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Amit Karp

Investor

Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners

Israel

Writes $1M – $250M checks · typically $25M

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About

Amit Karp is a partner at Bessemer Venture Partners focusing on investments in Israel and Europe, with particular expertise in cybersecurity and developer-focused companies. Before joining Bessemer, he was a senior associate at McKinsey & Company advising on technology strategy, and earlier worked as a developer and product manager at Mercado, an e-commerce search company acquired by Adobe. He holds an MBA from MIT Sloan and a Bachelor of Science in computer science from Technion.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingConsumerCybersecurityData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechHealthtechSaaS

Experience

  1. Bessemer Venture PartnersPartnercurrent2012 — presentTel Aviv, Tel Aviv District, Israel
  2. AxoniusBoard Membercurrent2019 — present
  3. TorqBoard Membercurrent2020 — present
  4. Port IOBoardcurrent2024 — present
  5. Unframe AIBoard Membercurrent2025 — present
  6. Bold SecurityBoard Membercurrent2025 — present
  7. Legit SecurityBoard Membercurrent2021 — present
  8. SentraBoard Membercurrent2021 — present
  9. QogitaBoard Membercurrent2021 — presentGreater London, England, United Kingdom
  10. FireboltBoardcurrent2020 — present
  11. AppwriteBoard Membercurrent2021 — present
  12. PreqlInvestorcurrent2022 — present
  13. ClarityInvestorcurrent2024 — presentTel Aviv District, Israel
  14. Netdata, Inc.Board Membercurrent2020 — present
  15. Astrix SecurityBoard Member2021 — 2026
  16. ZoominBoard Member2018 — 2024Tel Aviv District, Israel
  17. McKinsey & CompanyAssociate2010 — 2012
  18. Mercado softwareProduct Leader2006 — 2008
  19. Elbit SystemsSoftware engineer2004 — 2006
  20. Israeli Air ForceDeployment Officer, Lieutenant1997 — 2001

Skills & more

New Business Development3Product Management28Business Strategy36Marketing Strategy3Marketing3Entrepreneurship18Start-ups61Strategy22Business Development10Product Development7Venture Capital21SaaS12
+8 moreManagement ConsultingProduct MarketingEnterprise SoftwareManagementTeam LeadershipCross-functional Team LeadershipStrategic PartnershipsMobile Devices

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Investments

Led

AppwriteAstrixAxoniusFireboltLegitNetdataOtonomoPortQogitaSentraTorqZoomin

Per the firm's website.

Colleagues at Bessemer Venture Partners

Adam Fisher
Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners
Aditya Nidmarti
Investor at Bessemer Venture Partners
Aia Sarycheva
Investor at Bessemer Venture Partners
Alex Ferrara
Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners
Alex Yuditski
Investor at Bessemer Venture Partners
Alexandra Sukin
Senior Associate at Bessemer Venture Partners
Anant Vidur Puri
Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners
Andrew Hedin
Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners

Network13

Jeremy LevineScout
Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners
Brian FeinsteinScout
Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners
David CowanScout
Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners
Jeff EpsteinScout
Venture Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners
Aaron Schumm
Angel
Aditya Nidmarti
Investor at Bessemer Venture Partners
Aia Sarycheva
Investor at Bessemer Venture Partners
Alex Yuditski
Investor at Bessemer Venture Partners
Amnon Shoham
General Partner at Cedar Fund
Anant Vidur Puri
Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners
Andrew Hedin
Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners
Charles Birnbaum
Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Amit Karp?
Amit Karp is a partner at Bessemer Venture Partners focusing on investments in Israel and Europe, with particular expertise in cybersecurity and developer-focused companies. Before joining Bessemer, he was a senior associate at McKinsey & Company advising on technology strategy, and earlier worked as a developer and product manager at Mercado, an e-commerce search company acquired by Adobe. He holds an MBA from MIT Sloan and a Bachelor of Science in computer science from Technion.
Where does Amit Karp work?
Amit Karp is Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners.
What does Amit Karp invest in?
Amit Karp invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Consumer, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Developer Tools, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, SaaS.
What check size does Amit Karp write?
Amit Karp typically writes checks of $1M – $250M.
What companies has Amit Karp invested in?
Investments tracked here include Appwrite, Astrix, Axonius, Firebolt, Legit, Netdata, Otonomo, Port, Qogita, Sentra, Torq, Zoomin, and 5 more.
Where did Amit Karp go to school?
Amit Karp studied at MIT Sloan School of Management (MBA); Technion - Israel Institute of Technology (BSc., Computer Science).
Does Amit Karp lead rounds?
Yes — Amit Karp has led 12 tracked investments.

Same school

Also attended MIT Sloan School of Management774

Doug LeonePartner at Sequoia Capital; former Global Managing PartnerHemant TanejaCEO & Managing Director of General CatalystBrad FeldCo-founder of Foundry and TechstarsChris MorrisProcess Specialist, Exit Readiness at Mayfair Equity PartnersBirgitteInvestor at InvestinorOlaInvestor at Investinor

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Also attended Technion - Israel Institute of Technology284

Roi Bar-KatManaging Director at Intel CapitalJoshua RuchCo-Founder & Managing Partner at Rho VenturesGil GorenPartner at 83NorthOren YungerInvestor at GGV CapitalGordon DaughertyCo-Founder & Chairman at Capital FactoryBoaz PeerManaging Director, Israel & Europe at Qualcomm Ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at Unframe AI4

Jacob BernsteinPrincipal at Highland EuropeShay LeviFounder at UnframeAdi AzaryaFounder at UnframeFrank BergmannFounder at Stackguardian

Also worked at Bold Security6

Dorin BanielPartner, Israel at NightDragonAtad PeledPartner at Red Dot Capital PartnersLidor SigronPrincipal at Red Dot Capital PartnersGuy HorowitzVenture Partner at 33NYael SchiffInvestor at Bessemer Venture PartnersTal ZackonPrincipal at F2 Capital

Also worked at Zoomin5

Zeevi MichelPartner at ElaiaNatalie RefuahGeneral Partner, Viola Growth at Viola VenturesAriel StermanVice President at Bessemer Venture PartnersAlex CrissesManaging Director at General AtlanticAvikam AgurFounder at Weav

Also worked at McKinsey & Company2,000

Elad GilSolo general partner investing through Gil CapitalAnn Miura-KoCo-founding Partner at FloodgateJeremy LiewPartner at Lightspeed Venture PartnersMike SpeiserManaging Director at Sutter Hill VenturesJeremy LevinePartner at Bessemer Venture PartnersFabrice GrindaCo-founder & Managing Partner at FJ Labs

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