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 Autonomous Vehicles

ANYbotics

Series B in 2023
ANYbotics AG, founded in 2016 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, develops advanced four-legged robots designed for various industrial applications. These autonomous mobile robots are engineered to enhance safety and productivity by navigating complex environments and performing routine inspections. Equipped with a suite of advanced sensors including visual zoom cameras, lidar scanners, and thermal cameras, ANYbotics' robots can monitor assets, detect gas presence, and create 3D models. Their robust design allows for operation in challenging terrains, making them suitable for sectors such as power, chemicals, construction, mining, and oil and gas. By automating inspection tasks and providing real-time data, ANYbotics aims to improve operational efficiency and support critical functions such as search and rescue.

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.

Phantom Auto

Series B in 2022
Phantom Auto Inc. specializes in developing teleoperation software that enables trained operators to remotely control autonomous vehicles when they cannot operate independently. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional research and development center in Tel Aviv, Israel, Phantom Auto's technology is applicable to a wide range of vehicles, including passenger cars, trucks, shuttles, industrial vehicles, and delivery robots. The company's platform features low-latency communication software, an application programming interface for real-time driving assistance, and training services for remote operators. By facilitating remote control of vehicles in challenging conditions, such as construction zones or adverse weather, Phantom Auto supports the safe testing and deployment of autonomous vehicles globally.

Aigen

Seed Round in 2022
Aigen is a company that develops an autonomous, solar-powered robotics platform aimed at enhancing soil health and addressing agricultural challenges. By providing a robotics service platform, Aigen focuses on delivering improved data and actionable solutions for farmers, enabling them to manage crops without relying on chemical inputs that can degrade soil quality. This innovative approach not only supports the regeneration of soil health but also offers affordable alternatives to conventional farming practices. In doing so, Aigen seeks to mitigate the global agriculture labor shortage while contributing to broader environmental and public health efforts.

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.

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.

DriveNets

Series B in 2021
DriveNets Ltd. develops software solutions for communications service provider networks. It offers Network Cloud, a software-centric routing infrastructure that provides a routing stack, data-path control, central management capabilities, and interfaces to third party tools through standard northbound interfaces. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Ra’anana, Israel with an additional office in Red Bank, New Jersey.

Iris Automation

Series B in 2020
Iris Automation Inc. develops collision avoidance systems for operating industrial drones. The company offers an artificial intelligence computer that blends real-time images and 3D maps to track incoming objects. Its onboard software tracks and avoids dynamic and static objects on the ground and in the air at short-range and long-range. The company’s system is built to process visual data in real-time holding the capability to see structures that suddenly appear, such as a plane, flock of birds, and another drone. It serves the avionics industry worldwide. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California with an additional operation in Reno, Nevada.

Iris Automation

Venture Round in 2020
Iris Automation Inc. develops collision avoidance systems for operating industrial drones. The company offers an artificial intelligence computer that blends real-time images and 3D maps to track incoming objects. Its onboard software tracks and avoids dynamic and static objects on the ground and in the air at short-range and long-range. The company’s system is built to process visual data in real-time holding the capability to see structures that suddenly appear, such as a plane, flock of birds, and another drone. It serves the avionics industry worldwide. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California with an additional operation in Reno, Nevada.

ACV

Series E in 2020
ACV Auctions, Inc. is a wholesale automotive auction company that operates a mobile platform designed for used-car dealers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Buffalo, New York, ACV enables dealers to view, bid on, and purchase car inventory through online auctions. The platform facilitates dealer-to-dealer transactions by allowing users to select desired vehicles and receive alerts on their mobile devices when specific cars become available. Additionally, ACV provides a pricing application for franchise dealers and acts as a closing tool for wholesale buyers to bid on vehicles. This innovative marketplace streamlines the buying and selling process within the automotive industry.

Otonomo

Series C in 2020
Otonomo Technologies Ltd. is a provider of vehicle data, operating a cloud marketplace that connects car manufacturers, drivers, and service providers within a connected ecosystem. Founded in 2015 and based in Herzliya, Israel, with additional offices in the United States and Germany, Otonomo's platform securely ingests over 2.6 billion data points daily from more than 20 million connected vehicles globally. The platform enhances this data, enabling the development of new services that cater to drivers' needs, including emergency services, predictive maintenance, and smart city applications. Otonomo prioritizes privacy, ensuring compliance with regulations such as GDPR and CCPA while offering insights into driver behavior, vehicle health, and traffic trends. With a strong research and development presence, Otonomo collaborates with multiple industries to leverage car data for innovative solutions.

