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Bensen

DefunctYC W19

Boston, US · 2 employees · 2 known investors

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Bensen provides online and phone ordering tools for restaurant takeout and delivery.

Also known as Katapal, Inc.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMarketplaceDeliveryFood & BeverageUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W19)

ASAdam Sandler
Adam SandlerFounderuntil 2025Adam Sandler founded Bensen AI, which participated in Y Combinator's Winter 2019 cohort.
DXDavid Xiao
David XiaoFounderuntil 2025David Xiao is the founder of Bensen, a company that provides ordering infrastructure for restaurants to accept takeout and delivery orders through online and phone channels.

Investors · 2

RiverPark VenturesreportedNew York · $500K – $1.5M

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corporate structure
Katapal, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What does Bensen do?
Bensen provides online and phone ordering tools for restaurant takeout and delivery.
Who founded Bensen?
Bensen was founded by Adam Sandler, David Xiao.
Who are Bensen's investors?
Bensen's investors include Y Combinator, RiverPark Ventures.
Where is Bensen headquartered?
Bensen is headquartered in Boston, US.