Benchmark Capital

Venture Capital Active San Francisco, United States Est. 1995
Last updated 2026-06-18
Portfolio
19
in our dataset
Rounds participated
54
Rounds led
2
Rounds' value
$1.1B
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
B Round, A Round, Seed

About

Benchmark Capital is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in technology-driven companies in the areas of enterprise software and services, communications and security, semiconductors, mobile computing, consumer services, and financial services.The firm seeks to invest primarily in companies based in the United States and Europe. Benchmark Capital was founded in 1995 and is based in Menlo Park, California.

Portfolio · 19

Decart.AI
AI Infrastructure for Scalable, Efficient Model Training
3 rounds $432.0M committed Latest: 2026-05
Ovo Automotive
Cloud-based App Delivery Platform for Connected Vehicles
1 round $3.5M committed Latest: 2022-09
CTERA Networks
Enterprise File Services and Storage
4 rounds $75.0M committed Latest: 2018-09
Gigya
Customer Identity Management Platform
6 rounds $98.8M committed Latest: 2014-11
Clarizen
Enterprise Collaboration and Project Management Solutions
6 rounds $90.0M committed Latest: 2014-05
Wilocity
Wireless Chipsets for the Notebook and Peripheral Markets
3 rounds $55.0M committed Latest: 2013-10
Panaya
AI-Powered Smart Testing and Change Intelligence
3 rounds $26.0M committed Latest: 2013-01
Exaware
Carrier-grade Routing Solutions
2 rounds $76.5M committed Latest: 2012-12
Cotendo
Cloud-based Acceleration Technologies
3 rounds $36.0M committed Latest: 2011-06
Wix
Cloud-based Web Development and Design Platform
2 rounds $50.0M committed Latest: 2011-03
Sentrigo
Database Security Software
Led ★ 3 rounds $9.5M committed Latest: 2010-12
Metacafe
Video Sharing Platform
3 rounds $50.0M committed Latest: 2010-06
Skybox Security
Cybersecurity Risk Management
5 rounds $37.1M committed Latest: 2009-12
Seeking Alpha
Stock Market News and Financial Analysis
2 rounds $7.0M committed Latest: 2009-12
GreenRoad Technologies
Fleet Management Solution
Led ★ 4 rounds $49.9M committed Latest: 2009-05
Odysii
On-site Marketing Message Solutions
1 round $20.0M committed Latest: 2008-06
BroadLight
Passive Optical Network Technology Developer
1 round $12.0M committed Latest: 2007-09
FTX Games
Mobile Games Based on Movies
1 round $6.0M committed Latest: 2007-01
Como
End-to-end Customer Engagement Tools
1 round $8.0M committed

Investment activity

12 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Business Software9
Industrial Technologies4
Cyber Security2
Media & Entertainment Technologies2
Automotive & Mobility Technologies2
Undisclosed1
Fintech & Insurtech1

Funds · 2

  • Early-stage — $750M Jun 2026
  • Later-stage investments — $1.25B Jun 2026

Q&A

What was Benchmark Capital's most recent fundraise?
In June 2026, Benchmark Capital raised a $1.25 billion fund for later-stage investments and a $750 million fund for early-stage investments.
Which of Benchmark Capital's portfolio companies had a recent exit?
Skybox Security, a cybersecurity risk management company, was acquired by Tufin in February 2025.
What is Benchmark Capital's primary investment focus by sector?
Benchmark Capital has a strong focus on Business Software, with 9 portfolio companies in this sector. They also have 4 portfolio companies in Industrial Technologies.
What is the most recent portfolio company added by Benchmark Capital?
Benchmark Capital added Decart.AI, an AI infrastructure company, to its portfolio in December 2024.
What is Benchmark Capital's most common investment stage?
Benchmark Capital frequently invests in B Round and C Round companies, with 9 follow-on investments in B Round and 10 follow-on investments in C Round.
Can you name a notable public exit for Benchmark Capital?
Wix, a cloud-based web development platform, went public on NASDAQ in November 2013 with a valuation of $603.9 million, raising $127 million.
Which portfolio company in the Automotive & Mobility Technologies sector has Benchmark Capital invested in?
Benchmark Capital has invested in Ovo Automotive, a cloud-based app delivery platform for connected vehicles, which raised $3.5 million in Seed funding.
What was a significant acquisition exit for Benchmark Capital in the past few years?
In September 2017, Gigya, a customer identity management platform, was acquired by SAP for $350 million.
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External links

Websitebenchmark.com
LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/103675831
X / Twittertwitter.com/benchmark
Facebookfacebook.com/Benchmark/timeline
Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benchmark_(venture_capital_firm)
Wikidatawikidata.org/wiki/Q3534309

Identifiers & details

Founded1995
Wikidata QIDQ3534309

Radar intelligence

Open jobs — bamboohr

Total open9
Remote0
By departmentInstall (3), Shop (3), Overhead (1), Sales (1), Bulk (1)
By locationChristiana, Tennessee (4), Boynton Beach, Florida (5)
TitleLocationDepartment
Landscape Field SuperintendentChristiana, TennesseeInstall
Specialized Fleet MechanicBoynton Beach, FloridaShop
Operations AdministratorChristiana, TennesseeOverhead
Landscape Crew MemberBoynton Beach, FloridaInstall
Business Development - LandscapeBoynton Beach, FloridaSales
Specialized Fleet MechanicBoynton Beach, FloridaShop
Field Crew Leader with CDLBoynton Beach, FloridaInstall
Bulk Driver with CDL - Christiana TNChristiana, TennesseeBulk
Heavy Equipment Field MechanicChristiana, TennesseeShop

Patents

EPO1

Web history (Wayback)

Domainbenchmark.com

Wikidata

QIDQ3534309