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Bessemer Venture Partners

For the entrepreneurs who want to build revolutions of their own.

San Francisco, CA, USA

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Description

Bessemer Venture Partners (BVP) is a top-tier global venture capital and private equity firm with approximately $20 billion in assets under management as of 2026. As a traditional venture firm, BVP does not have a public, cohort-based application for startups. 

  • Founders: Should focus on unique technical or market insights. For AI-specific ventures in 2026, the firm prioritizes agentic AI, generative video, and vertical AI solutions.
  • Students: BVP operates a competitive Analyst Program and Summer Analyst tracks. Applications for the 2026 Full-Time Analyst program are currently closed, while recruitment for 2027 Summer Analysts launched in September 2025. 

Eligibility

  • Sectors: Enterprise, Consumer, Healthcare, Deep Tech, Fintech, Cybersecurity, Crypto, and Biotech.
  • Company Profile: Priority is given to world-class technical teams, ip-led business strategies, and products with a regulatory or technical moat.
  • Geography: Global approach with teams in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, New York, Boston, London, Tel Aviv, and Bangalore.

Process

  1. Sourcing & Roadmap: BVP develops public "Roadmaps" to guide its curiosity in specific sectors (e.g., Cloud, AI, Deep Tech).
  2. Due Diligence: A rigorous internal review involving weekly partnership meetings where investors present opportunities and memos.
  3. Collaborative Support: Post-investment, BVP provides hands-on help through peer forums (Orbiit) and specialized programs like STRIVE for leadership wellness. 

What an Applicant can Obtain

  • Capital: Access to deep financial resources, including a $1 billion commitment specifically for A.I. ventures.
  • Network: Direct connections to a global ecosystem of senior portfolio leaders and operating advisors.