Going Public Circa 2020; Door #3: The SPAC - Above the CrowdAbove the Crowd | By Bill Gurley
Talks about SPACs (Special Purpose Acquisition Companies), IPO process and Direct Listing
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Bill Gurley
General Partner at Benchmark
United States
Overview
Bill Gurley is a General Partner at Benchmark, with a notable career in investing in companies like Instawork, Nextdoor, and Impact. He serves on the boards of various successful companies and has made significant investments in a range of sectors, including Social Networks, Cloud Infrastructure, and Marketplaces.
Work Experience
General Partner
1999 - Current
Benchmark focuses on early-stage venture investing in mobile, marketplaces, social, infrastructure, and enterprise software.
Member, Board of Directors
2020
Member, Board Of Directors
2017
Solv is a digital platform which allows patients to book same-day doctor’s appointments and urgent care visits.
Raised $95,050,000.00 from Binance Labs.
Member Board Of Directors
2016
Marco Polo is a video communication application designed to help foster closeness between friends and family.
Raised $25,000,000.00 from Evolve Ventures and Precursor Ventures.
Member, Board of Directors
2016
Instawork is an on-demand staffing app for gig workers and hospitality businesses.
Raised $148,000,000.00 from Spark Capital, Larry Fitzgerald, 9Yards Capital, Benchmark, Greylock, Craft Ventures and TCV.
Member of the Board of Trustees
2017
Member, Board of Directors
2014
Member, Board of Directors
2013
Member, Board of Directors
2008
Nextdoor is a private social networking platform that connects neighbors for them to exchange helpful information, goods, and services.
Raised $723,800,000.00 from Shasta Ventures, Benchmark, Anthony Noto, DAG Ventures, Pinnacle Ventures, Greylock, Allen & Company, Dave Goldberg, ARK Investment Management and Soroban Capital Partners LP.
Member, Board of Directors; Chair, Risk/Audit Committee
2018 - 2023
Good Eggs is an online grocer and meal kit delivery service with a mission to reinvent the food system, for good.
Raised $201,500,000.00 from Glade Brook Capital Partners.
Education
Investments
Latest Articles
Customers Love Free Stuff ... But That’s Not Your Problem - Above the CrowdAbove the Crowd | By Bill Gurley
Talks about free giveaways, marketing strategies and IPO pricing
Venture Capital Red Flag Checklist - Above the CrowdAbove the Crowd | By Bill Gurley
Talks about FTX bankruptcy, corporate governance and venture capital red flags