Benhamou Global Ventures

Benhamou Global Ventures (BGV) is an early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional offices in Tel Aviv, Paris, and a joint venture incubator in Bangalore. Founded in 2004 by Eric Benhamou, BGV specializes in supporting global B2B technology startups, particularly those advancing Enterprise 5.0 through the integration of artificial intelligence and human ingenuity. The firm invests across various stages, from pre-seed to Series D, providing both financial resources and strategic guidance to its portfolio companies.

BGV's investment strategy focuses on startups that are making significant advancements in enterprise automation, aiming to drive productivity improvements by combining intelligent machines with human ingenuity. The firm emphasizes ethical AI, ensuring that data privacy and bias avoidance are integral to its investment approach. With a portfolio of more than 50 companies and over 20 successful exits, BGV leverages a worldwide network and sources deals from leading innovation hubs, with approximately 60% of its portfolio companies originating outside Silicon Valley.

The firm's commitment to responsible innovation is further demonstrated by the release of the AI Native Startup Playbook, a practical guide for founders building scalable enterprise AI companies. This initiative reflects BGV's dedication to supporting visionary founders in building scalable, AI-native solutions that amplify human judgment and drive enterprise transformation. The playbook is informed by BGV's decades of operating experience and leadership in the Ethical AI Governance Group (EAIGG).