Aia Sarycheva

Investor at Bessemer Venture Partners

Aia Sarycheva is a prominent figure in the venture capital industry, currently serving as a Vice President at Bessemer Venture Partners, based in the New York City office.

Background and Education

Aia holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Arts in Ethics, Politics, and Economics from Yale University.1 2

Professional Experience

Before joining Bessemer Venture Partners in 2022, Aia worked as an investor at Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund, where she focused on investing in U.S.-based companies in undercapitalized regions, particularly those bringing innovation to legacy industries.1 2
Prior to her role at Revolution, she was an investment banker in the Public Sector and Infrastructure Banking division at Goldman Sachs.1 2

Focus and Expertise

At Bessemer, Aia specializes in early-stage investments in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and B2B cloud software. She has a particular emphasis on application-layer AI and vertical software, especially in sectors that have seen minimal digitization, such as supply chain and climate tech.1 3

Contributions and Roles

Aia serves as a board observer for several portfolio companies, including Electric, Goodship, Optimal Dynamics, Raft, Rohirrim, and Tackle.1
She has contributed significantly to Bessemer’s research initiatives, including the development of the Vertical AI roadmap series, the 2024 State of the Cloud report, and roadmaps on software for legacy industries.1

Other Engagements

Aia is a Nonresident Senior Fellow at The Brookings Institution, where she writes about the intersection of technology, finance, policy, and economic development. She has published work on the role of technology and public policy in bolstering U.S. innovation and catalyzing place-based economic development.2
She is also on the Board of Advisors for Chess-in-the-Schools, a nonprofit that provides chess education to children in New York City public schools.1 2

Personal Interests

Aia is an avid hiker and has completed several multi-day backpacking trips, including the Laugavegur trail, Patagonia O circuit, and the Kepler track.1

Her work at Bessemer and her broader contributions to the venture capital and policy communities reflect her deep expertise in AI, cloud software, and the intersection of technology and economic development.