Investments
6+ companies
Focus
Enterprise, DevTools
Long-tenured Benchmark partner known for open-source and enterprise investments. Led landmark deals including Twitter, Elastic, Yelp, Docker, and New Relic. As General Partner at Benchmark, Fenton specializes in enterprise software, developer tools, and SaaS companies, with a particular focus on open-source technologies that can scale into major commercial platforms. His investment approach emphasizes backing exceptional founders building transformative infrastructure and enterprise software solutions. Fenton's track record includes identifying and supporting companies that have become foundational technologies in their respective markets, from social media platforms to enterprise infrastructure and developer-focused tools. His deep technical understanding and long-term partnership approach have made him one of the most respected enterprise-focused investors in Silicon Valley.