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Ben Perszyk is a Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, a leading global venture capital firm. He specializes in investing in enterprise technology companies, including those in software, SaaS, developer tools, and cybersecurity.
Ben Perszyk primarily invests in enterprise software, Software as a Service (SaaS), developer tools, cybersecurity, and infrastructure companies. He focuses on innovative technology solutions that address significant business challenges.
Ben Perszyk works as a Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, a global venture capital firm with offices in Menlo Park, California, and other major tech hubs worldwide.
Ben Perszyk is a Partner at Polychain Capital, an investment firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this capacity, he directs multi-million dollar Seed and Series A investments for a venture capital fund that currently manages billions in assets across the global cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors. Perszyk frequently leads financing for decentralized infrastructure and decentralized finance protocols, recently representing Polychain in co-leading a $23 million Series A funding round for the Ethereum interoperability hub Polymer Labs in January 2024. Prior to this specific transaction, he also directed the firm's investment in a $5.4 million funding round for the decentralized asset management protocol Quasar Finance in January 2023. His current professional focus remains centered on advancing early-stage Web3 infrastructure, crypto-economics, and interoperability networks through strategic capital deployment and active board-level advisory roles.
Ben Perszyk is a distinguished Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, a prominent global venture capital firm known for its early stage investments in transformative technology companies. At Lightspeed, Ben plays a pivotal role in sourcing, evaluating, and nurturing investments primarily within the enterprise technology landscape. His investment focus areas are broad yet strategic, encompassing critical sectors such as enterprise software, Software as a Service (SaaS), developer tools, cybersecurity, and infrastructure. Ben is particularly keen on identifying companies that are leveraging cutting edge technology to solve complex business challenges and drive significant market disruption.
Before joining Lightspeed Venture Partners in 2014, Ben built a strong foundation in strategic consulting and finance. He honed his analytical and business acumen as a consultant at Bain & Company, where he advised clients across various industries on critical strategic initiatives. Prior to his tenure at Bain, Ben gained valuable experience in the financial sector, working at Goldman Sachs. This diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics, operational efficiencies, and financial strategies essential for guiding high growth technology companies.
Ben's academic background further underscores his capabilities. He earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, a program renowned for fostering entrepreneurial talent and leadership. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Dartmouth College. This blend of top tier education and practical experience allows Ben to bring a well rounded perspective to his investment decisions and portfolio company support.
Throughout his career at Lightspeed, Ben Perszyk has been instrumental in supporting numerous successful ventures. While specific investment details are often proprietary, his involvement is frequently associated with companies that have achieved significant milestones in the enterprise technology space. He has been involved with companies like Netskope, a leader in cloud security; ThoughtSpot, known for its AI driven analytics; SnapLogic, an enterprise automation platform; and Rubrik, a prominent data security company. His commitment extends beyond capital, actively working with founders and management teams to navigate growth challenges, refine product strategies, and expand market reach. Ben's dedication to fostering innovation and his deep understanding of the enterprise technology ecosystem make him a key figure in the venture capital community.
