Bessemer Venture Partners

Bessemer Venture Partners (BVP) is recognized as a leading global venture capital firm with a strong and growing dedication to India's innovation sector.

Since establishing its presence in India in 2006, BVP has invested in over 80 startups, allocating nearly $700 million and playing a crucial role in developing the country's startup ecosystem.

Strategic Focus and Recent Milestones:

Bessemer recently concluded its second India-focused fund at $350 million—a 50% increase over its previous fund—highlighting its confidence in India's digital future.

This new fund will focus on investments in AI-enabled services, SaaS, fintech, digital health, direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands, and cybersecurity.

Over 80% of Bessemer's Indian investments in the past five years have been in early-stage companies, demonstrating its commitment to fostering innovation from the ground up.

Roadmap-Driven Investment Approach:

Bessemer distinguishes itself with its roadmap-driven investment model. The team develops strong conviction in emerging sectors before they become mainstream, offering founders strategic insights and long-term support.

This proactive strategy has enabled Bessemer to support category-defining startups and guide them through India's evolving regulatory and economic landscape.

Notable Portfolio and Impact:

Bessemer's India portfolio includes some of the country's leading startups, such as bigbasket, Swiggy, Urban Company, Livspace, and Perfios.

The firm has seen nine IPOs from its India investments, with companies like Home First Finance Company (HFFC), IEX, and Matrimony.com Limited reaching the public markets.

Bessemer’s first India fund backed successful ventures such as Boldfit, MoveInSync, Pepper Content, ShopDeck, Vetic, and Zopper.

Leadership and Local Expertise:

Bessemer's India operations are led by an experienced team, including Vishal Gupta (Partner & MD, Bangalore) and c(COO, Bangalore), who bring extensive experience in venture capital, private equity, and entrepreneurship.

Their leadership ensures Bessemer's global resources and expertise are adapted to the specific opportunities and challenges of the Indian market.

Looking Ahead:

With India on the brink of a trillion-dollar digital opportunity and over 500 million more people expected to transact online in the next decade, Bessemer is intensifying its commitment to support visionary founders building for India and beyond.

The firm's combination of global perspective, local conviction, and patient capital positions it as a key player in India's venture capital ecosystem.