Bessemer Raises $5.75 Billion in New Funds, Expands Growth Efforts

Bloomberg Technology Wednesday 23 September 2026, 13:00 UTC By Natasha Mascarenhas 1 min read

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Bessemer Venture Partners is set to announce $5.75 billion in fresh funding to support a broader shift towards more growth stage investments, the firm plans to announce Wednesday.

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