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Peter Fenton | |
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| Born | July 1972 (age 52) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Stanford University |
| Occupation | Venture capitalist |
| Employer | General Partner at Benchmark |
| Spouse | Kate Fenton |
Peter Fenton (born July 1972) is an American venture capitalist based in Silicon Valley. He is a general partner at Benchmark, a venture capital firm. Fenton has steadily worked his way up the Forbes Midas List of the 100 top technology investors, starting at no. 94 in 2007,[1] then rising to no. 62 in 2008[2] and no. 50 in 2009.[3] Fenton was ranked no. 4 when Forbes resumed publishing its Midas List in 2011 and was described as the "most productive venture capitalist on our list".[4] In 2012, Fenton was ranked no. 5 on the Forbes Midas List[5] and was no. 2 in 2015.[6] He has been a perennial member on the Midas List since 2007.
- ^ "The Midas List 2007". Forbes. January 25, 2007. Retrieved May 12, 2011.
- ^ "The Midas List 2008". Forbes. January 24, 2008. Retrieved May 12, 2011.
- ^ "The Midas List 2009". Forbes. January 29, 2009. Retrieved May 12, 2011.
- ^ "The Midas List 2011". Forbes. April 6, 2011. Retrieved May 12, 2011.
- ^ Geron, Tomio (2 May 2012). "The Midas List Tech's Top Investors". Forbes. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
- ^ "Peter Fenton". Forbes. Retrieved 2015-06-05.