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Byron Deeter
Venture Capitalist
Byron Deeter is a prominent partner at Bessemer Venture Partners, where he has been instrumental since joining the firm in 2005. He operates from the Menlo Park, California office, focusing on investments in cloud computing and Internet sectors. His notable investments include companies such as Twilio, DocuSign, and Criteo, among others, with many of his portfolio companies achieving valuations exceeding $1 billion.123
Before his tenure at Bessemer, Deeter co-founded Trigo Technologies, a cloud-computing company, which he led as CEO until its acquisition by IBM in 2004. This experience as an entrepreneur has significantly shaped his approach to venture capital, allowing him to empathize with founders and understand the challenges they face.126
Deeter holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors from the University of California, Berkeley, where he was also a member of the national championship rugby team. His contributions to the field of venture capital have earned him multiple accolades, including being named to the Forbes Midas List in 2012, 2013, and 2014, and recognition as one of the “power players” of venture capital by AlwaysOn.123
In addition to his investment role, Deeter is actively involved in leadership within the venture community. He was appointed as the Chair of the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) Board of Directors for 2024-2025, reflecting his commitment to advocating for the venture capital industry and supporting entrepreneurship.45
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So proud of all the work that went into this and to finally be able to share it externally!
For all you great founders, executives, and team members out there wanting to perform at your very best, we're proud to finally be able to launch our STRIVE program to the public! This has been multiple years in the making and in close partnership with @TeamEXOS , @NextLegacy_ , @arikarmstead , @49ers and many others.
At @BessemerVP , we're committed to supporting entrepreneurs who want to perform at their best. This is our holistic wellness program designed to help founders enhance their personal well-being and build sustainable success. #STRIVE
