Benchmark Capital in Europe

By Jamie Earle, John Glynn Jr.
2003 | Case No. E148

The case offers an overview of Benchmark’s decision to open a European operation, and how that has played out. It draws upon outside research and interviews to discuss Benchmark, the VC industry in Europe, the entrepreneurial environment in Europe and what the Benchmark European organization looks like. The protagonist is Bruce Dunlevie, Benchmark Partner who conceived of and championed idea to open European practice.

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