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Benchmark is famed for its lean partner-led model and conviction-driven early-stage investing. They typically write ~$1M–$20M checks and often lead rounds with strong founder alignment. Iconic investments include eBay, Uber, Twitter, and Snapchat. Benchmark’s focused early‑stage playbook continues to yield high-impact outcomes.
Fund Size:
Operates multiple funds with AUM estimated in the low billions (exact total not public)
Average Check:
~$1M – $20M per round, often leading seed and Series A rounds
Location:
San Francisco
Stage Focus:
Seed through Series B+ (very early stage) across consumer, enterprise, marketplaces, AI
Household Brands:
eBay, Twitter, Uber, Snapchat
Contact:
Bill Gurley (Partner) bgurley@benchmark.com
Mitch Lasky (Partner) mlasky@benchmark.com