Ariel Sterman

Ariel Sterman

VC

Partner, Bessemer Venture Partners

Israel-based data, fintech, and vertical AI investor

Tel Aviv, Israel2 notable investments
SeedSeries ASeries B+
AIDataFintechGamingEnterprise SaaS

Background

Ariel Sterman is a Partner in Bessemer's Israel office focused on data infrastructure, vertical AI, fintech, and gaming companies in Israel and Europe. Previously at Stripes Group in NYC, he led Israeli sourcing and drove the firm's first regional investment in Monday.com's $50M Series C. He holds a business degree from NYU Stern and is featured on Forbes 30 Under 30 for Israel.

Investment Focus

Stages

SeedSeries ASeries B+

Sectors

AIDataFintechGamingEnterprise SaaS

Based in: Tel Aviv, Israel (Middle East)

Notable Investments

Last updated: Jun 11, 2026