline freight orchestration and procurement processes for shippers. The platform automates labor-intensive tasks related to carrier management and transportation procurement, enabling users to manage these functions digitally. It offers real-time analytics on the performance of various lanes and carriers, providing shippers with AI-powered insights, automated reports, and scorecards. This comprehensive approach aids in enhancing supply chain agility, allowing businesses to make informed decisions and improve operational efficiency.
MoveInSync
Series C in 2024
MoveInSync, headquartered in Bangalore, India, is a leading provider of employee commute solutions since 2009. The company offers reliable, safe, and sustainable transportation services to over 300 clients, including many Fortune 500 companies. MoveInSync's primary offerings include MoveInSync One, an end-to-end employee transport solution that integrates fleet management, technology, and operations; and Ion, a SaaS platform that automates office commutes using various modes of transportation, manages corporate car rentals, and oversees workplace logistics. The company is committed to reducing carbon emissions through shared commutes, optimized fleet mixes, and the adoption of electric vehicles. MoveInSync has been recognized with multiple awards for its innovative approach to employee transportation.
Klook
Series E in 2023
Klook is a global online platform facilitating the booking of travel experiences, services, and accommodations. It offers a wide array of activities such as tours, theme park tickets, cultural experiences, and adventure activities across numerous destinations worldwide. Additionally, Klook provides essential travel services like public transport passes, airport transfers, car rentals, SIM cards/eSIMs, and dining reservations to cater to various aspects of travel planning.
Mural Health
Seed Round in 2023
Mural Health is a technology company based in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, founded in 2022, that focuses on improving participation in clinical trials. The company develops solutions aimed at simplifying the process for individuals to engage in global research studies. Mural Health specializes in three key areas: transportation services to facilitate trial access, two-way messaging for effective communication between healthcare professionals and participants, and tools for collecting participant feedback. By addressing the common obstacles associated with enrolling in and remaining in clinical trials, Mural Health seeks to enhance the overall trial experience for both patients and caregivers.
Fuel Me
Series A in 2023
Fuel Me is a cloud-based technology platform that aims to enhance the procurement process for fuel, lubricants, and related products and services, primarily serving the transportation and construction industries. The platform is designed to simplify the ordering and delivery of bulk fuel, making the process more efficient, cost-effective, and transparent for businesses. Fuel Me enables clients to manage their orders comprehensively through a reliable nationwide vendor network, ensuring a streamlined experience from initiation to delivery.
Curri
Series B in 2023
Curri, Inc. is a logistics company that specializes in on-demand delivery services for construction materials, parts, and tools. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Ventura, California, the company offers a mobile application that allows users to easily book delivery services. Through its platform, customers can arrange orders by providing pickup and drop-off locations, after which Curri's drivers handle the collection and delivery of the materials. The service includes features such as live updates, proof-of-delivery signatures, and photos to ensure transparency and compliance. Curri's innovative approach aims to streamline the logistics process for the construction industry, providing a cost-effective solution for transporting materials from supply stores directly to job sites.
newtrul
Seed Round in 2022
Newtrul is a shipment aggregation platform founded in 2018 and based in Chicago, Illinois. The company connects shippers, brokers, and freight carriers through a centralized portal aimed at simplifying the process of truckload freight matching. By digitizing and aggregating shipment information into a spot marketplace, Newtrul enables trucking companies to easily search for and digitally book their next loads, enhancing efficiency in the freight industry.
Pallet
Seed Round in 2022
Pallet develops supply chain software that provides comprehensive visibility, automation, control, and optimization for end-to-end logistics. Its flagship product integrates a Transportation Management System (TMS) and Warehouse Management System (WMS), designed to streamline and enhance business operations.
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. specializes in artificial intelligence software aimed at enhancing logistics and supply chain operations. Founded in 2016 and based in Princeton, New Jersey, the company has developed SMART-TL, an application that automates the search for freight loads and recommends optimal matches for carriers. This technology is built on extensive research from Princeton University and is designed to provide detailed analyses, plan for uncertainties, and adapt to rapidly changing market conditions. By leveraging advanced AI, Optimal Dynamics enables logistics companies to automate processes, optimize operations, and improve overall productivity, managing billions of dollars in assets for major industry players.
Phantom Auto
Series B in 2022
Phantom Auto Inc. is a software company that specializes in remote operation solutions for autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in Tel Aviv, Israel, Phantom Auto develops a platform that enables remote drivers to operate a variety of vehicles, including passenger cars, yard trucks, forklifts, and delivery robots. This technology allows for the remote monitoring and operation of these vehicles from significant distances, enhancing safety and productivity in diverse environments such as construction zones and adverse weather conditions. By facilitating the remote operation of unmanned vehicles, Phantom Auto aims to improve labor accessibility and operational efficiency across logistics and other industries.
Coast
Seed Round in 2021
Coast is a developer of a card payment platform designed to make fleet and gasoline payments easier for truck drivers. The company's platform provides payment integration solutions to fleets, making fleet administration easier than traditional financial services.
