ABOUT BENCHMARK

Founded in 1995, Benchmark Capital is an early-stage venture firm that's based on the principles of teamwork and an intense dedication to building technology companies of lasting value. We provide superior service to entrepreneurs through a unique, team-oriented partnership in which every full-time general partner is equal in terms of both contribution and compensation.

This team approach not only makes it more fun for us to come to work every day, but more importantly, it benefits our portfolio companies. Instead of competing for resources, we share ideas, contacts, resources—whatever's needed to get the job done and help our portfolio companies succeed.

Our focus on teamwork combined with our deep experience in company-building have attracted the industry's top entrepreneurs, including Jeff Hawkins, Keith Krach, Martin Mickos, Philip Rosedale, Jagdeep Singh, Meg Whitman, and Bob Young.

Investment Strategy
The firm's strategy is to be the first investor in technology-driven companies that seek to create new markets and have significant growth potential. The firm focuses on early-stage investing and takes a labor-intensive, service-oriented approach in markets where partners have direct experience.

Areas of Focus
Benchmark invests in technology-driven companies in the areas of enterprise software and services, communications & security, semiconductors, mobile computing, consumer services and financial services. The firm's portfolio includes such franchise companies as eBay (EBAY), Handspring (HAND), Juniper Networks (JNPR) and Red Hat Software (RHAT).

Capital Under Management
Benchmark manages more than $2.5 billion in committed venture capital. The bulk of the capital comes from university endowments, charitable foundations and entrepreneurs.

Investment Size
Benchmark investments range in size from as little as $100,000 to as much as $10 or $15 million. Typically, we invest $3 to $5 million initially and expect to invest $5 to $15 million over the life of a company. We invest for the long haul and look for entrepreneurs with a similar perspective.

Our Team
At Benchmark, when we think of our 'team,' we think of more than just our general partners. For us, our team also includes our venture partners, our EIRs and members of our corporate network—all of whom actively contribute to the success of our portfolio companies. For more information on a partner, just click on their link below or learn more about our Corporate Network.

Silicon Valley General Partners: Alex Balkanski Bruce Dunlevie Peter Fenton Bill Gurley Kevin Harvey Bob Kagle Mitch Lasky Steve Spurlock Silicon Valley Partners: Dave Beirne Andy Rachleff Silicon Valley Venture Partner: Rich Barton Silicon Valley EIRs: Rob Bearden Mike Cassidy Lewis Cirne Dan Finnigan Dave Goldberg Keith Krach Sarah Leary Nirav Tolia

Israel General Partners: Michael Eisenberg Arad Naveh Elie Wurtman