Companies Backed by Benchmark
6 companies in Benchmark's investment portfolio.
Back to Benchmark profileInvestment Thesis
“Backs brilliant founders at the earliest stages with high-conviction, concentrated investments and hands-on partnership.”
Portfolio Companies (4)
Discord
Discord runs a voice, video and text communications platform built around gaming communities. It is private, was valued at $15 billion in 2021, and confidentially filed for an IPO in January 2026.
Snapchat
Snapchat is an American multimedia social media and instant messaging app and service developed by Snap Inc., originally Snapchat Inc.
Twitter, now X, is the social network founded in 2006 that went public on the NYSE in 2013 and was taken private by Elon Musk in October 2022 for about $44 billion.
Uber
Uber Technologies runs ride-hailing, food delivery and freight platforms from San Francisco. It has traded on the NYSE as UBER since its May 2019 IPO and reported 2025 revenue of $52.0 billion.
Other Investments (2)
Portfolio Analysis
Benchmark has built a portfolio of 6 companies across 2 sectors, including Consumer, Marketplace. Of these investments, 2 have achieved successful exits through acquisitions or IPOs, demonstrating the firm's track record of backing companies to meaningful outcomes.
The portfolio reflects investments across the IPO, Series D+ stages, showing Benchmark's approach to supporting companies at multiple points in their growth journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many companies has Benchmark invested in?
Benchmark has invested in 6+ companies across 2 different sectors. Of these, 2 have achieved successful exits through acquisitions or IPOs.
What sectors does Benchmark invest in?
Benchmark's portfolio spans Consumer, Marketplace. This diversification reflects the firm's broad investment thesis and sector expertise.
What stages does Benchmark invest at?
Benchmark invests across the IPO, Series D+ stages. Their portfolio includes companies at various points in their growth journey.
How many exits has Benchmark had?
Benchmark has had 2 portfolio companies achieve exits through acquisitions or IPOs. This track record of exits demonstrates the firm's ability to identify and support companies through successful outcomes.