Ben Jen Holdings SLLC

We work with entrepreneurs in their stage to help them succeed.

We invest in seed and growth stage startups to help them succeed.

Our Advisory Side

Lean Startup & Business Practices

We advise and work with our startups and companies and instill the lean startup principle to help keep operations agile.

Startup Advisory Services

We like to see our startups and people succeed more than anything else. We will work with you from the ground up and help you succeed.

Strategy & Execution

Coming up with a strategy and sticking with it is difficult. We can help you develop a strategy that works for your small business or startup. Let us work with you to develop an execution strategy.

Turnaround Consulting

We assess your existing business operations to see where costs can be trimmed. We consult and help make changes to help turn your business around.

Our Investment Side

Industries We Work With

We work with entrepreneurs and businesses in a variety of industries including but not limited to tech, telecommunications, information technology, healthcare, education, finance, environmental/green technology, energy, advertising, agriculture, and supply chain/logistics. Check our our Portfolio section for more.

Capital Advisory

We make direct investments into technology driven companies and work with entrepreneurs on crafting their fundraising strategies.

Direct Investments

We make direct investments as Ben Jen Holdings into revenue generating startups from Seed through Growth stage. 

Helping entrepreneurs succeed,

one company at a time.

330+

Investments

9

Team Members

11

Angel Group Memberships

Investment Criteria

Executive Summary and Pitch Deck

Early to Growth Stage (Pre-Seed to Series C)

Seeking Up to $1M in Funding

US & Canada Based

Full Business Plan and Financial Projections

We invest in emerging tech startups

with promising technology and strong teams

The Team

Ben Jen | Managing Director

Ben is a serial entrepreneur and has been involved in over 18 startups in the capacity of a co-founder/founder, executive, strategist, investor, and mentor. Ben is always searching for the next big challenge and have tons of energy and passion to invest. Ben's excited about working with great teams, exciting technologies and projects.


Highlights:
- Forbes Finance Council Member
- Startupalooza Judge | Boston, NYC, Stamford CT
- MassChallenge, Empire State Development: Mentor
- Serving on numerous non-profit boards that foster economic development and entrepreneurial growth

David Savin | Venture Partner

David is an experienced IT and telecommunications professional and holds numerous industry certifications. He obtained his Masters in Business Administration from University of Massachusetts Boston. In addition, he provides technical guidance on a number of projects that the company manages. His interests include emerging technologies, clean tech, and consumer electronics. David is an avid attendee of the Consumer Electronics Show and has been going for over 10 consecutive years.

Dylan Benzi | Senior Venture Associate - Portfolio Manager

Dylan is an entrepreneur, technology enthusiast, and software programmer. His other interests include transformational technologies such as AI and Machine Learning. He enjoys photography and astronomy in his free time. Dylan is enthusiastic about assisting Ben Jen Holdings with research and due diligence for early stage startups and companies.

Tyler Burbage

Tyler Burbage | Senior Venture Associate - Real Estate

Tyler is an accomplished entrepreneur and investor with growing interests in data science, web development, and psychology. His hobbies include photography of all kinds and aviation in his spare time. He would like to attend a post-secondary institution where he would focus on business administration or data science. Tyler is eager to support Ben Jen Holdings with analysis, key investment research, and risk mitigation.

Graham Hill | Senior Venture Associate

Graham Hill is a programmer with prior experience as a software consultant. He obtained his Bachelor's in Computer Science from Boise State University, and has been affiliated with the 1435 Capital Team since 2016, later joining fulltime in 2023. Graham enjoys startup pitches and loves to help founders improve their decks and presentations.

Omar Amjad | Venture Analyst

Omar Amjad joined Ben Jen Holdings as a Venture Analyst to pursue his career in business and finance. Mr. Amjad is currently a Senior in high school at Herndon High School in Herndon, VA and in his free time enjoys learning about trading and entrepreneurship. Mr. Amjad is excited to cultivate experience in market and company analysis, private equity, and venture capitalism. Mr. Amjad hopes to go into investment banking and wealth management when he graduates.

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US/Canada: (866) 839-5155

International: (646) 457-4443

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