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Jeremy Levine

Jeremy Levine is a partner at Bessemer Venture Partners in New York, where he focuses on software and internet investments. He has led early-stage investments in several major companies including LinkedIn, Pinterest, Shopify, and Yelp.

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Donations

Sep 24, 2020

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Significant Donations to Democratic Candidates and Committees

Federal Election Commission records show Jeremy Levine has consistently donated to Democratic causes, including $50,000 to the Biden Victory Fund and $35,500 to the Democratic National Committee during the 2020 cycle.

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Public Statement

Feb 19, 2025

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Commentary on AI Regulation and State Capacity

In recent interviews, Levine has expressed concern over state capacity and the speed of government regulation regarding AI, advocating for a 'long game' approach that prioritizes innovation over immediate restrictive oversight.

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Donations

Jun 30, 2022

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Donations to Senate Democratic Campaign Committee

Levine made multiple contributions totaling over $30,000 to the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) during the 2020 and 2022 cycles.

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4 (50%)

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Public Statement

Feb 19, 2025

Neutral
3 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Commentary on AI Regulation and State Capacity

In recent interviews, Levine has expressed concern over state capacity and the speed of government regulation regarding AI, advocating for a 'long game' approach that prioritizes innovation over immediate restrictive oversight.

Notes: Interview on Newcomer Podcast

Agent rationale

While skepticism of regulation can sometimes align with MAGA deregulation goals, Levine's framing is technocratic and focused on global competitiveness rather than populist or nationalist rhetoric.

Sources

  1. Newcomer Podcast (Feb 19, 2025)

    Jeremy Levine on AI Hype, Market Cycles & Playing the Long Game.

Leadership Role

Apr 22, 2024

Neutral
2 Weight Impact on the score.
95% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Board Membership at Pinterest and Shopify

Levine serves on the boards of Pinterest and Shopify, companies that have faced scrutiny over content moderation and merchant policies related to political speech.

Agent rationale

As a board member, he influences corporate governance. While these companies have occasionally restricted MAGA-aligned content (e.g., Shopify removing Trump campaign stores in 2021), there is no evidence Levine personally directed these specific political actions.

Sources

  1. Forbes (Apr 22, 2024)

    Levine led Bessemer Venture Partners' Series A round in Pinterest... Levine is now taking an international approach.

Entity alignment

Apr 30, 2023

Neutral
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80% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Bessemer Venture Partners' Neutral Political Posture

Under Levine's leadership as a senior partner, Bessemer Venture Partners maintains a politically neutral institutional profile, focusing on 'anti-hype' and long-term market cycles rather than partisan advocacy.

Agent rationale

The firm's focus on 'centuries-long' stability and its avoidance of the high-profile political activism seen in other VC firms (like Andreessen Horowitz) suggests a preference for traditional institutionalism.

Sources

  1. Colossus (Apr 30, 2023)

    Jeremy Levine, Kent Bennett, and Brian Feinstein... Building a VC Firm that Lasts Centuries.

Donations

Jun 30, 2022

Not MAGA
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100% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Donations to Senate Democratic Campaign Committee

Levine made multiple contributions totaling over $30,000 to the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) during the 2020 and 2022 cycles.

Agent rationale

Consistent funding of the Democratic party's efforts to control the Senate indicates a sustained preference for Democratic governance over the MAGA-led Republican party.

Sources

  1. FEC.gov (Jul 15, 2022)

    LEVINE, JEREMY. 06/30/2022. $10,000. DSCC.

Associations & Advocacy

Mar 24, 2021

Neutral
3 Weight Impact on the score.
85% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Institutional Stance on Diversity and Inclusion

Levine has publicly stated that Bessemer's success with Pinterest 'wouldn't have happened without a diverse partnership,' emphasizing the value of diverse perspectives in venture capital decision-making.

Agent rationale

Support for diversity in corporate environments is often viewed as contrary to the 'anti-woke' platform of the MAGA movement, though Levine frames it as a business necessity rather than a political crusade.

Sources

  1. The Twenty Minute VC (Mar 24, 2021)

    How the Pinterest deal wouldn't have happened without a diverse partnership.

Donations

Jan 15, 2021

Not MAGA
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100% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Contribution to Andrew Cuomo Super PAC

Levine was identified as a donor to a Super PAC supporting Andrew Cuomo, contributing to the 'Fix the City' initiative.

Agent rationale

Support for establishment Democratic figures in New York further distances Levine from the MAGA movement's political orbit.

Sources

  1. THE CITY (Jun 09, 2025)

    Cuomo Super PAC Got $2.7 Million From Donors... including Jeremy Levine.

Donations

Sep 24, 2020

Not MAGA
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100% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Significant Donations to Democratic Candidates and Committees

Federal Election Commission records show Jeremy Levine has consistently donated to Democratic causes, including $50,000 to the Biden Victory Fund and $35,500 to the Democratic National Committee during the 2020 cycle.

Notes: FEC ID: P00003335

Agent rationale

Direct financial support for the primary political opposition to the MAGA movement is a high-signal indicator of alignment. The dollar amounts are substantial for an individual donor.

Sources

  1. Federal Election Commission (Dec 31, 2020)

    LEVINE, JEREMY. BESSEMER VENTURE PARTNERS. 09/24/2020. $50,000.00. BIDEN VICTORY FUND.

Donations

Jun 15, 2020

Not MAGA
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Support for Anti-Trump Republican (The Lincoln Project)

Levine contributed $2,500 to The Lincoln Project, a prominent PAC founded by Republicans dedicated to preventing the re-election of Donald Trump.

Agent rationale

Donating to a group specifically focused on opposing Donald Trump from within the conservative/independent sphere reinforces a non-MAGA alignment.

Sources

  1. OpenSecrets (Nov 03, 2020)

    Jeremy Levine. Bessemer Venture Partners. $2,500 to Lincoln Project.