Benjamin (Ben) Narasin

Founder Tenacity Venture Capital & previously NASDAQ:FASH. Pitch or Ping w/1 line elevator pitch & ARR and I read and respond (otherwise I will send you this note)- I do Seed and do not do MedTech, Security or Web3.

📍 Atherton, California, United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 21 investments📅 18 years investing🗓 Last invested Apr 2019𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
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Board Observer
Apr 2019
We’re excited to announce that Divvy has a new name: BILL Spend & Expense. Everything you love about Divvy is staying the same—from setting budgets to tracking spend and getting access to the credit your business needs to grow¹. And now, you’ll have even more opportunities to simplify your financial operations. More efficiency. More control. More visibility. All on one platform. Follow our BILL company page to learn more. ¹Credit lines are not guaranteed and will be determined upon application approval.
Board Member
Aug 2015
Introducing the next chapter of Transfix – powerful, next-gen software and data solutions designed to unlock opportunities across the lifecycle of a load. Our goal? Decreasing processing cost & time and increasing profitability for brokers, shippers, and carriers.
Board Member
Sep 2014
At Branch, we’re transforming how brands and users interact across digital platforms. Our mobile marketing and deep linking solutions are trusted to deliver seamless experiences that increase ROI, decrease wasted spend, and eliminate siloed attribution. By integrating Branch technology into core marketing channels including apps, web, email, social media, search, and paid ads, leading brands are driving higher-value conversions than ever before. We power mobile links, attribution, and measurement for more than 3 billion monthly users and have been selected by over 100,000 apps since 2014, including Adobe, BuzzFeed, Yelp, and many more, and are working on exciting new ways to improve discovery in the mobile ecosystem. Branch has raised more than $667M from investors such as NEA, Founders Fund, and Playground Ventures and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA and with offices around the globe.
Investor
Mar 2014
BetterCompany is now TalentShare! Same great talent exchange with an even better name. Our values are still the same and so is our primary goal. We enable talent professionals to leverage their collective sourcing budgets and recruiting processes to create a pool of qualified, available candidates. We leverage technology to match these candidates to open roles within the network. Like other parts of the sharing economy, the approach dramatically reduces the time and money required to build a great team. We invite you to follow us on our new LinkedIn Company page for the latest news and updates: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentshare/
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Investor
Feb 2014
Neura has successfully curated an extensive real time global data network comprising of mobile phone sensory signals enhanced by vehicle data to empower decision makers. By using advanced machine learning algorithms Neura transforms vast amounts of raw data into insights powerful enough to solve extremely difficult problems for private business and government organizations. Neura merges anonymous and aggregated mobility intelligence with industry specific data sets to formulate vertical specific solutions. Mobility patterns are changing rapidly, traditional survey data is not sufficient. Decision makers need accurate, real -time human behavior data to make impactful strategic decisions. In Public Health Neura was able to fuse epidemiological data with mobility patterns in order to map and predict the spread of COVID-19, shining a light on transmission to an invisible disease. Within the Mobility space, Neura analyses movement, and overlays persona insights, providing not only demand metrics but also what type of solutions are required based on commuter type and trip purpose.  Similarly, the urban intelligence Neura provides, unlike traditional survey companies, looks at large-scale, real-time mobility patterns, and point-of-interest intent, allowing recommendations for types of services and solutions needed. When analyzing travel and retail, where traditional predictive analytics have shown metric such as, where travelers are going, or buying shopper trends, Neura takes this one step further: We add the type of place and persona of a traveler or consumer, giving brands never before seen insights into lifestyle and buying preferences of a traveler or shopper. For the first time in history we have the technology, data and desire to make small behavioral changes that will have a huge impact on sustainable mobility and urban planning for all of us to live better lives. With Neura, we can make that happen!
