Eric Benhamou

Founder and General Partner of Benhamou Global Ventures (BGV), a Silicon Valley-based early-stage venture capital firm with strong ties to Israel.

Angel Investor Active San Jose, United States Est. 2003
Last updated 2026-07-20
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About

Eric Benhamou is a seasoned entrepreneur and venture capitalist with over 48 years of experience in the IT industry, including 18 years in venture capital. He founded Benhamou Global Ventures (BGV) in 2003, an early-stage venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley that invests in global enterprise and telecommunications markets. Benhamou has a significant connection to Israel, having co-founded the Israel Venture Network (IVN) and serving on the Board of Governors of Ben Gurion University of the Negev. BGV actively invests in Israeli startups and maintains an office in Tel Aviv.

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Investment activity

1 portfolio exit on record.

Portfolio by sector

Media & Entertainment Technologies1

Q&A

What is Eric Benhamou's primary investment focus by sector?
Eric Benhamou has concentrated his investments in the Media & Entertainment Technologies sector, with one recorded investment and one exit in this area.
Can you provide details on a notable exit for Eric Benhamou?
A notable exit for Eric Benhamou was Mytopia, a social game developer, which was acquired by 888 Holdings in June 2010 for $18M.
What is Eric Benhamou's investment stage preference?
Eric Benhamou has participated in A Round funding stages, with one recorded investment at this stage.
When did Eric Benhamou make his most recent recorded investment?
Eric Benhamou's most recent recorded investment occurred in March 2009.
What is the typical investment range for Eric Benhamou?
Eric Benhamou's investment range is between $3.2M and $3.2M.
Which company is a key part of Eric Benhamou's portfolio?
Mytopia, a social game developer, is a key company in Eric Benhamou's portfolio. It was founded in 2006 and raised $3.5M.
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