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

Thomas Berger

Partner

Charles Birnbaum

Partner

Sam Bondy

Investor

Sara Byrne

Partner and CFO

Aparna Chaganty

Investor

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

Vice President

Jeff Epstein

Operating Partner

Brian Feinstein

Partner

Adam Ferrara

Partner

Alex Ferrara

Partner

Adam Fisher

Partner

Andrew Geisse

Operating Partner

Talia Goldberg

Partner

Bob Goodman

Partner

Alexa Grabelle

Investor

Sandy Grippo

COO and Partner

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

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

Elliott Robinson

Partner and Co-Founder of the Growth Investment Practice

Raj Sabhlok

Operating Partner

Aia Sarycheva

Vice President

Jason Scheller

Investor

Yael Schiff

Vice President

Andrew Schmitt

Investor

David Selverian

Investor

Madeline Shue

Investor

Smith, Scott

Operating Partner

Robert Stavis

Partner

Ariel Sterman

Partner

Nancy Straface

Director of IT and Managed Services

Mayo Stuntz

Operating Partner

Alexandra Sukin

Vice President

Vatsalya Tandon

Investor

Janice Teng

Vice President

Katherine Walker

Vice President

Christopher Wan

Vice President

Bryan Wu

Partner

Alex Yuditski

Investor

Past deals in Personal Finance

Carefull

Series A in 2023
Carefull is a company focused on supporting financial caregivers—primarily adult children managing the financial responsibilities of their aging parents. Recognizing that approximately 45 million individuals serve in this role, Carefull offers digital services designed to simplify the complexities of financial caregiving. The platform connects caregivers with families and financial advisors, facilitating collaboration and informed decision-making regarding financial well-being. By providing tools that streamline tasks such as bill payments and future planning, Carefull aims to enhance the overall experience for caregivers and their families, ensuring they can better navigate the challenges of managing elder finances while balancing their own financial lives.

Crediverso

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Crediverso operates a digital financial marketplace tailored for the U.S. Latino community. It provides access to various financial products like credit cards, loans, international money transfers, and credit score tracking, along with relevant financial information. The platform aims to bridge cultural gaps by offering services in both Spanish and English, empowering users to make informed decisions towards achieving financial independence.

Perfios Software Solutions

Series D in 2023
Perfios Software Solutions Private Limited is a fintech company based in Bengaluru, India, with an additional office in Mumbai. Established in 2008, the company specializes in developing personal finance software applications tailored for financial institutions. Its offerings include the Statement Analyser, which automates financial checks and data extraction; E-Verification for streamlining institutional processes; and financial data aggregation APIs for personal finance applications. Additionally, Perfios provides a Dashboard that consolidates transactions from multiple corporate bank accounts, an Advisor solution for independent financial advisors, and a Money Manager Solution that allows users to monitor their financial status in real-time. The company serves a diverse clientele, including banks, non-banking financial corporations, digital lending platforms, mutual fund companies, and insurance firms, both in India and internationally.

Neon Money Club

Seed Round in 2022
Neon Money Club is a financial platform that empowers users to engage with the stock market by investing in companies that resonate with their interests, including sectors like pop culture, footwear, and sports. The company focuses on providing tools and resources that facilitate community building and enhance financial education. Its mission is to enable individuals to become financially informed and ultimately achieve financial independence. Through its user-friendly platform, Neon Money Club aims to demystify investing and promote a deeper understanding of financial concepts, equipping users with the knowledge they need to make informed investment decisions.

Perfios Software Solutions

Series C in 2022
Perfios Software Solutions Private Limited is a fintech company based in Bengaluru, India, with an additional office in Mumbai. Established in 2008, the company specializes in developing personal finance software applications tailored for financial institutions. Its offerings include the Statement Analyser, which automates financial checks and data extraction; E-Verification for streamlining institutional processes; and financial data aggregation APIs for personal finance applications. Additionally, Perfios provides a Dashboard that consolidates transactions from multiple corporate bank accounts, an Advisor solution for independent financial advisors, and a Money Manager Solution that allows users to monitor their financial status in real-time. The company serves a diverse clientele, including banks, non-banking financial corporations, digital lending platforms, mutual fund companies, and insurance firms, both in India and internationally.

Teller Finance

Venture Round in 2022
Teller is a United States-based blockchain project focused on decentralized lending. It provides a platform that connects to users' bank accounts to offer risk-assessed, unsecured loans, eliminating the need for collateral. By utilizing an algorithmic credit risk protocol, Teller aims to create decentralized lending markets that enhance lending opportunities while minimizing risks. The company's cloud-based system effectively delivers creditworthiness data, enabling users to engage in loans with digital currency. Through this innovative approach, Teller seeks to transform the lending landscape by making access to loans more efficient and secure.