Investor
Oct 2013
Placemeter uses public video feeds and computer vision algorithms to create a real time data layer about places, streets, and neighborhoods. We use computer vision at a massive scale, on a large number of rich and ubiquitous video feeds, to understand what is going in in the physical world in real time. We measure how busy places are, what people do, how fast cars go, and much more. We offer that data to developers, citizens, cities, and retailers, radically changing the way they interact with the physical world. Placemeter is a TechStars NY Spring 2013 company, the winner of the 2013 WebSummit startup competition, and recently graduated from the New York Times TimeSpace program. We're backed by NEA, Triplepoint Capital and a few other investors and were recently selected as a Time Inc. Top 10 NYC Startups. Working at Placemeter Team At Placemeter our mission is to make cities better. With that in mind, we hire from all different backgrounds. Our dynamic team includes former urban planners, Bloomberg City Hall staffers, Googlers, engineers, graphic designers, and a lot of people passionate by leveraging technology to build better cities. Office Our HQ is located in the trendy SoHo neighborhood of downtown Manhattan, and features an open loft-style space with high ceilings flooded with natural light. Each employee chooses their own custom computer and desk setup. Perks Our founders, Alex and Florent, believe that hard work should be rewarded and lead the office in weekly team lunches, monthly happy hours, and an annual off-site (last one was at the beach in Montauk). Brooklyn roasted artisanal coffee brews all day and we always have healthy office snacks on hand yet very often sweet treats appear in the kitchen. The team enjoys a competitive, yet healthy, FIFA habit on our PS4. Benefits We have a generous four week vacation policy and top-tier health insurance options.
Investor
Aug 2013
Enterprises are providing access to their corporate applications in much the same way they did twenty years ago. But, in today’s cloud and mobile-centric world – in which IT organizations need to provide third parties access to behind the firewall applications – how can IT ensure secure access without the chronic pain and complexity that goes along with providing third party access? The Soha Cloud Solution Soha Systems is the innovator in enterprise secure access delivered as a service. We bring a radically new approach for third-party access to applications hosted in data centers and hybrid cloud environments. Our service, Soha Cloud, provides a unique alternative to traditional remote access technologies such as VPNs, RDP and proxies. With Soha Cloud, no one can get to applications directly because they are hidden from the Internet and public exposure. Our dual-cloud architecture closes all inbound firewall ports while providing authenticated end users access to only their specific applications. Soha Cloud integrates data path protection, identity access, application security and management visibility and control into a single service. Soha Cloud is PCI compliant, offering e-commerce and physical retail customers the most secure infrastructure environment possible for processing and transmitting cardholder data. Soha Cloud can be deployed in minutes, through a unified portal, with a single point of control, in any network environment, and at a fraction of the cost of traditional solutions. The result is a secure access delivery model that enables a zero CapEx, low OpEx model for critical workloads deployed in any environment. For more information, visit http://www.soha.io and join the conversation on Twitter @sohasystems.
Investor
May 2013
Zenefits is a part of TriNet. TriNet (NYSE: TNET) provides small and medium-size businesses (SMBs) with full-service industry-specific HR solutions, providing both professional employer organization (PEO) and human resources information system (HRIS) services.
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Oct 2012
Kinnek is the champion for small businesses. We're passionate about making small business owners'​ lives easier by bringing business purchasing into the digital age. That means cultivating a marketplace where business owners have fast and easy access to great suppliers, building tools that make comparing complicated quotes and browsing new products a snap, and finding solutions to tough challenges facing small businesses such as financing or shipping logistics. We help quality suppliers who want to work with small business owners get connected by making it easier and faster to send personalized quotes, bringing all of their offerings onto the web, and allowing them to create customized profiles to showcase their strengths. Our amazing, close-knit team is based in the city of New York. Every day, we wake up excited to redefine how e-commerce should work in the B2B world.
Board Member
Apr 2012
Enigma builds world-class data infrastructure, developer-friendly APIs, and intelligent tools to automate trusted decisions about every business. We're focused on making B2B risk frictionless so that our customers can focus on growing their businesses and radically improving their products and experiences. Founded in 2011, Enigma has raised $130M of capital from major venture capital firms such as NEA, Comcast Ventures, and Third Point, as well as global financial companies such as BB&T, Two Sigma, and Capital One.
