Adam Fisher joined Bessemer in 2007 as a Partner. Based in the Larchmont office, he focuses on the firm’s Israel-related investments in both the U.S. and Israel. Adam is Bessemer’s first partner to be dedicated to Israel, where the firm has made a number of investments, including ART (acquired by Scansoft, now Nuance

Alex Ferrara is a Vice President in the Larchmont office, focusing on investments in financial services technologies, software, technology enabled services, and digital media. He serves on the boards of Quadriserv, SelectMinds,  Sparter, and Yodle.  Alex is also involved with Bessemer’s current investments in Quadrise

Anil Sarin is a Director with BVP India. Based in Mumbai, he joined the team in 2006. Named a Platinum Fund Manager in July by The Economic Times , Anil has more than a decade of public equity fund management experience. Most recently, he was the co-head of equities at Prudential ICICI Asset Management, India’s la

Ann Leamon handles corporate communications for BVP. She joined the firm in 2001. In addition to her responsibilities at BVP, Ann serves as Research Associate at the Harvard Business School, where she writes cases on venture capital and private equity

Bob Goodman joined Bessemer in 1998 and is the founding partner of Bessemer's investment office in Larchmont, New York. 

Brian Feinstein joined BVP as an Analyst in 2008. He works out of the Larchmont office. Most recently, Brian was the co founder and Managing Partner of Opera New Media, an Internet consulting firm with a client list that included

Byron Deeter is a Partner in BVP's Menlo Park office after having previously been a successful entrepreneur, investor, and consultant. At Bessemer, he focuses on  investments in the software,  Software as a Service (SaaS) , Internet, and gaming sectors.  Most recently, Byron was an executive at IBM, as a result of

Chini Krishnan founded Valicert to commercialize his cryptographic inventions, taking it public and then selling it to Tumbleweed—both companies were David Cowan investments. As a Bessemer Operating Partner, Chini founded Vimo, a health insurance comparison site, in 2005. He advises Bessemer companies in the U.S. and in Mumbai, where he was raised.

Chitresh Modi is an Analyst with BVP India. He joined the firm in 2008 and is based in the Mumbai office. Most recently, Chitresh was Area Head of Corporate Sales for ICICI’s Lombard General Insurance Company, where he managed a staff of five. His prior positions  at ICICI Lombard include Manager of Techno Marketin

Chris Risley is an Operating Partner with Bessemer Venture Partners. He is based in the firm's Massachusetts office. Chris brings to BVP more than 20 years of experience in the software industry following a thirteen-year career with European industry. Currently, Chris is CEO of StreamBase, a BVP portfolio company t

Chris Farmer is a Vice President in the Wellesley Hills office where he focuses on media related and consumer wireless investments. He serves on the boards of Access 360 Media and Cecure Gaming and is actively involved with GoTV Networks, Hands-On Mobile, Kajeet, Millennial Media, and Way Systems. In addition to hi

Chris Gabrieli has led Bessemer's life science practice since 1986. Previously, he had dropped out of medical school to run GMIS, a medical information company backed by Bessemer. In 1999, Chris took a leave from Bessemer and established Massachusetts 2020, an education-oriented non-profit.

 Christopher (Chris) Perusse joined BVP as Director of Information Technology in 2008. He is based in the Larchmont office. Most recently, Chris was the Senior Manager of IT Operations and Engineering at Audax Group, a mid market private equity firm.

Daniela Nemerenco joined BVP’s New York office as an Analyst in 2008. In the summer of 2007, she was a Summer Analyst with the firm, focusing on the digital media, software, and high technology sectors.  Previously, Daniela worked for the Harvard MIT

David Cowan joined Bessemer in 1992. Of his 45 early-stage investments, 18 were acquired and 19 went public.

Derrick is a Vice President in Bessemer’s Shanghai office, and was formerly based in the firm's Menlo Park office focusing on semiconductor, hardware, and communications investments.  He serves on the board of Summit Microelectronics, and is involved with Bessemer's investments

Devesh Garg is a Managing Director of BVP India, based in Mumbai. He serves on the Board of Directors of  NetAmbit  and  Sunil Hitech  (BSE:SUNILHITEC.BO).He joined BVP’s Menlo Park office in 2003 as an Operating Partner advising and managing portfolio companies. With more than 20 years’ experience in high technolo

Eric Arnold is a Senior Associate working with Rob Stavis in the New York office. He focuses on  the financial services, consumer internet, and media sectors. Most recently, Eric was a Senior Associate with Battery Ventures, where he originated the

Ethan Kurzweil is a Senior Associate working with David Cowan in the Menlo Park office. He focuses on consumer internet technologies and digital media. Most recently, Ethan served as a consultant on new customer acquisition and user retention to Linden

Felda Hardymon joined Bessemer in 1981. He specialized in technology investments but also inaugurated Bessemer's retail practice with investments in Staples and The Sports Authority. In addition to his work with Bessemer, Felda now teaches Venture Capital at Harvard Business School.

