Nava
Founded 2019 · 149 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors
Nava Benefits is a technology-enabled benefits brokerage that pairs benefits consultants with AI-powered tools to help HR teams manage employee health benefits with less administrative work and lower costs. It offers strategies such as self-funding, PBMs, and captives, along with a platform and app for employees.
Founders & leadership
Nava was founded in 2019 by Brandon Weber.
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Brandon WeberinCo-Founder & CEOCo-founder and CEO of Nava Benefits, which aims to lower healthcare costs by modernizing the benefits brokerage industry using applied AI. He previously co-founded VTS, a commercial real estate platform.
Investors · 7
Avid VenturesNew York City · $500K – $8M
Glynn Capital ManagementMenlo Park
HomebrewBurlingame · $100K – $500K
ArchetypereportedNew York · $100K – $10M
Leaps by BayerreportedLeverkusen
RA CapitalreportedBoston
Also in the syndicate · 1
Polychainlead
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeries AJun 2026Source ↗
- Undisclosed amountseed fundingApr 2026
Archetype (lead), Polychain (lead)
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Competitors · 7
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ADP903 shared keywordsADP provides cloud-based human capital management solutions that integrate payroll, HR, talent management, time and attendance, tax, and benefits administration for businesses globally. The company serves as a comprehensive provider of HCM software and business outsourcing services with analytics and compliance expertise.
Lively, Inc.866 shared keywordsLively provides AI-powered customer service and support for the benefits administration industry, combining intelligent technology with human representatives to resolve employee and customer inquiries. The platform serves benefits administrators and employees seeking faster, more personalized service for health and financial benefits management.
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Gusto592 shared keywordsGusto provides payroll processing, employee benefits administration, and HR management tools to businesses, offering integrated software alongside support services for these functions.
Forma561 shared keywordsForma operates a benefits platform that provides customizable pre- and post-tax spending accounts, letting employees choose personalized benefits through a store, payment card, or claims reimbursement. It serves benefits and HR leaders configuring account types, eligibility, and rules, with claims administration, compliance, and reporting handled on their behalf.
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In the news
Venture capital & startup funding roundup, July 15, 2026: Accel, CRV, Greylock, Goldman Sachs, Khosla Ventures, M13, and Nava Ventures - Tech Startupstechstartups.com · Jul 2026
Cyclops Raises $20 Million Series A Led by Nava Ventures to Expand Stablecoin Payments Platform | citybizcitybiz.co · Jul 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does Nava do?
- Nava Benefits is a technology-enabled benefits brokerage that pairs benefits consultants with AI-powered tools to help HR teams manage employee health benefits with less administrative work and lower costs. It offers strategies such as self-funding, PBMs, and captives, along with a platform and app for employees.
- Who founded Nava?
- Nava was founded by Brandon Weber in 2019.
- Who are Nava's investors?
- Nava's investors include Avid Ventures, Glynn Capital Management, Homebrew, Archetype, Leaps by Bayer, RA Capital.