Benchstrength
Emerging managerSEC exempt reporting adviser (venture capital exemption).
- Website
- https://benchstrengthvc.com
- HQ
- NY
Benchstrength is an early stage venture capital firm that invests in technology companies aimed at transforming business and uplifting communities. The firm's team includes co-founders John Monagle and Ken Chenault Jr., principal Kendra Schultz, and Head of Network Aleksandra Imbasciani.
01 · Says / Does
| Tag | Says | Does |
|---|---|---|
| Stages | Pre-seed, Seed | Not enough dated deals |
| Sectors | Enterprise SaaS, Fintech, Consumer, Healthtech | