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    Apr 3rd, 2026
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Funding Round Profile

Tenkara

start up
  • 18/03/2026
  • Unknown
  • $7,000,000

We build AI agents that automate back office functions for material manufacturers.

We are committed to revitalizing American Manufacturers, and driving up productivity for all those that make products we depend on.


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Benjamin SternFounder

Benjamin Stern United States - San Francisco, California

Founder of Tenkara - AI ops for American manufacturers. We build the intelligent tooling manufacturers need to compete and win.



Previously: I founded Nohbo (B-Corp) freshman year of high school, wanting to combat the destructive impact of single-use plastics. We invented water soluble pods for personal care applications, and built it into an incredible company: Went on Shark Tank, closed a deal with Mark Cuban, raised $11MM, inked 7-figure sales contracts, and filed 8 patents (4 issued).



To make the business work, I started two manufacturing facilities from scratch. We made our own products, and to keep the lights on, incubated dozens of other brands.



Read more at heyben.co.