The Benchmark Mafia
8 people came through Benchmark and went on to found or lead other companies.
Alexander BruehlCo-Investor ⇨ ContentfulFounded Saastock +1Sarah LearyEntrepreneur in ResidenceFounded Nextdoor (NYSE: 2021)Julio VasconcellosEntrepreneur in ResidenceFounded PeixeurbanoVictor EchevarriaAssociateFounded Remedy LabsJack AltmanGeneral PartnerFounded LatticeBruce DunlevieGeneral PartnerFounded Fantex HoldingsKris FredricksonPrincipalFounded CurologyMike FarmwaldVenture PartnerFounded CarbonDrop
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Benchmark mafia?
- The Benchmark mafia is the network of 8 people who came through Benchmark and went on to found or lead other companies, including Saastock, Nextdoor (NYSE: 2021), Peixeurbano, Remedy Labs, Lattice.
- Who is in the Benchmark mafia?
- Notable members include Alexander Bruehl (Saastock), Sarah Leary (Nextdoor (NYSE: 2021)), Julio Vasconcellos (Peixeurbano), Victor Echevarria (Remedy Labs), Jack Altman (Lattice), Bruce Dunlevie (Fantex Holdings), Kris Fredrickson (Curology), Mike Farmwald (CarbonDrop).
- What companies did Benchmark alumni found?
- Companies founded by Benchmark alumni include Saastock, Nextdoor (NYSE: 2021), Peixeurbano, Remedy Labs, Lattice, Fantex Holdings, Curology, CarbonDrop.