Finmark

Seed Round in 2022
Finmark is a financial planning software company founded in 2020 in Raleigh, North Carolina, by Greg Lissy, Jeremy Neuberger, and Rami Essaid. The platform is designed to simplify financial management for startups by transforming complex financial concepts and calculations into an intuitive interface. This allows companies, ranging from pre-revenue to pre-IPO, to manage their runway, hiring plans, and key financial metrics with greater ease. By facilitating collaboration and reducing the resources needed for financial planning, Finmark enables startup founders to create, update, and share their financial plans effectively, positioning them for success in a competitive landscape.

Domain Money

Venture Round in 2022
Domain Money is a fintech company offering an integrated platform for investment, borrowing, and spending across stocks and cryptocurrencies. Users can earn interest on their assets, secure loans against them, and utilize a crypto rewards credit card, all within the same service. The company also provides comprehensive financial planning services, including cash flow management, retirement planning, real estate analysis, risk management, and estate planning, catering to clients at various life stages with flat-fee plans.

Betterment

Series F in 2021
Betterment LLC is an online financial advisory firm based in New York, founded in 2007. The company specializes in automated investing services that help individuals manage their finances through a customized and diversified portfolio. Betterment offers a range of investment options, including traditional and Roth IRAs, 401(k) accounts, and trust accounts, all of which are designed to optimize investment returns. Its services also include financial and retirement planning, tax loss harvesting, and cash management tools, such as the Two-Way Sweep feature. Betterment caters to various customer segments, including individual investors, businesses through Betterment for Business, and financial advisors via Betterment for Advisors. The firm charges a management fee for its services and focuses on providing personalized, goal-based investing solutions to enhance clients' long-term financial success.

Crediverso

Seed Round in 2021
Crediverso operates a digital financial marketplace tailored for the U.S. Latino community. It provides access to various financial products like credit cards, loans, international money transfers, and credit score tracking, along with relevant financial information. The platform aims to bridge cultural gaps by offering services in both Spanish and English, empowering users to make informed decisions towards achieving financial independence.

Rocket Money

Series D in 2021
Rocket Money, formerly known as Truebill, Inc., is a financial management application that helps users track and manage their subscriptions and recurring bills. Launched in 2015 and based in San Francisco, the platform allows users to connect their bank accounts or credit card statements to gain a comprehensive view of their spending. Users can easily identify unwanted subscriptions and cancel them with just a few clicks. Additionally, Rocket Money monitors financial statements, providing monthly digests and important alerts about changes in payment amounts. This service aims to enhance users' financial health by optimizing spending and reducing unnecessary expenses.

Carefull

Seed Round in 2021
Carefull is a company focused on supporting financial caregivers—primarily adult children managing the financial responsibilities of their aging parents. Recognizing that approximately 45 million individuals serve in this role, Carefull offers digital services designed to simplify the complexities of financial caregiving. The platform connects caregivers with families and financial advisors, facilitating collaboration and informed decision-making regarding financial well-being. By providing tools that streamline tasks such as bill payments and future planning, Carefull aims to enhance the overall experience for caregivers and their families, ensuring they can better navigate the challenges of managing elder finances while balancing their own financial lives.

Donut

Venture Round in 2021
Donut is a financial technology company that facilitates wealth building through its innovative platform focused on decentralized finance (DeFi). Founded in 2018 and dual headquartered in Los Angeles and Berlin, Donut offers users a straightforward and reliable method to access both fixed and variable yields. The platform effectively bridges traditional finance and DeFi, providing a fast mobile onramp experience that is designed to be accessible, educational, and transparent. By prioritizing user experience, Donut enables individuals to save and earn competitive yields, making it easier for them to explore new financial opportunities.

Rocket Money

Series C in 2020
Rocket Money, formerly known as Truebill, Inc., is a financial management application that helps users track and manage their subscriptions and recurring bills. Launched in 2015 and based in San Francisco, the platform allows users to connect their bank accounts or credit card statements to gain a comprehensive view of their spending. Users can easily identify unwanted subscriptions and cancel them with just a few clicks. Additionally, Rocket Money monitors financial statements, providing monthly digests and important alerts about changes in payment amounts. This service aims to enhance users' financial health by optimizing spending and reducing unnecessary expenses.

