BLING capital increases the likelihood that founders build robust businesses that yield enduring value. We do this by providing the infrastructure of networks, knowledge, role models and experienced mentors that empower future leaders to dare take the first step.
Bling Capital was founded in 2018. The firm invests in consumer products, consumer services, information technology, SaaS, mobile, big data, internet of things, advanced manufacturing, e-commerce and b2b payments. The firm focuses on companies in the United States and North America.
The firm’s portfolio includes Airtable, Lyft, Quora and Square. It also includes Neutron Holdings, the legal name of electric scooter and bike service Lime.
Generally, Bling Capital invests in startups at the seed stage and later. The firm prefers to be the first investor in a company but will consider follow-on investments as well. It will typically invest between $750,000 and $1 million in one to two U.S.-based startups per month in exchange for 10% equity.
Previously, Ben was a General Partner at Khosla Ventures, where he focused on consumer, Internet, mobile, marketplace, SaaS and consumer health businesses. He led investments in Wattpad, Tapingo, Gitlab, True Accord and Webflow, among others. Prior to that, he held senior operating roles at Google, YouTube and Facebook.