Benchmark

Benchmark

Active VCSan Mateo, United States

Benchmark is a venture capital firm based in San Mateo, United States, focused on Seed to Late Stage startups in Artificial Intelligence, SaaS & Enterprise, and Developer Tools & Data. This profile covers its focus and how founders can get in front of it in 2026.

Round Funded's research counts at least 312 portfolio companies for Benchmark. The Round Funded catalog lists 6 people at Benchmark, with a median check size of $1.5M. Their investment records include Twitter, Coremetrics, and AppsFlyer.

Investment focus
Artificial IntelligenceSaaS & EnterpriseDeveloper Tools & DataConsumer & RetailMarketplaceCrypto & Web3
Investment stages
SeedSeries ASeries BLate Stage
Location
San Mateo, United States
Founded
1995
Team size
1-10
Portfolio companies
312+

What stages does Benchmark invest in?

Stages
SeedSeries ASeries BLate Stage
Sectors
Artificial IntelligenceSaaS & EnterpriseDeveloper Tools & DataConsumer & RetailMarketplaceCrypto & Web3
Based in
San Mateo, United States
Median check (people at the firm)
$1.5M

About Benchmark

Benchmark invests in and works alongside entrepreneurs building startups into transformational companies. They focus on early-stage venture investing in mobile, marketplaces, social, and infrastructure and enterprise software. Founded in 1995, the firm has offices in Woodside and San Francisco, California. The firm has been recognized for its commitment to open source and is noted for creating the first equal ownership and compensation structure for its partners. The five equal general partners who take board seats and a hands-on approach to every entrepreneur and company they back, with no junior investment staff. Current general partners are Chetan Puttagunta, Sarah Tavel, Victor Lazarte, Peter Fenton, and Eric Vishria. Benchmark has had 37 exits since beginning of 2011; 14 IPOs and 23 M&As representing a total market value of more than $60 billion.

Source: the organization's public company profile.

Which companies has Benchmark backed?

  • Twitter
  • Coremetrics
  • AppsFlyer
  • JFrog
  • Sorare
  • TytoCare
  • Guardicore
  • Augury
  • Airtable
  • SRS | Acquiom
  • At-Bay
  • Cloudera
  • Riskified
  • Optimizely
  • Digits
  • Asana
  • IntSights
  • Wealthfront
  • Minute Media
  • Talkspace
  • Revinate
  • Path
  • Quip
  • Vdoo
  • Mercor
  • Timescale
  • Art.com
  • Fiverr.com
  • Cockroach Labs
  • Eyeview

From the investment records of people at Benchmark in the Round Funded catalog: 90 companies in all. Linked names have their own page on Round Funded.

Who are the investors at Benchmark?

How to pitch Benchmark

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About this profile

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Round Funded. "Benchmark." Round Funded investor database, updated October 19, 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Benchmark invest in?

Benchmark focuses on Artificial Intelligence, SaaS & Enterprise, Developer Tools & Data, and Consumer & Retail. Match your sector and stage before reaching out, then find similar active investors on Round Funded.

What stage does Benchmark invest at?

Benchmark focuses on Seed to Late Stage rounds. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.

Is Benchmark actively investing?

Yes. Round Funded's research found that Benchmark has made a new investment or run a new cohort since 2024. Reach out with a personalized pitch that fits its stage and focus, then track who opens it.

Where is Benchmark based?

Benchmark is based in San Mateo, United States. You can reach out from anywhere with a pitch that matches its focus.

How do I contact Benchmark?

Unlock a verified email for Benchmark and reach out with a personalized pitch on Round Funded. We show only deliverable contacts, so your outreach does not bounce.

Which companies has Benchmark backed?

The investment records of people at Benchmark in Round Funded's catalog include Twitter, Coremetrics, AppsFlyer, JFrog, and Sorare.

Who are the investors at Benchmark?

Investors at Benchmark with a Round Funded profile include Peter Fenton, Daniel Slutzky, and Bob Kagle.

What check size do investors at Benchmark write?

The median check size of 6 people at Benchmark in Round Funded's catalog is $1.5M.

What firms are similar to Benchmark?

Firms with an overlapping focus include Andreessen Horowitz, Battery Ventures, Firebolt Ventures, and Coatue. Each has its own profile on Round Funded.

What is Round Funded?

Round Funded is an investor database and outreach platform for startup founders. It lists 60,000+ active investors with verified contacts, filtered to recent investment activity, and lets founders send personalized pitches from their own Gmail, track replies, and share a free Data Room. Round+ starts at $99 per month with a 3-day trial.

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