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Investor profile

Bob Goodman

Partner, Bessemer Venture Partners

About

Bob Goodman founded two successful telecommunications companies before joining Bessemer Venture Partners, where he became the founding partner of the firm's New York office and has helped over 15 companies reach successful exits over more than 20 years. His investment approach centers heavily on his conviction about specific CEOs and founders, sometimes making deals contingent on particular leadership, while maintaining a consistent focus on communications infrastructure and software companies. Bob Goodman founded two successful telecommunications companies before joining Bessemer Venture Partners, where he became the founding partner of the firm's New York office and has helped over 15 companies reach successful exits over more than 20 years. His investment approach centers heavily on his conviction about specific CEOs and founders, sometimes making deals contingent on particular leadership, while maintaining a consistent focus on communications infrastructure and software companies.

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Investment focus

Stages
Seed
Series A
Series B+
Sectors
SaaS
FinTech
Consumer
Health
AI

Investment details

Avg check size$500K - $100M
Can lead rounds
Yes
Geographies
USA
Canada
Israel
Asia-Pacific
Europe