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Experience Across Every Wave of Enterprise Innovation
Operator experience across the internet, cloud, and AI eras. We bring pattern recognition and shorten learning curves so founders do not navigate blind.
one team, five offices
Global Languages for Global Ventures
We work fluently across markets, cultures, and founder ecosystems from Silicon Valley to Tokyo.
We commit as one team across Silicon Valley, Paris, Tel Aviv, Bengalaru, and Tokyo.
We commit as one team across Silicon Valley, Paris, Tel Aviv, Bengalaru, and Tokyo.
Team
Meet the team
general partners
SHORT BIO
Former CEO of 3Com and Palm. More than 40 years in the IT industry. Founded BGV in 2004. Has participated in 8 IPOs and 37 M&As. Has served on more than 25 boards, including 11 publicly traded companies. Has taught entrepreneurship at INSEAD, Stanford, and IDC Herzliya. MS, Stanford. Doctorate, École Nationale Supérieure d'Arts et Métiers, Paris.
Eric Benhamou
Founder & General Partner
Silicon Valley
SHORT BIO
Decades of experience as a technology investor and board director across enterprise software and infrastructure. Deep expertise in go-to-market strategy and scaling global enterprise businesses from early stage through IPO.
Eric Buatois
General Partner
Silicon Valley
SHORT BIO
Seasoned technology executive and investor with a background spanning enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, and AI. Brings operational depth and global perspective to BGV's investment practice.
Anik Bose
General Partner
Silicon Valley
SHORT BIO
Strong track record of identifying and building enterprise software companies. Works closely with founders on product strategy, engineering, and U.S. market entry.
Yashwanth Hemaraj
General Partner
Silicon Valley
PArtners
Sarah Benhamou
Partner
Paris
SHORT BIO
Bridges BGV's Silicon Valley platform and the Japanese technology ecosystem, supporting portfolio companies entering Japan and Japanese enterprises engaging with AI-native startups.
Masaru Sakamoto
Partner
Tokyo
Silicon Valley
SHORT BIO
Focuses on BGV's Israeli portfolio and deal sourcing, leveraging deep relationships in Israel's enterprise technology community.
Barak Ben-Avinoam
Partner
Tel Aviv
India/Arka
SHORT BIO
Technology investor and operator with more than 17 years of experience spanning venture capital, product, go-to-market, and entrepreneurship. Deep expertise across enterprise AI, infrastructure and cloud, deeptech, and data. Brings cross-border operating, investment, and entrepreneurial experience to bridge BGV’s Silicon Valley platform with the US–India AI-native and deeptech ecosystem.
Viraj Phanse
Partner
Silicon Valley
Bengaluru
SHORT BIO
Connects BGV’s global platform with India’s fast-growing technology ecosystem, bringing an on-the-ground perspective to sourcing, investing in, and supporting companies built for global markets. Brings over 15 years of experience across venture investing, M&A, and early-stage company building, with a focus on enterprise AI and deeptech.
Aarushi Khanna
Partner
Bengaluru
operating partners
SHORT BIO
Seasoned technology executive with extensive experience leading large-scale digital transformation programs. Brings board-level advisory expertise and deep industry relationships to BGV's portfolio companies.
Patrick Nicolet
Operating Partner
Paris
SHORT BIO
Supports BGV's Israeli portfolio companies with go-to-market strategy, operational scaling, and U.S. market expansion.
Shiri Freund Koren
Operating Partner
Tel Aviv
Principal & Associate
SHORT BIO
Leads deal sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio support across BGV's investment practice, with a focus on AI-native enterprise software.
Ekaterina Evchenko
Principal
Silicon Valley
SHORT BIO
Supports investment sourcing and analysis across BGV's European portfolio, with a focus on AI applications and enterprise software.
Etienne Arsac
Senior Associate
Paris
Platform & Operations
SHORT BIO
Leads BGV's platform and community initiatives, connecting portfolio companies to BGV's network of practitioners, corporates, and advisors.
Emmanuel Benhamou
Head of Platform
Silicon Valley
SHORT BIO
Manages BGV's financial operations, fund administration, and legal compliance processes.
Sophia Lee
Chief Financial Officer
Silicon Valley
Lisa Martin
Senior Accountant
Silicon Valley
Lynn Kan
Office Manager
Silicon Valley
Venture Partners
SHORT BIO
Deep expertise in enterprise software and AI applications. Contributes strategic guidance and deal sourcing across BGV's Israeli network.
Ziv Elul
Tel Aviv
SHORT BIO
Contributes to BGV's European deal flow and portfolio development, with expertise in enterprise technology and digital transformation.
Robert Pincas
Tel Aviv
SHORT BIO
Brings operational and investment expertise to BGV's Israeli portfolio companies.
Eitan Efron
Tel Aviv
Advisory Partners
Marina Levinson
Tobias Yergin
Janice Roberts
Patrick Bangert
Sudhakar Ramakrishna
Gregory Renard
Japan Advisory Board
Sachio Semmoto
Seiji Inagaki
Nami Hamada
Yoshinori Hara
Kenichi Funaki
Tsutomu (Tom) Nakano
French Advisory Board
Thibaut Bechetoille
Yoann Caujolle
Pierre Lahbabi
Bernard Barbier
OUR VALUES
Driven by Values Forged Over Decades
We leverage the power of the team
We speak and act with integrity
We demonstrate responsiveness
We practice discernment
We enjoy the journey with our partners and founders
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Whether you are a founder building the future of enterprise AI, an investor seeking long-horizon alpha, or a corporate leader looking for the frontier, we want to hear from you.