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

Kent Bennett

Partner

Thomas Berger

Partner

Charles Birnbaum

Partner

Sam Bondy

Investor

Sara Byrne

CFO and Partner

Hansae Catlett

Vice President

Aparna Chaganty

Investor

Justina Chung

Vice President

David Cowan

Partner

Brian Cramer

Operating Partner

Mary D'Onofrio

Partner

Sakib Dadi

Vice President

Byron Deeter

Partner

Sameer Dholakia

Partner

John Drake

Investor

Jeff Epstein

Operating Partner

Brian Feinstein

Partner

Adam Ferrara

Partner

Alex Ferrara

Partner

Adam Fisher

Partner

Andrew Geisse

Operating Partner

Talia Goldberg

Partner

Alexa Grabelle

Investor

Sandy Grippo

CFO

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

Aia Sarycheva

Vice President

Jason Scheller

Investor

Yael Schiff

Vice President

David Selverian

Investor

Madeline Shue

Investor

Smith, Scott

Operating Partner

Robert Stavis

Partner

Mayo Stuntz

Operating Partner

Alexandra Sukin

Investor

Vatsalya Tandon

Investor

Janice Teng

Vice President

Katherine Walker

Vice President

Christopher Wan

Vice President

Bryan Wu

Partner

Alex Yuditski

Investor

Past deals in Video Streaming

Cloudinary

Secondary Market in 2018
Cloudinary is a company that provides cloud-based solutions for image and video management, as well as digital asset management (DAM). Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel, with additional offices in the US and UK, Cloudinary empowers brands to deliver engaging visual experiences across various platforms. The company's platform utilizes AI-based technologies to streamline media management workflows, allowing developers to focus on creating optimal digital experiences without the hassle of building and supporting their own media management solutions. Cloudinary serves a wide range of customers, from small startups to large enterprises, including notable brands like Walmart Labs, Under Armour, and Forbes. The company's offerings are available through Amazon Web Services, making it accessible for users worldwide.

Rabbit

Series B in 2017
Rabbit, Inc. is a technology company based in San Mateo, California, that has developed a web and mobile application designed for users to share and watch shows and videos with friends in real-time or asynchronously. Founded in 2011, Rabbit enables users to connect through social media platforms like Facebook, facilitating group chats and content sharing. The platform allows users to create virtual rooms where they can watch YouTube videos, TV shows, movies, and listen to music together, regardless of their physical locations. This innovative approach to video communication fosters social interaction and content discovery, making it easier for friends to engage with each other while enjoying their favorite media. Rabbit has received backing from notable venture capital firms, indicating strong investor confidence in its potential for growth.

Cloudinary

Secondary Market in 2015
Cloudinary is a company that provides cloud-based solutions for image and video management, as well as digital asset management (DAM). Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel, with additional offices in the US and UK, Cloudinary empowers brands to deliver engaging visual experiences across various platforms. The company's platform utilizes AI-based technologies to streamline media management workflows, allowing developers to focus on creating optimal digital experiences without the hassle of building and supporting their own media management solutions. Cloudinary serves a wide range of customers, from small startups to large enterprises, including notable brands like Walmart Labs, Under Armour, and Forbes. The company's offerings are available through Amazon Web Services, making it accessible for users worldwide.

Twilio

Series E in 2015
Twilio is a cloud-based communications company that empowers developers and businesses to build and integrate voice, video, messaging, and authentication into their applications via a robust set of APIs. By merging cloud computing, web services, and telecommunications, Twilio is transforming traditional telecom, enabling more contextual and personalized customer interactions. The company's Super Network ensures fast, cost-effective communication across the globe.

Qwilt

Series D in 2015
Qwilt Inc. specializes in online video delivery and open video caching solutions tailored for cable, telecom, and mobile service providers. Established in 2010 and located in Redwood City, California, the company offers a platform called Open Edge Cloud, which enhances streaming experiences through a managed system and open APIs for content delivery networks (CDNs) and publishers. Its Open Caching technology enables service providers to integrate their content delivery infrastructure into a global CDN, facilitating seamless video delivery without disrupting existing network operations. Qwilt's solutions also include video intelligence and quality of experience tools aimed at improving service for fixed and mobile operators, as well as educational institutions. The company partners with leading content publishers and service providers worldwide to deliver high-performance media and applications at the edge of networks, thereby enhancing reliability and user experience. Qwilt is recognized as a leader in the Open Caching movement and is a founding member of the Streaming Video Technology Alliance.

