About
Founded Bennie in 2019 after Namely (HR/payroll) and Pictela (acquired by AOL). Served as CEO until July 2025, when he became Chairman and Brett Davis became CEO.
Founder & Chairman (former CEO) at Bennie
Intro paths
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In turn, Matt can intro founders to Bennie's investors below.
Bennie's investors · 9
Escalate Capital PartnersAustinHannah Grey VenturesDenver · $400K – $1M checksInterplay Ventures Early Stage Management LlcNew York · $1M checksLNC PartnersArlington · since 2025Motley Fool VenturesAlexandria · $1M – $2M checksPICUS CAPITALMunich · $100K – $300M checksSilicon BadiaNew York · $250K checksSilverton PartnersAustin · $200K – $2M checksSocially FinancedChatham · $100K – $250K checks
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Matt Straz?
- Founded Bennie in 2019 after Namely (HR/payroll) and Pictela (acquired by AOL). Served as CEO until July 2025, when he became Chairman and Brett Davis became CEO.
- Where does Matt Straz work?
- Matt Straz is Founder & Chairman (former CEO) of Bennie.
- What companies did Matt Straz found?
- Matt Straz founded Bennie.