See our Press Release Announcing all of our Promotions here.
Below you will find two notes from our newly promoted Partners:
Yash Hemaraj, BGV General Partner
Honored and thrilled to announce my promotion to General Partner at BGV, thanks to the unwavering support, trust, and collaboration of our incredible team and visionary founders.
A big thank you to our BGV and Arka Venture Labs portfolio companies and founders for inspiring me with your groundbreaking ideas and relentless passion for what you do. I am committed to being an enabler for your success, and I am excited to continue supporting you on your path to greatness.
Venture capital is a delicate balance of hope, optimism, awareness and caution. It requires us to be both aggressive and vulnerable. Over the past nine years, I have embraced the art of “transparent capital.” It means being honest with our stakeholders about expectations, having open conversations about opportunities and difficulties, and making decisions together. I am grateful to be surrounded by individuals who value this brand of venture capital.
My journey is defined by the extraordinary founders, co-investors, LPs, and my loving family who make all of this possible. I am humbled by the trust and support of our investors and partners, who have joined us in our pursuit of excellence. Your belief fuels my determination to identify and empower exceptional ventures that will shape industries, create better jobs, and transform lives.
Thank you for being a part of my journey, and I am incredibly excited for what lies ahead. Together, let’s continue driving innovation, making a positive impact, and shaping the future of venture capital.
Sarah Benhamou, BGV Partner
I’m grateful and honored to be promoted to a Partner of BGV. When jumping onboard as an MBA intern in Israel in 2018, little did I know that this thrilling ride would lead me to managing European activities from a new office in Paris.
The VC industry has already changed a great deal in this short time, shifting from a period of irrational exuberance to a more diligent focus on sustainable growth and value creation. Navigating through these changes has been both challenging and rewarding, and I am grateful to share this journey with my experienced colleagues, who provide a rare showcase of discipline and methodical judgment while steering turbulent market fluctuations.
As I step into this new role, I am filled with optimism and enthusiasm for the future. Making a positive impact on society and the environment is a mission that resonates deeply with me, on a personal level, and I am fortunate to pursue this path professionally. BGV will continue to play a role in supporting purpose-driven ventures that drive both financial returns and meaningful change.
Throughout this journey, I’ve had the privilege of partnering with incredible talent and remarkable portfolio companies that sit at the forefront of enterprise innovation. These startups – including Madkudu, Zelros, Flytrex, Cryptosense and Kardinal – have continually impressed me with groundbreaking novelty, chastened by a disciplined grit and determination. Cryptosense, in particular, holds a special place in my heart as it marks my first successful exit as an investor, with its acquisition by SandboxAQ.
None of this would have been possible without the support of the Partners and team at BGV. Special thanks to them for their trust and for extending this opportunity, and also for being inspiring colleagues to learn from and work with!