Culdesac

Venture Round in 2019
Culdesac Inc. is a real estate developer based in San Francisco, California, specializing in the creation of car-free neighborhoods. Incorporated in 2018, the company aims to transform urban living by developing post-car real estate services, which include ridesharing, bikes and scooters, and same-day grocery delivery. Culdesac is currently focused on its inaugural project, Culdesac Tempe, designed to be the first neighborhood in the United States built entirely without cars. The company has secured $10 million in venture funding from notable investors such as Khosla Ventures and Initialized Capital, among others, to support its innovative approach to urban development.

ACV

Series E in 2019
ACV Auctions, Inc. is a wholesale automotive auction company that operates a mobile platform designed for used-car dealers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Buffalo, New York, ACV enables dealers to view, bid on, and purchase car inventory through online auctions. The platform facilitates dealer-to-dealer transactions by allowing users to select desired vehicles and receive alerts on their mobile devices when specific cars become available. Additionally, ACV provides a pricing application for franchise dealers and acts as a closing tool for wholesale buyers to bid on vehicles. This innovative marketplace streamlines the buying and selling process within the automotive industry.

Phantom Auto

Series A in 2019
Phantom Auto Inc. specializes in developing teleoperation software that enables trained operators to remotely control autonomous vehicles when they cannot operate independently. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional research and development center in Tel Aviv, Israel, Phantom Auto's technology is applicable to a wide range of vehicles, including passenger cars, trucks, shuttles, industrial vehicles, and delivery robots. The company's platform features low-latency communication software, an application programming interface for real-time driving assistance, and training services for remote operators. By facilitating remote control of vehicles in challenging conditions, such as construction zones or adverse weather, Phantom Auto supports the safe testing and deployment of autonomous vehicles globally.

DriveNets

Series A in 2019
DriveNets Ltd. develops software solutions for communications service provider networks. It offers Network Cloud, a software-centric routing infrastructure that provides a routing stack, data-path control, central management capabilities, and interfaces to third party tools through standard northbound interfaces. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Ra’anana, Israel with an additional office in Red Bank, New Jersey.

ACV

Series D in 2018
ACV Auctions, Inc. is a wholesale automotive auction company that operates a mobile platform designed for used-car dealers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Buffalo, New York, ACV enables dealers to view, bid on, and purchase car inventory through online auctions. The platform facilitates dealer-to-dealer transactions by allowing users to select desired vehicles and receive alerts on their mobile devices when specific cars become available. Additionally, ACV provides a pricing application for franchise dealers and acts as a closing tool for wholesale buyers to bid on vehicles. This innovative marketplace streamlines the buying and selling process within the automotive industry.

Impossible Aerospace

Series A in 2018
Impossible Aerospace Corp is a manufacturer of long-range electric aircraft designed specifically for first responders, such as law enforcement and firefighters. The company offers a range of products, including the US-1, a high-performance aircraft with extended duration, and Air Support, an unmanned airborne system for policing and emergency response. In addition to aircraft, Impossible Aerospace provides various support services, including training, IT connectivity, camera systems, routine maintenance, and assistance with FAA certifications. Established in 2016, the company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.

ACV

Series C in 2018
ACV Auctions, Inc. is a wholesale automotive auction company that operates a mobile platform designed for used-car dealers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Buffalo, New York, ACV enables dealers to view, bid on, and purchase car inventory through online auctions. The platform facilitates dealer-to-dealer transactions by allowing users to select desired vehicles and receive alerts on their mobile devices when specific cars become available. Additionally, ACV provides a pricing application for franchise dealers and acts as a closing tool for wholesale buyers to bid on vehicles. This innovative marketplace streamlines the buying and selling process within the automotive industry.

Iris Automation

Series A in 2018
Iris Automation Inc. develops collision avoidance systems for operating industrial drones. The company offers an artificial intelligence computer that blends real-time images and 3D maps to track incoming objects. Its onboard software tracks and avoids dynamic and static objects on the ground and in the air at short-range and long-range. The company’s system is built to process visual data in real-time holding the capability to see structures that suddenly appear, such as a plane, flock of birds, and another drone. It serves the avionics industry worldwide. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California with an additional operation in Reno, Nevada.

