Summer Analyst 2026

Bessemer Venture Partners helps entrepreneurs lay strong foundations to build and forge long-standing companies. With more than 135 IPOs and 200 portfolio companies in the enterprise, consumer and healthcare spaces, Bessemer supports founders and CEOs from their early days through every stage of growth. 

Bessemer’s global portfolio has included Pinterest, Shopify, Twilio, Yelp, LinkedIn, PagerDuty, DocuSign, Wix, Fiverr and Toast, and the firm has $19 billion of capital under management.

Born from innovations in steel more than a century ago, Bessemer’s storied history has afforded its partners the opportunity to celebrate and scrutinize its best investment decisions (see Memos) and also learn from its mistakes (see Anti-Portfolio).

2026 Summer Analyst Position Details
Analysts are often the first touchpoint startup founders have with Bessemer. This role requires an enterprising spirit, empathy, and a deep understanding of what makes a business work at its core.

● Employment Type: Short Term, Full-time Employee
● Location: On-site, New York City, NY
● Duration: 10 weeks (June 8th, 2026 - August 14th, 2026)
● Schedule: Monday - Friday (in the office)

A Day in the Life
Your daily responsibilities will include sourcing new investment opportunities, conducting in-depth research for due diligence, and contributing to the deal-making process. You’ll collaborate closely with BVP team members to help our portfolio companies grow and succeed. The skills and experience you gain in this program will be foundational to your career. Whether you continue at Bessemer or elsewhere, your BVP analyst experience will be invaluable, opening up numerous opportunities.

Throughout the summer, Analysts will:
● Interact with 100+ CEOs to identify seed-stage to Series C startups across a wide range of industries—from consumer internet and e-commerce to mobile, cloud computing, business software, healthcare, and cleantech.
● Work directly with firm partners to conduct due diligence on promising investment opportunities and help shape new investment strategies.
● Gain expertise in identifying emerging sectors and business opportunities, developing a deep understanding of various business models, and building a robust network of entrepreneurs, investors, and VC colleagues.

Benefits of the Summer Analyst Position
As a part of Bessemer's Analyst Program, you'll join a close-knit community of investors, operators, and technology experts who are driving the future of innovation and shaping category-defining companies. Past analysts have gone on to senior roles at Bessemer, transitioned into leading roles in venture capital and private equity, launched their own funds, or started their own companies.

Other Benefits Include:
● $2,200 per week (paid bi-weekly)
● $2,500 relocation and housing stipend to support your stay in the New York City area for the summer
● Complete exposure to the venture capital process with responsibilities comparable to full-time analysts
● Full participation in firm-wide events, including an annual offsite conference with all investment professionals
● Direct collaboration with senior investors as part of small, high-impact teams
● On-site perks, including daily catered lunches, snacks, beverages, and more!

Intern Qualifications / Skills
● Deep curiosity about technology, societal trends, and entrepreneurship
● Demonstrated leadership, both on campus and beyond
● Exceptional communication and persuasive abilities
● Strong problem-solving skills and determination
● A solid understanding of fundamental business principles

Education & Experience
● College students expecting to graduate in Winter 2026 or Summer 2027
● Open to all majors or fields of study, provided there is a strong academic record
● College students graduating in Winter 2027 or later are not eligible and should apply for the summer 2027 internship