Startup Backer Benchmark Collects a Much Bigger Pot of Money

Benchmark, a firm that funds startups, collected $2 billion in two money pools in summer 2026. It is only the second time in 31 years it has moved away from staying small. Its five partners explained the change at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco in October 2026. Its main pool stayed at $500 million for 20 years.