Bessemer Venture Partners and Breed VC secure new venture capital funds

Bessemer Venture Partners has secured $5.75 billion in new capital through a single close. The firm has allocated $1.75 billion specifically for seed and early-stage investments, while the remaining $4 billion is designated for its growth investment platform. Bessemer intends to focus heavily on artificial intelligence, infrastructure, and emerging technologies, noting that it has backed over 260 AI-native companies since 2022.

In the cryptocurrency sector, Breed VC has raised $15 million for its second early-stage venture fund. The fund will target day zero, pre-seed, and seed rounds with individual investments ranging from $250,000 to $750,000. Backed by investors including FalconX, Hutt Capital, and Arrington Capital, Breed VC plans to deploy the capital over the next three to four years with a focus on decentralized AI and open financial infrastructure.