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Jeremy Levine

Partner

Jeremy Levine is a partner in Bessemer’s New York office. He joined the firm in 2001 and focuses primarily on software and Internet opportunities. He has led investments for Bessemer in North and South America, Europe and Asia.

Five of his early stage investments—LinkedIn, MindBody, Pinterest, Shopify and Yelp—grew into billion-dollar publicly traded companies. In addition, he has also served on the boards of several portfolio companies before they were acquired by larger corporations such as Amazon, Cox, Sony and Naspers.

Jeremy graduated from Duke University with a B.S. in computer science and economics.

Learn more about many of the entrepreneurs Jeremy has backed by listening to This is Series A.

“While I deeply admire and respect founders, I’m no cheerleader.”

Companies

* NYSE: LNKD / ACQUIRED BY: MICROSOFT

LinkedIn

NYSE: LNKD / ACQUIRED BY: MICROSOFT

LinkedIn operates the world's largest professional network. In May 2011, LinkedIn went public (NYSE: LNKD) and in 2016, was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT).

* NYSE: PINS

Pinterest

NYSE: PINS

Pinterest is a visual bookmarking tool for saving and discovering creative ideas. In April of 2019, Pinterest went public on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: PINS).

* NYSE: SHOP

Shopify

NYSE: SHOP

Shopify is a cloud-based, multi-channel commerce platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses. Shopify went public in May 2015 (NYSE: SHOP).

* NYSE: YELP

Yelp

NYSE: YELP

Yelp operates an online platform that connects people with local businesses. Yelp went public in 2012 (NYSE: YELP).

42Floors *

42Floors

ACQUIRED BY: KNOTEL

42Floors is an online marketplace for commercial real estate. Knotel acquired 42Floors in July 2018.

Avant Arte

Avant Arte

Avant Arte is a digital platform for collectors, artists, and gallerists to connect.

Cambly

Cambly

Cambly is an online educational platform that offers English language training services.

Clarity Money *

Clarity Money

ACQUIRED BY: GOLDMAN SACHS

Clarity Money is a leading app that helps consumers better manage their personal finances by harnessing the power of machine learning to provide actionable insights. In 2018, Clarity Money was acquired by Goldman Sachs.

Clio

Clio

Clio is a suite of web-based tools that helps law firms in practice management and client collaboration.

Collective Medical *

Collective Medical

ACQUIRED BY: PointClickCare Technologies

Collective Medical empowers care teams to improve patient outcomes by closing the communication gaps that undermine patient care. Collective Medical was acquired by PointClickCare Technologies in December 2020.

Databand *

Databand

ACQUIRED BY: IBM

Databand is a proactive data observability platform that catches bad data before it impacts your business.

Databand was acquired by IBM in July 2022 (NYSE: IBM).

Datalot *

Datalot

ACQUIRED BY: LIGHTYEAR CAPITAL

Datalot is a provider of mobile and web marketing technology services designed to connect consumers with insurance carriers and agents.

Discord

Discord

Discord is a voice, video and text communication service used by over a hundred million people to hang out and talk with their friends and communities.

Eye Digital Security

Eye Digital Security

eEye Digital Security develops end-point security and vulnerability management software solutions. eEye Digital Security was acquired by BeyondTrust in 2012.

Enjoei *

Enjoei

B3SA: ENJU3

Enjoei is a Brazilian company that provides e-commerce web solutions through mobile apps. Enjoei (ENJU3) was listed on the Brazilian Stock Exchange in November 2020.

Fandom

Fandom

Fandom runs a network of pop culture sites.

Fiverr *

Fiverr

NYSE: FVRR

Fiverr is a marketplace for creative and professional services. Fiverr went public in June 2019 (NYSE: FVRR).

Gerson Lehrman Group (GLG)

Gerson Lehrman Group (GLG)

Gerson Lehrman Group (GLG) is the world's leading platform connecting business to insight.

Gracenote *

Gracenote

ACQUIRED BY: SONY

Gracenote is an entertainment data and technology provider across music, video and sports. Gracenote was acquired by Sony.

Intego *

Intego

ACQUIRED BY: KAPE

Intego develops and sells desktop Internet security and privacy software for Macs. In July 2018, Kape acquired Intego.

KupiVIP

KupiVIP

KupiVIP is a Russian online fashion retailer selling discounted fashion and home goods from high-street and luxury brands.

LiveAuctioneers *

LiveAuctioneers

ACQUIRED BY: COVE HILL

LiveAuctioneers is an online marketplace for the auction of art, antiques and collectibles. LiveAuctioneers was sold to Cove Hill in May of 2019.

Metalogix *

Metalogix

ACQUIRED BY: PERMIRA

Metalogix provides content lifecycle management solutions for Microsoft SharePoint, Exchange and cloud platforms. In December 2014, Metalogix was acquired by Permira.

MicroAcquire

MicroAcquire

MicroAcquire is a platform that connects startup buyers and sellers anonymously.

Milo *

Milo

ACQUIRED BY: EBAY

Milo enables shoppers to research products online and buy local. Milo was acquired by eBay in 2010.

NewVoiceMedia *

NewVoiceMedia

ACQUIRED BY: VONAGE

NewVoiceMedia is a leading global provider of cloud technology which helps businesses sell more, serve better and grow faster. NewVoiceMedia was acquired by Vonage in 2018.

OLX *

OLX

ACQUIRED BY: NASPERS

OLX Group operates a network of market-leading trading platforms in different countries. In August 2010, it was purchased by Naspers.

Parallels *

Parallels

ACQUIRED BY: COREL CORPORATION

Parallels develops cross-platform virtualization and automation solutions which allow users to access applications, files, and computers. Corel Corporation acquired Parallels in 2018.

Quidsi (fka Diapers.com) *

Quidsi (fka Diapers.com)

ACQUIRED BY: AMAZON

Quidsi is one of the world's fastest growing e-commerce companies and parent of Diapers.com (baby care), Soap.com (household essentials) and BeautyBar.com (prestige beauty). In April 2011, the company was acquired by Amazon.

Raise

Raise

Raise is a digital prepaid platform that allows consumers to save money and earn rewards on their purchases.

Shippo

Shippo

Shippo helps businesses navigate the complexities of shipping.

Streamloots

Streamloots

Streamloots is a marketplace to buy real-time interactions with live streamers.

Stubhub

Stubhub

Bessemer originally invested in Viagogo in 2012 and then helped finance the company’s acquisition of StubHub from eBay in 2020. The combined company is the leading global event ticketing marketplace on the Internet.

Teachable *

Teachable

ACQUIRED BY: HOTMART

Teachable is an edtech platform that allows anyone to create and sell online courses. Teachable was acquired by Hotmart in 2020.

Toss

Toss

Viva Republica, through its mobile app Toss, provides the simplest P2P mobile payments platform in Korea.

Unito

Unito

Unito provides detailed, two-way, live task and project syncing between tools, making teams more efficient.

Upside

Upside

Upside is a retail technology platform that helps users earn cash back at gas stations, grocery stores, and restaurants.

WiredScore

WiredScore

WiredScore is the company behind Wired Certification, the international digital connectivity rating system for commercial office buildings.

Xtime *

Xtime

ACQUIRED BY: COX AUTOMOTIVE

Xtime is the leading CRM and scheduling platform for automotive manufacturers and dealer service departments. Xtime was acquired by Cox Automotive in November 2014.

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