The Bessemer Venture Partners Mafia

Some venture firms chase trends. Bessemer Venture Partners has been creating them for over a century. The firm traces its roots to Henry Phipps Jr., co-founder of Carnegie Steel, who in 1911 established Bessemer Trust in New York to manage his family’s assets.

From there, he spun out Bessemer Securities, which began investing in venture capital deals alongside other holdings. That arm grew into what we now know as Bessemer Venture Partners, a powerhouse that has backed industry defining companies from Shopify to LinkedIn.

In an industry where timing and conviction can change everything, Bessemer’s track record proves that consistent vision and patient capital can turn bold ideas into businesses that reshape markets.

And the impact goes further. Former team members have gone on to launch their own ventures, reflecting not only the firm’s influence in shaping markets but also its ability to inspire the next generation of innovators to create impact at scale.

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The Bessemer Venture Partners Mafia has founded 83 companies and raised $3B.

PS: Are you a Bessemer Venture Partners member interested in bringing your community together to invest in innovative ventures (and enjoy potential profits and other perks along the way)? Or perhaps you're part of another dynamic group that could be a fantastic source of startup investments?

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