Where will the next breakout startup come from? Benchmark’s full partnership weighs in at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Benchmark's five general partners will discuss the next breakout startups at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.
TechCrunch is promoting a Disrupt 2026 main-stage session with all five Benchmark general partners: Jack Altman, Peter Fenton, Chetan Puttagunta, Everett Randle, and Eric Vishria. The piece notes Benchmark raised about $2 billion this year, split between a $750 million flagship fund and a first $1.25 billion growth fund. It cites OECD figures that AI companies captured 61% of global venture capital in 2025, $258.7 billion of $427.1 billion, with deals above $100 million accounting for roughly 73% of AI investment value. Much of the article is registration marketing for the October event.
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