Richard Kent Bennett
InvestorPartner (listed as Kent Bennett) at Bessemer Venture Partners
Boston
Writes $50K – $100M checks · typically $25M
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About
Partner in Bessemer's Boston office focused on B2B application software and consumer 'earthquakes.' Previously a creative executive at an entertainment production company and began his career at Bain & Co. He led Toast's first institutional round in 2015.
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Invests in
AI & Machine LearningConsumerEnterprise SoftwareFintechHealthtechSaaS
Investments
Led
Investor
ArchyAxionAxis Network TechnologyBeviBloomberg Second MeasureBlue ApronBold MetricsBrainbaseBrisk TeachingCandidCentsCozykinFunction of BeautyGenius AIGlossGeniusHatchIllocaJingleMealPalMiterNewton ResearchProviRecurrencyRenovisoRevenueBaseRocket MoneyRosebudRundooSecond MeasureSentStrellaToastTorch DentalTruebillVeratoWincWrapbookXtime
Sources: the firm's website · curated public sources.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Richard Kent Bennett?
- Partner in Bessemer's Boston office focused on B2B application software and consumer 'earthquakes.' Previously a creative executive at an entertainment production company and began his career at Bain & Co. He led Toast's first institutional round in 2015.
- Where does Richard Kent Bennett work?
- Richard Kent Bennett is Partner (listed as Kent Bennett) at Bessemer Venture Partners.
- What does Richard Kent Bennett invest in?
- Richard Kent Bennett invests in AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, SaaS.
- What check size does Richard Kent Bennett write?
- Richard Kent Bennett typically writes checks of $50K – $100M.
- What companies has Richard Kent Bennett invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Toast, Archy, Axion, Axis Network Technology, Bevi, Bloomberg Second Measure, Blue Apron, Bold Metrics, Brainbase, Brisk Teaching, Candid, Cents, and 27 more.
- Does Richard Kent Bennett lead rounds?
- Yes — Richard Kent Bennett has led 1 tracked investment.
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