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Bensen
DefunctYC W19Boston, US · 2 employees · 2 known investors
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Bensen provides ordering infrastructure for restaurants to accept takeout and delivery orders through online and phone channels.
Also known as Katapal, Inc.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketplacesMarketplaceDeliveryFood & BeverageUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W19)
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Adam SandlerFounderuntil 2025Adam Sandler founded Bensen AI, which participated in Y Combinator's Winter 2019 cohort.
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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
Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
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RiverPark VenturesreportedNew York · $500K – $1.5M
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Legal entities · 1
corporate structureKatapal, Inc.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Bensen do?
- Bensen provides ordering infrastructure for restaurants to accept takeout and delivery orders through online and phone channels.
- 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.