Finmark

Seed Round in 2020
Finmark is a financial planning software company founded in 2020 in Raleigh, North Carolina, by Greg Lissy, Jeremy Neuberger, and Rami Essaid. The platform is designed to simplify financial management for startups by transforming complex financial concepts and calculations into an intuitive interface. This allows companies, ranging from pre-revenue to pre-IPO, to manage their runway, hiring plans, and key financial metrics with greater ease. By facilitating collaboration and reducing the resources needed for financial planning, Finmark enables startup founders to create, update, and share their financial plans effectively, positioning them for success in a competitive landscape.

Perfios Software Solutions

Series B in 2019
Perfios Software Solutions Private Limited is a fintech company based in Bengaluru, India, with an additional office in Mumbai. Established in 2008, the company specializes in developing personal finance software applications tailored for financial institutions. Its offerings include the Statement Analyser, which automates financial checks and data extraction; E-Verification for streamlining institutional processes; and financial data aggregation APIs for personal finance applications. Additionally, Perfios provides a Dashboard that consolidates transactions from multiple corporate bank accounts, an Advisor solution for independent financial advisors, and a Money Manager Solution that allows users to monitor their financial status in real-time. The company serves a diverse clientele, including banks, non-banking financial corporations, digital lending platforms, mutual fund companies, and insurance firms, both in India and internationally.

Rocket Money

Series B in 2019
Rocket Money, formerly known as Truebill, Inc., is a financial management application that helps users track and manage their subscriptions and recurring bills. Launched in 2015 and based in San Francisco, the platform allows users to connect their bank accounts or credit card statements to gain a comprehensive view of their spending. Users can easily identify unwanted subscriptions and cancel them with just a few clicks. Additionally, Rocket Money monitors financial statements, providing monthly digests and important alerts about changes in payment amounts. This service aims to enhance users' financial health by optimizing spending and reducing unnecessary expenses.

Zopa

Series G in 2018
Zopa is a UK-based online marketplace lending platform, established in 2004, that connects individuals seeking unsecured loans with investors, both private and institutional. The platform offers various loan types, including car loans, debt consolidation, home improvement, and wedding loans, as well as peer-to-peer investment opportunities. Zopa facilitates these transactions, charging a fixed fee for borrowers and a 1% annual fee for lenders. The platform mitigates risk by enforcing monthly repayments, legal contracts, and diversifying investments. Zopa also provides an app for users to manage their loans, credit cards, savings, and monitor their credit scores. The company has received numerous awards for its innovative services and customer service.

Edmit

Seed Round in 2017
Edmit operates an educational technology (ed-tech) platform that aims to enhance transparency in higher education costs and values. The company's platform offers personalized data on scholarships, financial aid, employment outcomes, and student debt, empowering college-bound students and their families to comprehend the holistic costs and affordability of various institutions, thereby facilitating well-informed decision-making.

Betterment

Series E in 2017
Betterment LLC is an online financial advisory firm based in New York, founded in 2007. The company specializes in automated investing services that help individuals manage their finances through a customized and diversified portfolio. Betterment offers a range of investment options, including traditional and Roth IRAs, 401(k) accounts, and trust accounts, all of which are designed to optimize investment returns. Its services also include financial and retirement planning, tax loss harvesting, and cash management tools, such as the Two-Way Sweep feature. Betterment caters to various customer segments, including individual investors, businesses through Betterment for Business, and financial advisors via Betterment for Advisors. The firm charges a management fee for its services and focuses on providing personalized, goal-based investing solutions to enhance clients' long-term financial success.

Perfios Software Solutions

Series A in 2017
Perfios Software Solutions Private Limited is a fintech company based in Bengaluru, India, with an additional office in Mumbai. Established in 2008, the company specializes in developing personal finance software applications tailored for financial institutions. Its offerings include the Statement Analyser, which automates financial checks and data extraction; E-Verification for streamlining institutional processes; and financial data aggregation APIs for personal finance applications. Additionally, Perfios provides a Dashboard that consolidates transactions from multiple corporate bank accounts, an Advisor solution for independent financial advisors, and a Money Manager Solution that allows users to monitor their financial status in real-time. The company serves a diverse clientele, including banks, non-banking financial corporations, digital lending platforms, mutual fund companies, and insurance firms, both in India and internationally.

Clarity Money

Series B in 2017
Clarity Money, Inc. is a financial technology company based in New York, founded in 2016. The company has developed an artificial intelligence-powered application that assists individuals in managing their personal finances. The Clarity Money app offers users tools to analyze their spending, lower bills, cancel unnecessary subscriptions, transfer funds, and establish savings accounts. It also provides insights into credit scores and promotes greater transparency in financial management. By leveraging advanced data science and AI, Clarity Money aims to empower consumers to make informed financial decisions and optimize their financial well-being. In April 2018, Clarity Money became a subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Bank USA.