Investor
Dec 2011
Vungle is the trusted guide for growth and engagement, transforming how people discover and experience apps. Developers partner with Vungle to monetize their apps through innovative in-app ad experiences that are inspired by insight and crafted with creativity. Advertisers depend on Vungle to reach, acquire, and retain high-value users worldwide. Vungle develops tools that include data-led buying and UX recommendations, ad format innovation, creative automation, and more. Vungle’s data-optimized ads run on over 1 billion unique devices to drive engagement and increase returns with publishers and advertisers ranging from indie studios to powerhouse brands. The company is headquartered in San Francisco and has offices around the world in London, Berlin, Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul, Singapore. For more information, visit www.vungle.com
Investor
Dec 2011
For 15 years, Omada Health has been in the corner of millions of Americans managing chronic conditions. We help our members between doctor visits, providing virtual care that adapts to real life. We partner with employers, health plans, pharmacy benefit managers, and government agencies to support their populations across common chronic conditions — from prediabetes, diabetes, and hypertension to muscle and joint pain— all through the convenience of an app. Our programs also adapt to provide specialized care for GLP-1 journeys. At Omada, care isn’t built for perfection. It’s built for real people. Our clinically-validated programs combine human connection with modern technology, pairing members with real coaches and care teams. Omada’s impact is proven: our outcomes are published in 30 peer-reviewed studies, showing lasting behavior change, reduced healthcare costs, and ROI for our partners. Our success starts with our people. Omada’s strong, inclusive culture has earned us the Great Place to Work certification, and in 2025 we became a Nasdaq-listed company — a milestone on our mission to bend the curve of chronic disease.
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Sep 2011
Main Street Hub is now a part of GoDaddy. Were the marketing platform for local businesses. Utilizing our proprietary technology, we integrate social media, customer reviews, and email marketing to help local businesses get more customers and keep them coming back, while saving them valuable time. Headquartered in Austin, Texas and backed by leading investors, Main Street Hub was founded in 2010 and has more than 600 team members. We serve 10,000 local business customers across the country and have published more than 10 million messages on social media and review sites. Main Street Hub has been named one of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. by Inc. Magazine, the fastest growing startup and one of the Best Places to Work in Austin by the Austin Business Journal, and a Top Workplace by the Austin American-Statesman.
Investor
Aug 2010
CloudPassage is the recognized leader in automated cloud security and compliance for dynamic application deployment environments like AWS and Azure. A true pioneer, the company's groundbreaking innovations received the first-ever patents granted in the cloud security domain. Today, CloudPassage safeguards cloud infrastructure for the world's best-recognized brands in finance, e-commerce, gaming, B2B SaaS, and digital media with Halo, its flagship solution. Halo is an award-winning cloud security platform that automates continuous visibility for millions of serverless, server-based, and containerized assets across hundreds of public and hybrid cloud environments. Halo is software-as-a-service, deploying in minutes and scaling effortlessly. Halo integrates with configuration management and CICD tools such as Puppet, Chef, and Jenkins to align security functions with automated DevOps processes. CloudPassage is a proven solution for delivering automated security and compliance visibility, critical to protecting data and applications migrating to public IaaS environments. Visit www.cloudpassage.com to learn how Halo can enable faster, more effective cloud infrastructure security for your enterprise.
Investor
May 2010
Euclid has built technology that harnesses Wi-Fi data to create more efficient, relevant and compelling experiences in the physical world.
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Founder & General Partner
Jun 2021
Tenacity Venture Capital backs the best Pre-Series A founders in the world.
2019
Board Observer
Apr 2019
We’re excited to announce that Divvy has a new name: BILL Spend & Expense. Everything you love about Divvy is staying the same—from setting budgets to tracking spend and getting access to the credit your business needs to grow¹. And now, you’ll have even more opportunities to simplify your financial operations. More efficiency. More control. More visibility. All on one platform. Follow our BILL company page to learn more. ¹Credit lines are not guaranteed and will be determined upon application approval.
2017
Venture Partner
Sep 2017
New Enterprise Associates, Inc. (NEA) is a global venture capital firm focused on helping entrepreneurs build transformational businesses across multiple stages, sectors and geographies. Founded in 1977, NEA has more than $28 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2025 and invests in technology and healthcare companies at all stages in a company’s lifecycle, from seed stage through IPO. The firms long track record of investing includes 284 portfolio company IPOs and more than 500 mergers and acquisitions. For more information, please visit www.nea.com.
2015
General Partner
Sep 2015
Canvas Ventures is an early-growth fund focusing on AI applications transforming digital health and fintech. Canvas invests in companies at the inflection point of growth, and partners leverage their go-to-market expertise to help Series A and B companies get to the next stage and beyond. All partners are former operators and entrepreneurs and have track records in venture. Canvas Co-Founder Rebecca Lynn has been on the Midas List five times. Canvas was founded in 2013, and the third fund is $350M. For more information, visit us at www.canvas.vc
Board Member
Aug 2015
Introducing the next chapter of Transfix – powerful, next-gen software and data solutions designed to unlock opportunities across the lifecycle of a load. Our goal? Decreasing processing cost & time and increasing profitability for brokers, shippers, and carriers.
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