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About Investor

Alex Ferrara is a Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners based in London, leading Bessemer’s European efforts and focusing on B2B SaaS, FinTech, cybersecurity, and enterprise software at Series A and beyond. He holds an electrical engineering degree from the University of Pennsylvania and began his career as a software engineer and futures trader before transitioning into venture investing at Bessemer in 2005. His notable investments include leading Shopify’s Series A and Pipedrive’s Series A, and he continues to back enterprise-focused startups like The Exploration Company and Optibus. Alex’s background combines technical, trading, and entrepreneurial insights, enabling him to identify high-potential founders and scale their businesses globally. He frequently participates on boards of portfolio companies, offering hands-on guidance and strategic support.