Vidooly

Seed Round in 2015
Vidooly was launched in November 2014 by Subrat Kar, Ajay Mishra and Nishant Radia. It is an online video intelligence software product for content creators, brands, multi-channel networks, agencies & media companies. Since it's inception, over 30,000 video content creators across globe have signed-up on its platform to grow across social video such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram & Twitter. Vidooly's big data driven audience and video insights empower media companies & brands to refine their content, distribution & optimization strategy, find and partner with influencers, and maximize video viewership. Everyday Vidooly's big data engine analyzes the engagement of over 500 million viewers and tracks 250 million videos across 5 platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Vine, Instagram. Currently its video intelligence software empowers some of the big names in the industry such as Fine Brothers, TVF, OML, VideoGyan, GroupM, Mindshare, Thoughtful Media, WebTV Asia etc. Vidooly is backed by Times Internet & Bessemer Venture Partners.

Rabbit

Series A in 2015
Rabbit, Inc. is a technology company based in San Mateo, California, that has developed a web and mobile application designed for users to share and watch shows and videos with friends in real-time or asynchronously. Founded in 2011, Rabbit enables users to connect through social media platforms like Facebook, facilitating group chats and content sharing. The platform allows users to create virtual rooms where they can watch YouTube videos, TV shows, movies, and listen to music together, regardless of their physical locations. This innovative approach to video communication fosters social interaction and content discovery, making it easier for friends to engage with each other while enjoying their favorite media. Rabbit has received backing from notable venture capital firms, indicating strong investor confidence in its potential for growth.

Twitch

Series C in 2013
Twitch is a pioneering social video platform that specializes in live streaming and discussion of video games. It serves as a central hub for the entire gaming ecosystem, connecting game developers, publishers, media outlets, event organizers, and esports enthusiasts. With a user base that spans the globe, Twitch facilitates real-time interaction among gamers, fostering a vibrant community around shared interests. Its significant traffic and influence have solidified its status as a leading entertainment platform and the go-to destination for gaming-related content.

Qwilt

Series C in 2013
Qwilt Inc. specializes in online video delivery and open video caching solutions tailored for cable, telecom, and mobile service providers. Established in 2010 and located in Redwood City, California, the company offers a platform called Open Edge Cloud, which enhances streaming experiences through a managed system and open APIs for content delivery networks (CDNs) and publishers. Its Open Caching technology enables service providers to integrate their content delivery infrastructure into a global CDN, facilitating seamless video delivery without disrupting existing network operations. Qwilt's solutions also include video intelligence and quality of experience tools aimed at improving service for fixed and mobile operators, as well as educational institutions. The company partners with leading content publishers and service providers worldwide to deliver high-performance media and applications at the edge of networks, thereby enhancing reliability and user experience. Qwilt is recognized as a leader in the Open Caching movement and is a founding member of the Streaming Video Technology Alliance.

PlayHatch

Venture Round in 2013
Unleash creativity to build unique cloud-native experiences. Stream games to any screen, bringing players and their audience together. Powered by Hatch.

Twilio

Series D in 2013
Twilio is a cloud-based communications company that empowers developers and businesses to build and integrate voice, video, messaging, and authentication into their applications via a robust set of APIs. By merging cloud computing, web services, and telecommunications, Twilio is transforming traditional telecom, enabling more contextual and personalized customer interactions. The company's Super Network ensures fast, cost-effective communication across the globe.

Twitch

Series B in 2012
Twitch is a pioneering social video platform that specializes in live streaming and discussion of video games. It serves as a central hub for the entire gaming ecosystem, connecting game developers, publishers, media outlets, event organizers, and esports enthusiasts. With a user base that spans the globe, Twitch facilitates real-time interaction among gamers, fostering a vibrant community around shared interests. Its significant traffic and influence have solidified its status as a leading entertainment platform and the go-to destination for gaming-related content.

Twilio

Series C in 2011
Twilio is a cloud-based communications company that empowers developers and businesses to build and integrate voice, video, messaging, and authentication into their applications via a robust set of APIs. By merging cloud computing, web services, and telecommunications, Twilio is transforming traditional telecom, enabling more contextual and personalized customer interactions. The company's Super Network ensures fast, cost-effective communication across the globe.

Twilio

Series B in 2010
Twilio is a cloud-based communications company that empowers developers and businesses to build and integrate voice, video, messaging, and authentication into their applications via a robust set of APIs. By merging cloud computing, web services, and telecommunications, Twilio is transforming traditional telecom, enabling more contextual and personalized customer interactions. The company's Super Network ensures fast, cost-effective communication across the globe.

