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Benchmark is a venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage capital investment. It is focused on social, mobile, local and cloud companies in the areas of enterprise software and services, communications and security, semiconductors, mobile, social and cloud computing, consumer services, financial services, e-commerce, online services, infrastructure services, systems software, and optical devices. The firm prefers to be the first investor in the portfolio companies.

TypeInvestor
HQSan Francisco, CA, US
Founded1995
Websitebenchmark.com
Cybersecurity ratingDMore
Benchmark was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, US
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Key People/Management at Benchmark

Chetan Puttagunta

Chetan Puttagunta

General Partner
Eric Vishria

Eric Vishria

General Partner
Peter Fenton

Peter Fenton

General Partner
Sarah Tavel

Sarah Tavel

General Partner
Scott Belsky

Scott Belsky

Venture Partner
Jill Jarrett

Jill Jarrett

CFO
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Benchmark Office Locations

Benchmark has offices in San Francisco and Woodside
San Francisco, CA, US (HQ)
988 Market St, San Francisco
Woodside, CA, US
2965 Woodside Rd
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Benchmark Investment Portfolio

Stage Distribution

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Benchmark News and Updates

February 11, 2019

Venture Capital Investment 2019 Global Market Key Players – Accel, Benchmark Capital, First Round Capital, Lowercase Capital, Sequoia Capital, Union Square Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz.....

Venture Capital Investment – Global Market Growth, Opportunities, Analysis Of Top Key Players And Forecast To 2025 Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday
December 06, 2018

Risk Capital Investment 2018 Global Market Key Players - Accel, Benchmark Capital, First Round Capital, Lowercase Capital, Sequoia Capital, UNION SQUARE VENTURES, Andreessen Horowitz.....

Risk Capital Investment – Global Market Growth, Opportunities, Analysis of Top Key Players and Forecast to 2025 Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday
January 25, 2018

Benchmark Capital drops lawsuit against ex-Uber CEO Kalanick

(Reuters) - Silicon Valley venture firm Benchmark Capital's lawsuit against former Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] CEO Travis Kalanick was dismissed on Thursday by a Delaware judge following an agreement between the parties.
December 12, 2017

Manticore Games raises $15 million for multiplayer gaming from Benchmark Capital

Manticore Games, a startup founded by former Zynga and Electronic Arts executives, has raised $15 million from Benchmark Capital. That’s a hefty amount to invest in a new studio, but the round was led by Mitch Lasky, a former Activision and Jamdat Mobile game maker, who is now a general partner at B…

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Benchmark Company Culture

  • Overall Culture

    D-

    54/100

  • CEO Rating

    B+

    78/100

  • Compensation

    F

    38/100

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 Benchmark Frequently Asked Questions

  • When was Benchmark founded?

    Benchmark was founded in 1995.

  • Who are Benchmark key executives?

    Benchmark's key executives are Chetan Puttagunta, Eric Vishria and Peter Fenton.

  • Where is Benchmark headquarters?

    Benchmark headquarters is located at 988 Market St, San Francisco, San Francisco.

  • Where are Benchmark offices?

    Benchmark has offices in San Francisco and Woodside.

  • How many offices does Benchmark have?

    Benchmark has 2 offices.