Albert

Seed Round in 2016
Albert Corporation is a financial technology company founded in 2015 and based in Culver City, California. The company focuses on democratizing money management by providing accessible and affordable financial advisory services through its mobile application. Its platform enables users to engage directly with financial experts to address various money-related issues, as well as to create personalized financial plans. Albert offers a range of features, including automatic savings, budgeting tools, financial health monitoring, and detailed spending reports. Additionally, the platform allows customers to access automated investing options and provides Albert Instant, which offers advances against paychecks to help prevent overdrafts. By aggregating financial data from bank accounts, credit cards, loans, and investments, Albert delivers personalized recommendations to assist users in effectively managing their finances.

Betterment

Series E in 2016
Betterment LLC is an online financial advisory firm based in New York, founded in 2007. The company specializes in automated investing services that help individuals manage their finances through a customized and diversified portfolio. Betterment offers a range of investment options, including traditional and Roth IRAs, 401(k) accounts, and trust accounts, all of which are designed to optimize investment returns. Its services also include financial and retirement planning, tax loss harvesting, and cash management tools, such as the Two-Way Sweep feature. Betterment caters to various customer segments, including individual investors, businesses through Betterment for Business, and financial advisors via Betterment for Advisors. The firm charges a management fee for its services and focuses on providing personalized, goal-based investing solutions to enhance clients' long-term financial success.

Zopa

Venture Round in 2015
Zopa is a UK-based online marketplace lending platform, established in 2004, that connects individuals seeking unsecured loans with investors, both private and institutional. The platform offers various loan types, including car loans, debt consolidation, home improvement, and wedding loans, as well as peer-to-peer investment opportunities. Zopa facilitates these transactions, charging a fixed fee for borrowers and a 1% annual fee for lenders. The platform mitigates risk by enforcing monthly repayments, legal contracts, and diversifying investments. Zopa also provides an app for users to manage their loans, credit cards, savings, and monitor their credit scores. The company has received numerous awards for its innovative services and customer service.

Betterment

Series D in 2015
Betterment LLC is an online financial advisory firm based in New York, founded in 2007. The company specializes in automated investing services that help individuals manage their finances through a customized and diversified portfolio. Betterment offers a range of investment options, including traditional and Roth IRAs, 401(k) accounts, and trust accounts, all of which are designed to optimize investment returns. Its services also include financial and retirement planning, tax loss harvesting, and cash management tools, such as the Two-Way Sweep feature. Betterment caters to various customer segments, including individual investors, businesses through Betterment for Business, and financial advisors via Betterment for Advisors. The firm charges a management fee for its services and focuses on providing personalized, goal-based investing solutions to enhance clients' long-term financial success.

Betterment

Series C in 2014
Betterment LLC is an online financial advisory firm based in New York, founded in 2007. The company specializes in automated investing services that help individuals manage their finances through a customized and diversified portfolio. Betterment offers a range of investment options, including traditional and Roth IRAs, 401(k) accounts, and trust accounts, all of which are designed to optimize investment returns. Its services also include financial and retirement planning, tax loss harvesting, and cash management tools, such as the Two-Way Sweep feature. Betterment caters to various customer segments, including individual investors, businesses through Betterment for Business, and financial advisors via Betterment for Advisors. The firm charges a management fee for its services and focuses on providing personalized, goal-based investing solutions to enhance clients' long-term financial success.

Zopa

Series D in 2012
Zopa is a UK-based online marketplace lending platform, established in 2004, that connects individuals seeking unsecured loans with investors, both private and institutional. The platform offers various loan types, including car loans, debt consolidation, home improvement, and wedding loans, as well as peer-to-peer investment opportunities. Zopa facilitates these transactions, charging a fixed fee for borrowers and a 1% annual fee for lenders. The platform mitigates risk by enforcing monthly repayments, legal contracts, and diversifying investments. Zopa also provides an app for users to manage their loans, credit cards, savings, and monitor their credit scores. The company has received numerous awards for its innovative services and customer service.

Betterment

Series B in 2012
Betterment LLC is an online financial advisory firm based in New York, founded in 2007. The company specializes in automated investing services that help individuals manage their finances through a customized and diversified portfolio. Betterment offers a range of investment options, including traditional and Roth IRAs, 401(k) accounts, and trust accounts, all of which are designed to optimize investment returns. Its services also include financial and retirement planning, tax loss harvesting, and cash management tools, such as the Two-Way Sweep feature. Betterment caters to various customer segments, including individual investors, businesses through Betterment for Business, and financial advisors via Betterment for Advisors. The firm charges a management fee for its services and focuses on providing personalized, goal-based investing solutions to enhance clients' long-term financial success.

