Elliott Robinson

Elliott Robinson is a prominent figure in the venture capital industry, currently serving as a Board Director at Render and a Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners. He specializes in growth equity investments, particularly focusing on cloud software companies. Robinson's career spans several notable firms, including M12 and Syncom Venture Partners, where he has been involved in significant investments in successful tech companies.

Education and Early Career

Elliott Robinson earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with a focus on Neural Networks from Morehouse College (2002-2006). He later obtained an MBA from Columbia Business School (2010-2012), with dual concentrations in Private Equity Finance and Leadership & Ethics. During his time at Columbia, he was awarded an MBA Fellowship from Management Leadership for Tomorrow.12

Robinson's venture capital career began at Syncom Venture Partners, where he invested in both early and growth-stage companies. He later joined Georgian Partners, focusing on growth-stage software investments before moving to Bessemer Venture Partners.2

Current Roles and Contributions

At Bessemer Venture Partners since 2019, Robinson leads growth equity investments across various sectors. He is actively involved with companies such as Hyperscience, Hinge Health, Forter, and Toast. Additionally, he co-authored Bessemer's influential "10 Laws of Cloud Computing" and contributes to the annual "State of the Cloud Report".12

In his role as a Board Director at Render, Robinson helps guide the company's strategy in modern application development platforms. He also serves on the boards of several other organizations, including Coactive AI, Databook, and Hinge Health.12

Personal Life and Interests

Elliott resides in the Bay Area with his wife Melissa and their dog Riley. Outside of his professional commitments, he is an angel investor and advisor to startups led by underrepresented entrepreneurs. He enjoys spinning deep house music in his spare time, reflecting his diverse interests beyond finance and technology.2

Robinson is also involved with initiatives like Venture Forward and BLCK VC, which aim to support diversity within the venture capital space.12