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Tenkara

Founded 2024 · 13 employees on LinkedIn · 8 known investors

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Tenkara provides operations management software for manufacturers, offering visibility and automation for supplier coordination, freight management, pricing, ERP data, and compliance documentation.

Founders & leadership

BSBen Stern
Ben SternCEOBen Stern founded Nohbo, a personal care company focused on water-soluble product pods, while in high school, and subsequently built manufacturing operations including contract manufacturing for other brands. He is now CEO of Tenkara, which provides operations management software for manufacturers.
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Benjamin SternFounder

Investors · 8

Also in the syndicate · 2

Articulate CapitalTranspose

Funding

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$7M disclosed across 1 round · 2026

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Founder mafia

2 people who came through Tenkara went on to found or lead other companies.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Tenkara do?
Tenkara provides operations management software for manufacturers, offering visibility and automation for supplier coordination, freight management, pricing, ERP data, and compliance documentation.
Who are Tenkara's investors?
Tenkara's investors include True Ventures, Night Capital, Scribble Ventures, HF0, SF1, WndrCo.
How much funding has Tenkara raised?
Tenkara has disclosed $7M raised across 1 round.