Optimal Dynamics
Series A in 2021
Optimal Dynamics, Inc. specializes in artificial intelligence software aimed at enhancing logistics and supply chain operations. Founded in 2016 and based in Princeton, New Jersey, the company has developed SMART-TL, an application that automates the search for freight loads and recommends optimal matches for carriers. This technology is built on extensive research from Princeton University and is designed to provide detailed analyses, plan for uncertainties, and adapt to rapidly changing market conditions. By leveraging advanced AI, Optimal Dynamics enables logistics companies to automate processes, optimize operations, and improve overall productivity, managing billions of dollars in assets for major industry players.
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.
Otonomo Technologies
Series C in 2020
Otonomo Technologies Ltd. operates a cloud-based marketplace that connects cars to services and applications, facilitating the collection and delivery of vehicle data for enhanced safety and in-car experiences. The company, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Herzliya, Israel, with offices in Redwood City, California, and Frankfurt, Germany, securely processes over 4 billion data points daily from more than 40 million vehicles. Otonomo's platform enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), fleet operators, and over 100 service providers to access and utilize this data, accelerating the development of new services that improve driver experiences and support smart city initiatives. The company prioritizes privacy and neutrality, ensuring compliance with global data protection regulations.
Phantom Auto
Series A in 2019
Phantom Auto Inc. is a software company that specializes in remote operation solutions for autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in Tel Aviv, Israel, Phantom Auto develops a platform that enables remote drivers to operate a variety of vehicles, including passenger cars, yard trucks, forklifts, and delivery robots. This technology allows for the remote monitoring and operation of these vehicles from significant distances, enhancing safety and productivity in diverse environments such as construction zones and adverse weather conditions. By facilitating the remote operation of unmanned vehicles, Phantom Auto aims to improve labor accessibility and operational efficiency across logistics and other industries.
Impossible Aerospace
Series A in 2018
Impossible Aerospace Corp is a manufacturer of high-performance, long-range electric aircraft tailored for first responders, including law enforcement and fire departments. Founded in 2016 and located in Santa Clara, California, the company produces the US-1, a long-duration performance aircraft, and the Air Support system, which is designed for unmanned airborne policing and emergency response. In addition to aircraft, Impossible Aerospace provides a range of services, including training, IT connectivity support, camera systems, routine maintenance, FAA certifications, and program assistance. The company's products are engineered to withstand the demanding conditions of first responder missions, making them suitable for various industrial and commercial applications requiring reliable, long-duration flight capabilities.
Otonomo Technologies
Series B in 2017
Otonomo Technologies Ltd. operates a cloud-based marketplace that connects cars to services and applications, facilitating the collection and delivery of vehicle data for enhanced safety and in-car experiences. The company, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Herzliya, Israel, with offices in Redwood City, California, and Frankfurt, Germany, securely processes over 4 billion data points daily from more than 40 million vehicles. Otonomo's platform enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), fleet operators, and over 100 service providers to access and utilize this data, accelerating the development of new services that improve driver experiences and support smart city initiatives. The company prioritizes privacy and neutrality, ensuring compliance with global data protection regulations.
Otonomo Technologies
Series A in 2016
Otonomo Technologies Ltd. operates a cloud-based marketplace that connects cars to services and applications, facilitating the collection and delivery of vehicle data for enhanced safety and in-car experiences. The company, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Herzliya, Israel, with offices in Redwood City, California, and Frankfurt, Germany, securely processes over 4 billion data points daily from more than 40 million vehicles. Otonomo's platform enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), fleet operators, and over 100 service providers to access and utilize this data, accelerating the development of new services that improve driver experiences and support smart city initiatives. The company prioritizes privacy and neutrality, ensuring compliance with global data protection regulations.
Sedona Systems
Series B in 2016
Sedona Systems has developed NetFusion, a multi-layer application platform aimed at optimizing and controlling the optical and IP layers (L0-L3) of service provider networks. This platform enables service providers to achieve optically-aware IP routing and IP-informed optical switching, effectively doubling WAN capacity while enhancing agility, availability, and flexibility. By utilizing centralized open-source software, NetFusion connects seamlessly with equipment from major vendors through SDN controllers or management systems. The platform automates the management of both optical and IP resources, significantly improving operational efficiency and providing full visibility into transport and routing. As a result, Sedona Systems’ solutions can lead to substantial cost savings, potentially reducing core network expenses by up to 80% over five years.
Otonomo Technologies
Series A in 2015
Otonomo Technologies Ltd. operates a cloud-based marketplace that connects cars to services and applications, facilitating the collection and delivery of vehicle data for enhanced safety and in-car experiences. The company, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Herzliya, Israel, with offices in Redwood City, California, and Frankfurt, Germany, securely processes over 4 billion data points daily from more than 40 million vehicles. Otonomo's platform enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), fleet operators, and over 100 service providers to access and utilize this data, accelerating the development of new services that improve driver experiences and support smart city initiatives. The company prioritizes privacy and neutrality, ensuring compliance with global data protection regulations.
