Gary Benerofe

Gary Benerofe is a seasoned venture capitalist and entrepreneur with over two decades of experience spanning investment banking, digital commerce, and real estate. He currently serves as a General Partner at Mu Ventures, focusing on early-stage investments in the commerce enablement, vertical SaaS, Fintech, AI/ML, supply chain tech, and AI-enabled enterprise application sectors. muventures+3

His entrepreneurial journey includes founding Clicks and Bricks, an e-commerce advisory firm, and co-founding Benerofe Properties / Corner Light Capital, where he invests in private companies and real estate. His background also includes leading an e-commerce agency, mediaspa, as CEO through significant growth and acquisition, and serving as Managing Director for the Americas at overdose. benerofes+2

Gary's career began in investment banking at Lehman Brothers, working on tech, e-commerce, and venture deals. He further diversified his expertise with a stint in digital music strategy at EMI Music, demonstrating a broad and adaptable professional path. muventures+2

He holds an MBA with a focus on Finance, Real Estate, and Digital Media from UCLA Anderson School of Management and an undergraduate degree in Economics and Architecture from Yale University, where he also captained the golf team. muventures+3