US EditionBessemer Venture Partners Appoints New Partner to Focus on AI, Enterprise Tech
- On June 4, 2025, Bessemer Venture Partners welcomed Pankaj Mitra as a partner within its India team to spearhead investments in AI, enterprise technology, and cybersecurity.
- Mitra joined Bessemer after working at Cisco's corporate development team, where he was responsible for driving strategic investments and mergers within the customer experience sector, and he was also a founding member of Infosys' $500 million Innovation Fund.
- Bessemer has operated in India for over 20 years, recently closing a $350 million second India fund targeting AI, fintech, digital health, and cybersecurity sectors.
- Mitra expressed enthusiasm about becoming part of Bessemer during this crucial period, emphasizing the AI platform transformation as a unique and significant opportunity for Indian entrepreneurs.
- The appointment signals Bessemer's intensified focus on emerging technologies in India, aiming to deepen commitments and partner with ambitious founders globally.
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Bessemer Venture Partners appoints new partner to focus on AI, enterprise tech
Prior to joining the US-based investment company, Pankaj Mitra worked at digital communications tech conglomerate Cisco, where he led the company's corporate development team, leading investments and M&A activity for its global customer experiences portfolio as well as for India.
Bessemer Ropes In Pankaj Mitra To Lead India Investments In AI
Venture capital (VC) firm Bessemer Venture Partners, which has backed the likes of Swiggy and Urban Company, has named Pankaj Mitra as its new partner to lead enterprise tech, AI, and cybersecurity investments in India. “I am thrilled to join Bessemer at this pivotal time. The ongoing AI platform shift offers a once in a generation opportunity for builders to usher in the next wave of tech evolution across industries. With its stellar track reco…
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