Benchmark may have grown its funds and swapped out some partners, but onstage the five who are left sounded like friends who just happen to be running one of the Valley’s most storied firms
No agenda, no rush, no leaving San Francisco: Benchmark’s partners on investing in a frenzied market
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Benchmark's partners emphasize slow, deliberate investing despite market frenzies, maintaining a small number of annual investments and no set agendas.
- Benchmark invests in two or three startups per partner annually, maintaining a slow pace.
- The firm has increased its core fund size to $2 billion, its first major change in 31 years.
- Partners avoid rushing, focusing on long-term founder relationships and no set agendas.
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