Peter Bodenheimer

Venture Partner, US

Peter Bodenheimer is the Venture Partner in the US at PeakBridge, where he plays a critical role as the firm’s “boots on the ground,” helping secure deal flow and build strong relationships with startups in the US market. With a rich background in entrepreneurship, investing, and business building, Peter leverages his experience to identify cutting-edge opportunities in the agri-food tech sector, supporting founders and accelerating their growth. His role also involves ensuring PeakBridge’s portfolio companies have the resources, networks, and strategic guidance they need to scale effectively in a competitive market.

 

Peter’s career began in the kitchen, with aspirations of becoming a chef, before transitioning to the tech world during the first dot-com era. This shift led to co-founding several ventures, including FlatStack (a global software company), Launch Pad Ignition (a startup accelerator), and BarNotes (a social discovery platform). He also co-produced TribeCon and Launch Fest, two annual conferences focused on startups, and became an angel investor, setting up SPVs for his investments.

 

In 2017, Peter joined SOSV as a partner to lead the Food-X accelerator, making over 50 investments in the next four years. He also co-founded Super Kingdom, a focused research organization at the intersection of fungal genomics and data science.

 

Originally from New Orleans, Peter now lives in Brooklyn, NY, with his girlfriend and their dachshund. He enjoys cooking, pickleball, and amateur mycology, and has had unique experiences such as operating a café on an island in Malaysia and playing in the World Series of Poker twice. His well-rounded background fuels his passion for food and innovation, making him a valuable asset to PeakBridge’s team.