Elliot Robinson

Bessemer Venture Partners

Elliott Robinson uses his stature and voice in the venture community to openly discuss the issues related to the lack of diversity in the venture industry. He is a highly respected and admired partner at Bessemer Venture Partners, specializing in growth investments within the Cloud software sector. He is a notable figure in the industry, co-authoring Bessemer's influential 10 Laws of Cloud Computing and the annual State of the Cloud Report. Before joining Bessemer, Elliott served as a partner at M12, leading investments in well-known companies like Livongo, BlueVine, Trusona, and Cooler Screens. His successful venture capital career began at Syncom Venture Partners, focusing on enterprise software and frontier tech investments, including companies such as CLEAR and Iridium Communications. Later, as a partner at Georgian Partners, Elliott continued to invest in prominent growth stage software companies like TurnItIn, Kinnser, and eSentire. Presently, Elliott serves on the boards of various companies such as Coactive AI, Databook, Hinge Health, and Netlify, while also leading investments for Bessemer in companies like Forter, Statespace, and Canva. He actively contributes as a director for organizations committed to diversity including Venture Forward and BLCK VC, the thought-leading organization that works to empower, advance, and increase the number of Black venture investors.