Oryx Vision

Series B in 2017
Oryx Vision develops solid state depth vision solutions for autonomous vehicles. Based on a radically innovative depth-sensing technology, it is the first and the only answer to the range and resolution vision requirements of fully autonomous driving.

Otonomo

Series B in 2017
Otonomo Technologies Ltd. is a provider of vehicle data, operating a cloud marketplace that connects car manufacturers, drivers, and service providers within a connected ecosystem. Founded in 2015 and based in Herzliya, Israel, with additional offices in the United States and Germany, Otonomo's platform securely ingests over 2.6 billion data points daily from more than 20 million connected vehicles globally. The platform enhances this data, enabling the development of new services that cater to drivers' needs, including emergency services, predictive maintenance, and smart city applications. Otonomo prioritizes privacy, ensuring compliance with regulations such as GDPR and CCPA while offering insights into driver behavior, vehicle health, and traffic trends. With a strong research and development presence, Otonomo collaborates with multiple industries to leverage car data for innovative solutions.

DeepScale

Seed Round in 2017
DeepScale is a technology company that develops perceptual systems for semi-autonomous and autonomous vehicles. It help automakers use industry-standard low-wattage processors to power more accurate perception. Alongside sensors, mapping, planning and control systems, perception, (sometimes referenced as “computer vision”) enables vehicles to make sense of what’s going on around them in real time.

ACV

Series B in 2017
ACV Auctions, Inc. is a wholesale automotive auction company that operates a mobile platform designed for used-car dealers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Buffalo, New York, ACV enables dealers to view, bid on, and purchase car inventory through online auctions. The platform facilitates dealer-to-dealer transactions by allowing users to select desired vehicles and receive alerts on their mobile devices when specific cars become available. Additionally, ACV provides a pricing application for franchise dealers and acts as a closing tool for wholesale buyers to bid on vehicles. This innovative marketplace streamlines the buying and selling process within the automotive industry.

Otonomo

Series A in 2016
Otonomo Technologies Ltd. is a provider of vehicle data, operating a cloud marketplace that connects car manufacturers, drivers, and service providers within a connected ecosystem. Founded in 2015 and based in Herzliya, Israel, with additional offices in the United States and Germany, Otonomo's platform securely ingests over 2.6 billion data points daily from more than 20 million connected vehicles globally. The platform enhances this data, enabling the development of new services that cater to drivers' needs, including emergency services, predictive maintenance, and smart city applications. Otonomo prioritizes privacy, ensuring compliance with regulations such as GDPR and CCPA while offering insights into driver behavior, vehicle health, and traffic trends. With a strong research and development presence, Otonomo collaborates with multiple industries to leverage car data for innovative solutions.

Oryx Vision

Series A in 2016
Oryx Vision develops solid state depth vision solutions for autonomous vehicles. Based on a radically innovative depth-sensing technology, it is the first and the only answer to the range and resolution vision requirements of fully autonomous driving.

Vasona Networks

Series C in 2016
Vasona Networks, Inc. specializes in developing solutions for mobile network operators to enhance subscriber experiences. Founded in 2006 and based in San Jose, California, the company offers a suite of products including smartAir, a mobile-edge computing platform that addresses data traffic challenges at the individual cell level, and smartVISION, which provides insights into mobile network performance and user experiences. Additionally, Vasona Networks provides video shaping and dynamic rate control traffic management solutions, utilizing its RateControl technology to allocate bandwidth based on user needs and application demands. As of September 2018, Vasona Networks operates as a subsidiary of Zephyr Telecommunications, Inc.

Otonomo

Series A in 2015
Otonomo Technologies Ltd. is a provider of vehicle data, operating a cloud marketplace that connects car manufacturers, drivers, and service providers within a connected ecosystem. Founded in 2015 and based in Herzliya, Israel, with additional offices in the United States and Germany, Otonomo's platform securely ingests over 2.6 billion data points daily from more than 20 million connected vehicles globally. The platform enhances this data, enabling the development of new services that cater to drivers' needs, including emergency services, predictive maintenance, and smart city applications. Otonomo prioritizes privacy, ensuring compliance with regulations such as GDPR and CCPA while offering insights into driver behavior, vehicle health, and traffic trends. With a strong research and development presence, Otonomo collaborates with multiple industries to leverage car data for innovative solutions.