Gary Messiana is an Entrepreneur in Residence working with David Cowan. He joined the Menlo Park office in 2008 and focuses on evaluating investment opportunities in the technology sector. For the past four years, Gary served as CEO of Netli,

Gaurav Prakash is an Analyst in BVP India’s Mumbai office. Most recently, he was a Business Analyst with Tata Strategic Management Group, which is among the top five management consulting firms in South Asia. There, he prepared financial and strategic

Ed joined Bessemer Venture Partners in 2001 as Managing Partner and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to joining Bessemer, he was Chief Operating Officer and a financial services investor at J.P. Morgan Capital, the private equity arm of J.P. Morgan.  Previously,

James Cham, a Vice President in the Menlo Park office, focuses on advanced web technologies. In 2005, James joined BVP from Boston Consulting Group. He had previously led teams that designed award-winning web applications at ZEFER (now part of NEC). James started his career at Accenture as a technology consultant,

Jeremy is a Partner with Bessemer Venture Partners. He focuses primarily on software and services investments. Prior to joining BVP in 2001, Jeremy was Vice President of Operations at Dash, an Internet software publisher. Jeremy joined Dash from AEA Investors, a private equity firm with an expertise in leveraged an

 Jing Wu is a Senior Associate with the BVP China team. She joined the Beijing office in 2008. With a background in engineering, consulting and investing, Jing brings a depth of experience to BVP. Most recently, Jing consulted to major

Justin is a Partner in Bessemer’s Menlo Park office, focusing on Cleantech investments. He has been with Bessemer since 2001. Justin initiated Bessemer's Cleantech practice in 2005. His Cleantech investments include Silicon Valley Solar and Exclara , and he is also involved in Bessemer's other Cleantech portfoli

Kent Bennett is a Senior Associate at BVP’s Wellesley Hills office. Working with Ron Elwell, he concentrates on the mobile wireless, media and consumer green tech sectors. Most recently, Kent was a management intern at Google, Inc, where he helped

Li Gong is a Venture Partner with BVP China. He has extensive experience in both developing and managing technology and is currently the Chairman and CEO of Mozilla Online Ltd., the China-based subsidiary of California-based Mozilla Corp. Over the past decade, Li has been deeply involved in a number of start-up

Lisa Wu is an Analyst in the Larchmont office. Most recently, Lisa co founded and managed BANZAI Fresh, a startup that provided high quality, healthy, low priced foods to school districts in the San Francisco Bay Area. Previously, she was

 Mark Lurie is an Analyst in the Larchmont office. Most recently, Mark founded and served as CEO of Abroad101.com, which provides back office support to universities for their study abroad programs. He has also been an analyst at Deutsche Bank’s

Matan Friedman is a Senior Associate in the California office. He joined BVP in 2008 to focus on the Cleantech sector. Most recently, Matan was Manager of Strategy and Business Development for Ze Gen Inc., an early stage Boston based

Dr. Michael Kauffman joined BVP in January 2008 as Science Advisor to the firm’s life sciences practice. Also President and CEO of Epix Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ EPIX), a specialized drug developer, Michael helps evaluate investment opportunities for BVP and has been

As Vice President of Investment Accounting, Nancy manages the accounting and administration behind deal transactions from the receipt of the signed contract through the paperwork for the final exit. Along the way, her department takes care of all related deal

Ophir Reshef is an Associate in the Israel office. He joined BVP Israel in 2007. Most recently, Ophir was a Business Analyst with McKinsey & Company, where he worked with companies in Israel and Europe on projects dealing with IT strategy, operations, financial due diligence, marketing, M&A strategy, and re

Philippe Botteri is a Senior Associate in BVP’s Menlo Park office. Working primarily with Byron Deeter, he focuses on the enterprise software and internet sectors. Most recently, Philippe was a senior engagement manager at McKinsey & Co.’s high-tech practice in Silicon Valley, where he focused in the software,

Richa Bansal is an Analyst with the BVP India team. Working out of the Mumbai office, she joined the firm in 2008. Most recently, Richa worked with Everest Group, a global sourcing advisory firm, as a research analyst with responsibility

Rob Chandra entered the venture industry in 1996 and has since been involved with 17 successful investments in the communications, semiconductor, cleantech, and internet sectors. Rob also leads the firm's India practice, where Bessemer has made growth equity investments in firms such as Motilal Oswal and Shriram EPC. 