STRATIM Systems
Series B in 2015
STRATIM Systems Incorporated develops and operates an intelligent logistics platform designed to enhance the efficiency of transportation companies. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, the company provides a suite of applications that facilitate the integration of logistics operations. The platform organizes and automates logistics requests, distributes tasks, and analyzes data to offer actionable insights. STRATIM's offerings include three main product lines: the STRATIM Platform, which oversees logistical operations; the STRATIM Exchange, which connects users to vendors for real-time fulfillment; and the STRATIM Marketplace, enabling transactions between fleet owners and their vendors. The company aims to modernize fleet operations, ensure high vehicle uptime, and improve mobility experiences within the transportation industry. In 2018, STRATIM became a subsidiary of KAR Auction Services, Inc.
TaxiForSure
Series C in 2014
TaxiForSure.com is an aggregator of car rentals and taxis in India. They work with various taxi operators and enable them with technology to ensure that customers get an easily accessible, safe, reliable taxi ride ‘for sure’.
Sedona Systems
Series A in 2014
Sedona Systems has developed NetFusion, a multi-layer application platform aimed at optimizing and controlling the optical and IP layers (L0-L3) of service provider networks. This platform enables service providers to achieve optically-aware IP routing and IP-informed optical switching, effectively doubling WAN capacity while enhancing agility, availability, and flexibility. By utilizing centralized open-source software, NetFusion connects seamlessly with equipment from major vendors through SDN controllers or management systems. The platform automates the management of both optical and IP resources, significantly improving operational efficiency and providing full visibility into transport and routing. As a result, Sedona Systems’ solutions can lead to substantial cost savings, potentially reducing core network expenses by up to 80% over five years.
TaxiForSure
Series B in 2014
TaxiForSure.com is an aggregator of car rentals and taxis in India. They work with various taxi operators and enable them with technology to ensure that customers get an easily accessible, safe, reliable taxi ride ‘for sure’.
Palogix Infrastructure
Venture Round in 2010
Palogix Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. is a logistics service provider based in Kolkata, India, specializing in third-party logistics for dry and bulk cargo, including iron ore, cement, and fertilizers. The company primarily facilitates the transportation of these goods from regions such as Orissa, Jharkhand, and West Bengal to export-oriented destinations like Paradeep, Haldea, and Vizag. Palogix operates private freight terminals and rail cargo handling services, which include inland container depots and warehousing facilities, allowing for efficient and cost-effective logistics solutions. Founded in 2006, Palogix Infrastructure aims to optimize operating costs for its clients while ensuring systematic logistics services.
Nistevo
Venture Round in 2003
Nistevo operates a collaborative logistics network that facilitates transportation management through its hosted TMS software service. The platform enables over 1,600 participants, including retailers, manufacturers, third-party logistics providers, and carriers, to effectively plan, execute, and settle logistics operations. Annually, the network manages more than 2.8 million inbound and outbound shipments, allowing users to collaboratively manage the procurement and execution of logistics services across the supply chain. Nistevo's software supports comprehensive visibility and analysis, streamlining the logistics processes for manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and logistics service providers.
Perfect Commerce
Series B in 2000
Perfect Commerce is a provider of software-as-a-service (SaaS) spend management solutions and an open supplier network designed for small and medium-sized organizations. The company offers a range of solutions, including PerfectSource, which focuses on effective supply management; PerfectProcure, which manages the procure-to-pay process; and PerfectShop, which enhances visibility of approved goods and services. Additionally, Perfect Commerce features PerfectServices, a sourcing solution that identifies organizational needs and analyzes spending data to create tailored business solutions. The company also operates an Open Supplier Network, facilitating B2B transactions between buyers and suppliers. Its services cater to various industries, including chemicals, retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, hospitality, food products, education, manufacturing, technology, and transportation.
Nistevo
Venture Round in 1999
Nistevo operates a collaborative logistics network that facilitates transportation management through its hosted TMS software service. The platform enables over 1,600 participants, including retailers, manufacturers, third-party logistics providers, and carriers, to effectively plan, execute, and settle logistics operations. Annually, the network manages more than 2.8 million inbound and outbound shipments, allowing users to collaboratively manage the procurement and execution of logistics services across the supply chain. Nistevo's software supports comprehensive visibility and analysis, streamlining the logistics processes for manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and logistics service providers.
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.
Optimal Dynamics
Optimal Dynamics, Inc. specializes in artificial intelligence software aimed at enhancing logistics and supply chain operations. Founded in 2016 and based in Princeton, New Jersey, the company has developed SMART-TL, an application that automates the search for freight loads and recommends optimal matches for carriers. This technology is built on extensive research from Princeton University and is designed to provide detailed analyses, plan for uncertainties, and adapt to rapidly changing market conditions. By leveraging advanced AI, Optimal Dynamics enables logistics companies to automate processes, optimize operations, and improve overall productivity, managing billions of dollars in assets for major industry players.
Pallet
Pallet develops supply chain software that provides comprehensive visibility, automation, control, and optimization for end-to-end logistics. Its flagship product integrates a Transportation Management System (TMS) and Warehouse Management System (WMS), designed to streamline and enhance business operations.
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