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Liza Benson is a Partner at Moderne Ventures, a venture capital fund focused on real estate technology and high-growth technology companies. In her current role, she helps lead and manage the firm's investment activity, notably contributing to a successful effort to raise a $200 million fund in 2021. Previously, Benson served as a Partner at StarVest Partners, where she directed expansion-stage investments in business-to-business software-as-a-service enterprises. Before that, she was a Managing Director at Highbridge Principal Strategies, focusing on online video, digital media, and marketing technologies, and held the same title at Bear Stearns’ Constellation Growth Capital. She began her professional financial career working as an investment banker at Patricof & Co and First Union. Benson's career centers on identifying and scaling high-growth technology companies across the real estate, digital media, and enterprise software sectors.
Liza Benson stands as a distinguished Partner at Moderne Ventures, a prominent venture capital firm renowned for its strategic investments in technology companies poised to revolutionize multi-trillion dollar industries. At Moderne Ventures, Liza plays a pivotal role in identifying, evaluating, and supporting early-stage startups that are bringing innovation to sectors such as real estate (PropTech), finance (FinTech), insurance (InsurTech), and increasingly, climate technology (ClimateTech). Her investment thesis often centers on scalable B2B SaaS platforms, advanced artificial intelligence applications, and robust data analytics solutions that drive efficiency, enhance user experience, and create new market opportunities.
Before her tenure at Moderne Ventures, Liza Benson cultivated a rich and diverse career background in finance and investment. Her journey includes significant experience in private equity and venture capital, where she honed her skills in deal sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio management. Notably, her prior roles at firms like Starwood Capital Group provided her with deep insights into real estate and hospitality, sectors that are now central to Moderne Ventures' investment strategy. This extensive background has equipped Liza with a unique perspective, allowing her to identify promising founders and disruptive technologies with a keen understanding of market dynamics and operational challenges.
Liza Benson's contributions extend beyond capital allocation; she is actively involved in mentoring portfolio companies, leveraging her vast network and strategic acumen to help them scale and achieve their growth objectives. Her leadership at Moderne Ventures underscores the firm's commitment to backing visionary entrepreneurs who are addressing critical industry pain points with innovative solutions. While specific individual investments are often a collaborative effort at a firm like Moderne Ventures, Liza's influence is evident across the firm's diverse portfolio, which includes companies at the forefront of digital transformation in property management, financial services, and sustainable development. Her work ensures that Moderne Ventures continues to be a driving force in shaping the future of these vital industries through technology.
Liza Benson is a Partner at Moderne Ventures, a leading venture capital firm. She specializes in investing in early-stage technology companies that are transforming the real estate, finance, insurance, and climate sectors.
Liza Benson primarily invests in innovative technology companies, with a focus on PropTech, FinTech, InsurTech, and ClimateTech. Her interests include B2B SaaS platforms, AI-driven solutions, and data analytics that disrupt traditional industries.
Liza Benson works as a Partner at Moderne Ventures, a venture capital firm based in Chicago, Illinois, with a national and global investment reach.