BillGuard

Series B in 2011
BillGuard, Inc. is a personal finance company that developed a mobile application designed to help users manage and secure their finances. The app, available on both iOS and Android platforms, allows users to track their spending, monitor credit for fraudulent activities, and access various identity theft protection services. Features include alerts for card and bank fraud, black market surveillance, credit monitoring, and data breach notifications. Additionally, it provides tools for transaction analysis and charge identification, leveraging crowdsourced data, user feedback, and proprietary algorithms to enhance user awareness. Founded in 2009 by Yaron Samid and Raphael Ouzan, BillGuard was initially known as CrowdSpot before rebranding in 2010. The company operated out of New York and Tel Aviv until its acquisition by Prosper Marketplace in October 2015.

Betterment

Series A in 2010
Betterment LLC is an online financial advisory firm based in New York, founded in 2007. The company specializes in automated investing services that help individuals manage their finances through a customized and diversified portfolio. Betterment offers a range of investment options, including traditional and Roth IRAs, 401(k) accounts, and trust accounts, all of which are designed to optimize investment returns. Its services also include financial and retirement planning, tax loss harvesting, and cash management tools, such as the Two-Way Sweep feature. Betterment caters to various customer segments, including individual investors, businesses through Betterment for Business, and financial advisors via Betterment for Advisors. The firm charges a management fee for its services and focuses on providing personalized, goal-based investing solutions to enhance clients' long-term financial success.

BillGuard

Series A in 2010
BillGuard, Inc. is a personal finance company that developed a mobile application designed to help users manage and secure their finances. The app, available on both iOS and Android platforms, allows users to track their spending, monitor credit for fraudulent activities, and access various identity theft protection services. Features include alerts for card and bank fraud, black market surveillance, credit monitoring, and data breach notifications. Additionally, it provides tools for transaction analysis and charge identification, leveraging crowdsourced data, user feedback, and proprietary algorithms to enhance user awareness. Founded in 2009 by Yaron Samid and Raphael Ouzan, BillGuard was initially known as CrowdSpot before rebranding in 2010. The company operated out of New York and Tel Aviv until its acquisition by Prosper Marketplace in October 2015.

Truaxis

Series B in 2008
Truaxis, formerly known as BillShrink, is a provider of a data-driven personalized services platform that collaborates with leading financial institutions and merchants. The company specializes in delivering a rewards platform that offers credit and debit card-linked promotions to consumers, enhancing their shopping experience while supporting merchants in attracting and retaining customers. Through its innovative approach, Truaxis aims to create tailored financial incentives that benefit both consumers and businesses, positioning itself as a key player in the financial technology sector.

Truaxis

Series A in 2007
Truaxis, formerly known as BillShrink, is a provider of a data-driven personalized services platform that collaborates with leading financial institutions and merchants. The company specializes in delivering a rewards platform that offers credit and debit card-linked promotions to consumers, enhancing their shopping experience while supporting merchants in attracting and retaining customers. Through its innovative approach, Truaxis aims to create tailored financial incentives that benefit both consumers and businesses, positioning itself as a key player in the financial technology sector.

Zopa

Series C in 2007
Zopa is a UK-based online marketplace lending platform, established in 2004, that connects individuals seeking unsecured loans with investors, both private and institutional. The platform offers various loan types, including car loans, debt consolidation, home improvement, and wedding loans, as well as peer-to-peer investment opportunities. Zopa facilitates these transactions, charging a fixed fee for borrowers and a 1% annual fee for lenders. The platform mitigates risk by enforcing monthly repayments, legal contracts, and diversifying investments. Zopa also provides an app for users to manage their loans, credit cards, savings, and monitor their credit scores. The company has received numerous awards for its innovative services and customer service.

Zopa

Series B in 2006
Zopa is a UK-based online marketplace lending platform, established in 2004, that connects individuals seeking unsecured loans with investors, both private and institutional. The platform offers various loan types, including car loans, debt consolidation, home improvement, and wedding loans, as well as peer-to-peer investment opportunities. Zopa facilitates these transactions, charging a fixed fee for borrowers and a 1% annual fee for lenders. The platform mitigates risk by enforcing monthly repayments, legal contracts, and diversifying investments. Zopa also provides an app for users to manage their loans, credit cards, savings, and monitor their credit scores. The company has received numerous awards for its innovative services and customer service.
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