/ Conduct Index / Bessemer Venture Partners

Bessemer Venture Partners

Tier 1 VC · Seed · Series A · Growth
B+

Good (B+) — Capital Conduct Grade

Bessemer is the longest-tenured VC firm in America (founded 1911). Strong on SaaS specialty; cloud-software thesis well-developed. Term-sheet clarity strong; follow-on discipline consistent. Famous Anti-Portfolio (the deals they passed on) demonstrates institutional self-awareness.

84
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

Term Sheet Honesty
B+
Founder-Friendliness
B+
Follow-On Discipline
A-
Exit Support
B+
Network Quality
B+
/ Public-Record Events

Key events & disclosures.

  • Founded 1911
  • Longest-tenured VC in America
  • SaaS specialty
  • Famous Anti-Portfolio publication

/ Best for

SaaS / cloud-software founders seeking specialist partner with multi-decade category track record.

/ Watch out for

Multi-office structure produces variable partner experience; verify your local office's track record.