Siano Mobile Silicon

Series D in 2010
Siano Mobile Silicon Ltd. specializes in mobile broadcast digital television (MDTV) solutions, focusing on the development of silicon receiver chips tailored for mobile communications and consumer electronics. The company's product offerings include multi-standard MDTV receiver chips compatible with various broadcasting standards such as CMMB, DVB-T, DVB-H, ISDB-T, T-DMB, DAB, and DAB+. Siano also produces accessories like Meron, which enables live TV streaming through WiFi on smartphones and tablets, and Carmel, which connects directly to iPads and iPhones for high-quality live broadcasts. The company caters to diverse markets, including North America, Latin America, and China, providing integrated solutions for devices such as smartphones, set-top boxes, automotive infotainment systems, and portable multimedia players. In addition to hardware, Siano offers a software suite that includes DTV player applications and technical support services. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Kfar Netter, Israel, Siano has expanded its presence internationally with offices in Brazil, Argentina, Korea, and China.

Twilio

Series A in 2009
Twilio is a cloud-based communications company that empowers developers and businesses to build and integrate voice, video, messaging, and authentication into their applications via a robust set of APIs. By merging cloud computing, web services, and telecommunications, Twilio is transforming traditional telecom, enabling more contextual and personalized customer interactions. The company's Super Network ensures fast, cost-effective communication across the globe.

Twilio

Seed Round in 2009
Twilio is a cloud-based communications company that empowers developers and businesses to build and integrate voice, video, messaging, and authentication into their applications via a robust set of APIs. By merging cloud computing, web services, and telecommunications, Twilio is transforming traditional telecom, enabling more contextual and personalized customer interactions. The company's Super Network ensures fast, cost-effective communication across the globe.

Siano Mobile Silicon

Series C in 2008
Siano Mobile Silicon Ltd. specializes in mobile broadcast digital television (MDTV) solutions, focusing on the development of silicon receiver chips tailored for mobile communications and consumer electronics. The company's product offerings include multi-standard MDTV receiver chips compatible with various broadcasting standards such as CMMB, DVB-T, DVB-H, ISDB-T, T-DMB, DAB, and DAB+. Siano also produces accessories like Meron, which enables live TV streaming through WiFi on smartphones and tablets, and Carmel, which connects directly to iPads and iPhones for high-quality live broadcasts. The company caters to diverse markets, including North America, Latin America, and China, providing integrated solutions for devices such as smartphones, set-top boxes, automotive infotainment systems, and portable multimedia players. In addition to hardware, Siano offers a software suite that includes DTV player applications and technical support services. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Kfar Netter, Israel, Siano has expanded its presence internationally with offices in Brazil, Argentina, Korea, and China.

NextMedium

Series B in 2006
NextMedium, Inc. is an advertising platform that specializes in product placement for marketers and entertainment content providers. Established in 2004 and based in Los Angeles, the company offers a system called Embed, which facilitates the buying, selling, and measurement of product placements in television, film, and online video content. This platform allows marketers to access inventory that aligns with their campaign goals and provides analytics to evaluate the effectiveness and value of their integration efforts. NextMedium has formed strategic partnerships with notable entities such as NBC Universal, MTV Networks, and BET Networks, enhancing its reach and service offerings. As a subsidiary of Brand Affinity Technologies, Inc., NextMedium aims to help advertising companies monetize their audiences by delivering contextually relevant advertising across various entertainment mediums.

Siano Mobile Silicon

Series B in 2006
Siano Mobile Silicon Ltd. specializes in mobile broadcast digital television (MDTV) solutions, focusing on the development of silicon receiver chips tailored for mobile communications and consumer electronics. The company's product offerings include multi-standard MDTV receiver chips compatible with various broadcasting standards such as CMMB, DVB-T, DVB-H, ISDB-T, T-DMB, DAB, and DAB+. Siano also produces accessories like Meron, which enables live TV streaming through WiFi on smartphones and tablets, and Carmel, which connects directly to iPads and iPhones for high-quality live broadcasts. The company caters to diverse markets, including North America, Latin America, and China, providing integrated solutions for devices such as smartphones, set-top boxes, automotive infotainment systems, and portable multimedia players. In addition to hardware, Siano offers a software suite that includes DTV player applications and technical support services. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Kfar Netter, Israel, Siano has expanded its presence internationally with offices in Brazil, Argentina, Korea, and China.

Altrio Communications

Venture Round in 2000
Altrio Communications is a provider of bundled home communications services. Altrio Communications, Inc. provides Internet, telephone, and audio and video entertainment services to residential and small-business customers in the Los Angeles market.
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