Kevin Harvey (venture capitalist)

Kevin Harvey is a venture capitalist and co-founder of Benchmark, a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California. He is known for his investments in technology companies across various sectors, including enterprise software, security, and infrastructure.

Harvey co-founded Benchmark in 1995 with Bruce Dunlevie, Andy Rachleff, and Bob Kagle. Prior to Benchmark, he worked at McKinsey & Company. He holds a BS in Engineering from Stanford University and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Throughout his career at Benchmark, Harvey has been involved in numerous successful investments. He often focuses on early-stage companies, providing not only capital but also strategic guidance and mentorship. His investment philosophy typically centers around identifying and partnering with exceptional entrepreneurs who are building transformative companies.

Some of Harvey's notable investments include Hortonworks (acquired by Cloudera), Juniper Networks, OpenTable (acquired by Priceline), Proofpoint (acquired by Thoma Bravo), and Zendesk. He has served on the boards of directors of several companies, contributing to their growth and strategic direction.

Harvey's contributions to the venture capital industry have been widely recognized. He has been consistently named to the Forbes Midas List, which ranks the top venture capital investors globally. He is also known for his active participation in the Silicon Valley community, sharing his insights and experiences with aspiring entrepreneurs and investors.