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Bessemer Venture Partners
Bessemer Venture Partners (BVP), the primary business name of Deer Management Co. LLC, is a leading global venture capital firm that partners with...
Bessemer Venture Partners
Bessemer Venture Partners (BVP), the primary business name of Deer Management Co. LLC, is a leading global venture capital firm that partners with entrepreneurs from early stages through growth to build enduring businesses. Tracing its roots to 1911 and the Carnegie Steel empire via Bessemer Securities, the firm is among the oldest continuous venture capital organizations in the United States (per firm history and anti-portfolio disclosures). It maintains a principal office in Larchmont, New York, with additional offices across Silicon Valley/Redwood City, San Francisco, New York City, Boston/Wellesley, London, India, and Israel (per official contact page and Form ADV). BVP invests across cloud, AI/ML, consumer, healthcare, fintech, cybersecurity, deep tech, and related sectors, supporting a portfolio that includes over 420 companies and more than 150 IPOs or deSPACs (per official website). The firm operates an autonomous investment model emphasizing conviction-driven decisions and publishes extensive research via its Atlas platform, Cloud 100, and Cloud Index. As of its Form ADV filing dated around March 30, 2026, Deer Management Co. LLC reported discretionary regulatory assets under management of approximately $20.239 billion across pooled investment vehicles. Key operational leaders include the COO and CFO based in Larchmont, alongside investment partners globally. BVP continues to raise multi-billion-dollar funds and back category-defining companies such as those in its public and private portfolios.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
1911
AUM
$20.2B (Form ADV, Mar 2026)
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Larchmont
Corporate office
New York, United States
Additional offices
Larchmont · Chicago · Minneapolis · Scottsdale
Principals
Sandy Grippo
Partner and Chief Operating Officer
Sara Byrne
Partner and Chief Financial Officer
Jeremy Levine
Partner
Byron Deeter
Partner
David Cowan
Partner
Rob Stavis
Partner
Frequently asked questions
What is the legal name and primary business name of Bessemer Venture Partners?
The legal entity is Deer Management Co. LLC (CRD #159279), which primarily conducts advisory business as Bessemer Venture Partners (per SEC Form ADV).
What is Bessemer Venture Partners' most recent reported AUM?
Approximately $20.239 billion in discretionary regulatory assets under management as reported in the Form ADV filing from around March 30, 2026.
When was Bessemer Venture Partners founded and where is its principal office?
Founded in 1911 with roots in the Carnegie Steel empire; principal office is at 1865 Palmer Avenue, Suite 104, Larchmont, NY 10538 (per Form ADV and official contact page).
What is Bessemer Venture Partners' investment focus?
Early- to growth-stage venture investments in enterprise/cloud, AI/ML, consumer, healthcare, fintech, cybersecurity, deep tech, and related sectors globally, with over 420 portfolio companies and 150+ IPOs/deSPACs (per official website).
Who are some of the key current leaders at Bessemer Venture Partners?
Sandy Grippo (Partner and COO), Sara Byrne (Partner and CFO), and investment partners including Jeremy Levine, Byron Deeter, David Cowan, and Rob Stavis (per official team pages).
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