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Gary Benerofe

Investor

General Partner at Mu Ventures

New York City Metropolitan Area

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337 people in our graph share verified history with Gary — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Anthony PhilippakisunlockedGary: together at Yale University (1995–1998)
×4Gary: together at Yale University
×2Gary: together at UCLA Anderson School of Management
×4Gary: together at Lehman Brothers

About

Gary Benerofe is associated with mµ ventures (pronounced "miew"), an early-stage venture firm that invests in commerce infrastructure, vertical AI and marketplaces, and consumer brands. The firm positions itself as a first-check investor that helps founders with go-to-market strategy, team alignment, talent management, solution architecture, data activation, and fundraising strategy. Its portfolio spans B2B payments, checkout infrastructure, AI-native tools, and vertical SaaS across many industries.

Experience

  1. Mu VenturesGeneral Partnercurrent2021 — presentNew York, New York, United States
  2. Lo & SonsBoard Member2023 — 2024New York, New York, United States
  3. Clicks and BricksFounder / CEO2021 — 2024New York, New York, United States
  4. overdose.Managing Director, Americas2020 — 2021New York City Metropolitan Area
  5. mediaspaChief Executive Officer2013 — 2020New York City Metropolitan Area
  6. mediaspaVice President2013Rye, NY
  7. Benerofe Properties / Corner Light CapitalPrincipal / Founder2006 — 2016New York, United States
  8. EMI MusicDigital Music Strategy2005 — 2006
  9. Lehman BrothersAssociate1999 — 2002

Skills & more

Strategy87Entrepreneurship62E-commerce83Mergers & Acquisitions25Start-ups26Digital Strategy33Business Strategy17Valuation8Management Consulting10Digital Marketing37Analytics15Venture Capital6
+8 moreSEOGoogle AnalyticsWeb DesignFinancial ModelingWeb AnalyticsWeb MarketingOperations ManagementCorporate Development

Languages Spanish

  • Magento 2 Solution SpecialistAdobe Commerce
  • Inbound CertifiedHubSpot

From Gary's professional profile.

Deals · 41

Sapience AISolo GP

via Mu Ventures · filed Jun 2026

ConsioSolo GP

via Mu Ventures · filed Jan 2026

MutualmarketsSolo GP

via Mu Ventures · filed Jun 2024

ChptrSolo GP

via Mu Ventures · filed Nov 2023

QonsentSolo GP

via Mu Ventures · filed Mar 2022

AlloySolo GP

via Mu Ventures

ArenaSolo GP

via Mu Ventures

ArtaSolo GP

via Mu Ventures

NilusSolo GP

via Mu Ventures

TaivSolo GP

via Mu Ventures

ArchouseSolo GP

via Mu Ventures

GO to VideowiseSolo GP

via Mu Ventures

LetscolifeSolo GP

via Mu Ventures

NeurometricSolo GP

via Mu Ventures

OpstreamSolo GP

via Mu Ventures

PalazzoSolo GP

via Mu Ventures

ReprallySolo GP

via Mu Ventures

ShopmaypleSolo GP

via Mu Ventures

Simply BailSolo GP

via Mu Ventures

SorisSolo GP

via Mu Ventures

SplinktechnologiesSolo GP

via Mu Ventures

Storage DefenderSolo GP

via Mu Ventures

SumeriaSolo GP

via Mu Ventures

UNKNOWNSolo GP

via Mu Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Gary Benerofe?
Gary Benerofe is associated with mµ ventures (pronounced "miew"), an early-stage venture firm that invests in commerce infrastructure, vertical AI and marketplaces, and consumer brands. The firm positions itself as a first-check investor that helps founders with go-to-market strategy, team alignment, talent management, solution architecture, data activation, and fundraising strategy. Its portfolio spans B2B payments, checkout infrastructure, AI-native tools, and vertical SaaS across many industries.
Where does Gary Benerofe work?
Gary Benerofe is General Partner at Mu Ventures.
Where did Gary Benerofe go to school?
Gary Benerofe studied at Yale University (Economics, Economics & Architecture); UCLA Anderson School of Management (MBA, Finance, Real Estate & Digital Media).

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