Sameer Dholakia

Sameer Dholakia is a partner of the growth investment practice at Bessemer, where he focuses on GenAI and Physical AI investments.

Before starting his second career in Venture Capital in 2022, Sameer spent 25 years as an operator, building software companies. His most recent role was as the CEO of Bessemer-backed, SendGrid, which he joined in 2014. He accelerated the company’s growth and led SendGrid through a successful IPO in 2017 and subsequent acquisition by leading cloud communications platform Twilio for approximately $3 billion in early 2019. 

Before joining SendGrid, Sameer served as GM of the Cloud Platforms Group at Citrix, which he joined following its acquisition of his first startup, VMLogix.

Sameer earned a B.A. in economics and a M.A. in organizational studies from Stanford University. He also holds an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Outside of work, Sameer most treasures his time with his wife, Laura, and their two kids. He enjoys traveling, watching sports, and trying to improve his golf game. He also supports philanthropic efforts at Pledge 1% and is the Board Chair of the Menlo School Board.