Prior to joining Bessemer in 2001, Rob Stavis led Salomon Brother's Arbitrage desk. Rob invests in financial services and consumer internet startups like Skype, where he led the A round.

Ron is a Senior Partner in the Wellesley Hills, MA office, specializing in the wireless sector. He joined BVP in August 2003, bringing over 20 years of industry experience to the firm. He has since guided BVP's investments in Advanced

Sandy serves as Chief Financial Officer at Bessemer Venture Partners, bringing broad experience in both accounting and operations for private equity firms. She joined BVP in 2002 from JP Morgan Partners, where she was a Vice President concentrating on Partnership

Sara, a Vice President, supervises both the Partnership Accounting and General Partner Operations groups. These groups produce the financial statements, tax information, and other reports for the firm's limited partners, the general partner entities, and the management company. Sara joined

Sarah Tavel is an Associate working with Jeremy Levine in the Larchmont office. She focuses on the the software and Internet sectors and has been closely involved in the Yodle, Cornerstone OnDemand, and Consumer Powerline investments. Sarah joined BVP in 2006 as an Analyst with responsibility for identifying sector

Scott is General Counsel of Bessemer Venture Partners and manages legal activities across BVP’s global operation, including its investment offices in New York, Massachusetts, California, India, Israel, and China. As General Counsel, Scott is responsible for deal structuring, negotiation and execution in regards to BVP

Siddharth Nautiyal is a Senior Associate with the BVP India team in the Mumbai (Bombay) office. He works on all aspects of sourcing, negotiating, and managing deals in that country. Prior to joining Bessemer in 2006, Siddharth spent five years with McKinsey & Co.'s Bombay office as an Engagement Manager. He foc

Sridar Iyengar joined Bessemer in 2007 as an Operating Partner. He has been an independent advisor to a number of companies, particularly those operating in the U.S./India corridor. Sridar has spent 35 years involved in global business, 15 years of which were India-related. Until March 2002, Sridar was a partner wi

Stephen Bluestein is a Senior Associate in BVP’s New York office. He works with Bob Goodman, focusing on opportunities in software, communications, and healthcare IT. He serves on the board of  Ziff David Enterprise  and is closely involved with the firm’s investments in  GTS Central Europe ,  Syncsort , and  Netsmart

Stephen Kraus is a Vice President in the Wellesley Hills office, where he works with Chris Gabrieli in the life sciences sector.  Steve has been actively involved with BVP's investments in Sirtris Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:SIRT, acquired by GlaxoSmithKline, NYSE:GSK), Affymax (NASDAQ:AFFY), Oxagen, Aveo Pharmaceuticals,

 Subramanya (Subu) SV joined BVP India in 2007 as an Associate in the Mumbai office. He works primarily with Anil Sarin. In addition to a technology background, Subu brings investment banking and consulting experience to Bessemer. Most recently, he worked

 Trevor Oelschig is a Senior Associate in BVP’s New York office. He works with Rob Stavis, focusing on opportunities in software, consumer technologies, and digital and mobile media. Prior to BVP, Trevor was an Associate with Panorama Capital (previously JPMorgan

Umesh Padval is an Operating Partner based in BVP’s Menlo Park office. He brings to BVP’s portfolio companies close to 25 years of experience in marketing, sales  and general management in the high tech industry. Umesh has management experience in

Vishal Gupta is a Senior Associate with BVP India, based in the Mumbai (Bombay) office. Prior to joining Bessemer in 2006, Vishal was a Senior Manager in the Treasurer’s office at Reliance Group, where he conducted strategic financial modeling and valuation analyses, and made recommendations to senior management fo

Yagnesh Sanghrajka is an Operating Partner with BVP India. He brings more than a dozen years of experience in global high technology businesses, where he has been involved in everything from mergers and acquisitions to financial management and audit. Most recently, Yagnesh served as Global CFO for HTMT, a subsi