CyPhy Works

Series B in 2015
CyPhy Works, now known as Aria Insights, specializes in the development of intelligent aerial robots designed to operate in challenging and hazardous environments. By integrating advanced technology, these robots collect and analyze data, providing actionable insights to decision-makers. This approach not only enhances operational efficiency but also prioritizes safety by minimizing human exposure to risky situations. Through their innovative solutions, Aria Insights aims to transform data collection and analysis in various sectors, ensuring that critical information is delivered effectively and securely.

Skydrop

Venture Round in 2015
Flirtey Technology Pty Ltd specializes in drone delivery services, focusing on urgent medical supplies, retail items, and food delivery across the United States. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Reno, Nevada, the company aims to enhance lifestyles by providing instant delivery solutions. Flirtey has achieved significant milestones in the drone delivery industry, being the first to conduct an FAA-approved drone delivery, the first to perform a fully autonomous delivery to a home, and the first to launch a commercial drone delivery service.

Stratim

Series B in 2015
Stratim Systems Incorporated operates an intelligent logistics platform designed to modernize and streamline fleet operations for transportation companies. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, the company provides a suite of software applications that enable clients to create an integrated logistics ecosystem. This platform allows users to automate logistics requests, coordinate tasks, and analyze data to generate actionable insights. Stratim offers three main product lines: the STRATIM Platform, which centralizes logistical operations; the STRATIM Exchange, which facilitates real-time vendor connections; and the STRATIM Marketplace, enabling transactions between fleet owners and vendors. As a subsidiary of KAR Auction Services since 2018, Stratim aims to enhance operational efficiency and improve mobility experiences within the transportation sector.

Vasona Networks

Series B in 2013
Vasona Networks, Inc. specializes in developing solutions for mobile network operators to enhance subscriber experiences. Founded in 2006 and based in San Jose, California, the company offers a suite of products including smartAir, a mobile-edge computing platform that addresses data traffic challenges at the individual cell level, and smartVISION, which provides insights into mobile network performance and user experiences. Additionally, Vasona Networks provides video shaping and dynamic rate control traffic management solutions, utilizing its RateControl technology to allocate bandwidth based on user needs and application demands. As of September 2018, Vasona Networks operates as a subsidiary of Zephyr Telecommunications, Inc.

Avalanche Technology

Series D in 2012
Avalanche Technology, Inc. develops and markets a non-volatile spin transfer torque magnetic random access memory device. It offers its device for applications in mobile (consumer wearable devices), Internet of Things, enterprise storage, computing, networking, telecommunication, automotive, and other industries. Avalanche Technology, Inc. was formerly known as Yadav Technology Inc. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Fremont, California.

Avalanche Technology

Series C in 2012
Avalanche Technology, Inc. develops and markets a non-volatile spin transfer torque magnetic random access memory device. It offers its device for applications in mobile (consumer wearable devices), Internet of Things, enterprise storage, computing, networking, telecommunication, automotive, and other industries. Avalanche Technology, Inc. was formerly known as Yadav Technology Inc. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Fremont, California.

Vasona Networks

Series A in 2011
Vasona Networks, Inc. specializes in developing solutions for mobile network operators to enhance subscriber experiences. Founded in 2006 and based in San Jose, California, the company offers a suite of products including smartAir, a mobile-edge computing platform that addresses data traffic challenges at the individual cell level, and smartVISION, which provides insights into mobile network performance and user experiences. Additionally, Vasona Networks provides video shaping and dynamic rate control traffic management solutions, utilizing its RateControl technology to allocate bandwidth based on user needs and application demands. As of September 2018, Vasona Networks operates as a subsidiary of Zephyr Telecommunications, Inc.

Avalanche Technology

Series B in 2009
Avalanche Technology, Inc. develops and markets a non-volatile spin transfer torque magnetic random access memory device. It offers its device for applications in mobile (consumer wearable devices), Internet of Things, enterprise storage, computing, networking, telecommunication, automotive, and other industries. Avalanche Technology, Inc. was formerly known as Yadav Technology Inc. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Fremont, California.
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