BVP Forge

What they do

Launched in 2021, BVP Forge was created to bridge a specific gap in the market: supporting capital-efficient, self-sustaining companies that do not fit the traditional high-cash-burn venture capital model. Operating as a standalone private equity platform with its own dedicated team and funds, BVP Forge pairs traditional buyout and majority recapitalization strategies with the massive growth assets of its parent firm, Bessemer Venture Partners. The firm is highly regarded for its "ForgeEdge™" operational program, which transfers knowledge from successful tech CEOs to help middle-market companies scale their engineering, go-to-market, and talent acquisition functions.

What they look for

BVP Forge invests in "self-sustaining" software, AI, and tech-enabled services businesses that exhibit double-digit growth. They focus on majority or significant minority transactions, typically designed to provide shareholder liquidity rather than just primary capital for the balance sheet. They explicitly look for capital-efficient businesses with $10 million to $50 million in revenue. They seek mission-driven management teams, strong customer retention, and companies that have achieved success independently but need operational frameworks to scale to the next level.

Stage

Series B+

Sectors

SaaS, AI, Healthcare, Deeptech, Mobility and logistics, Fintech, Proptech, Cybersecurity

Based

Redwood City, US