Benchmark Capital
Benchmark Capital
About
Benchmark is an early stage venture capital firm focused on social, mobile, local and cloud companies. We believe that great entrepreneurs change the world for the better. Since its founding in 1995, Benchmark has invested in more than 250 early stage startups with a market value exceeding $100 billion.
Key facts
- Website
- benchmark.com
- Type
- Venture Capital
- Headquarters
- United States
- Funds raised
- $2.4B
- Portfolio companies
- 26
- Stages
- Private EquitySeedSeries ASeries BSeries C
- Cheque size
- $2M to $400M
- Sector focus
- InternetWebsiteEnterpriseERPDevelopment
Recent investments
| Date | Company | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 2025 | Fireworks AI | Undisclosed round | $250M |
| 13 Jun 2024 | InstaLilly | Seed | $25M |
| 2 Oct 2018 | CTERA Networks | Series D | $30M |
| 19 May 2017 | GreenRoad | Series F | $13M |
| 24 Jun 2015 | WeWork | Funding Round | $400M |
| 26 Mar 2015 | GreenRoad | Series G | $26M |
| 5 Jun 2014 | Elastic | Series C | $70M |
| 19 Feb 2013 | Elastic | Series B | $24M |
| 8 Jan 2013 | Panaya | Series D | $16M |
| 8 Nov 2012 | Elastic | Series A | $10M |
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Frequently asked
What companies has Benchmark Capital invested in?
Benchmark Capital has invested in Fireworks AI, InstaLilly, CTERA Networks, GreenRoad, WeWork and 21 more.
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