Yael Schiff

Overview

As Vice President at Bessemer Venture Partners, Yael Schiff concentrates on early-stage investments in B2B SaaS, AI, Cybersecurity, developer tools, data, cloud infrastructure, and fintech sectors. She primarily operates in Israel, the United States, the United Kingdom, India, and Hong Kong. Prior to joining Bessemer, Yael served as General Manager at Via Transportation, leading partnerships with cities and transit agencies, and was a consultant at McKinsey & Company. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and graduated magna cum laude with a B.Sc. in industrial engineering from Tel Aviv University. In her personal time, Yael enjoys musicals and camping trips with friends and family. Yael has been instrumental in Bessemer's cybersecurity investments, contributing to the firm's global enterprise security roadmap. Her portfolio includes companies like Appwrite, Astrix, Clarity, Datafy, Port, Preql, Qogita, Qwak, Sentra, Torq, Unframe AI, and Wonderful. She was promoted to Vice President in November 2023, recognizing her significant contributions to the firm's growth and success. Yael's investment philosophy emphasizes collaboration with founders, offering strategic advice to build enduring businesses, and she is known for her commitment to intellectual honesty and excellence. She actively engages with the tech ecosystem, participating in events like Cyber Week 2025 and sharing insights on platforms such as LinkedIn. Her diverse background and dedication to fostering innovation make her a valuable asset to Bessemer Venture Partners and the broader venture capital community.

Investment Focus

• Passionate and thoughtful founders with exciting ideas into market leading businesses

Portfolio Companies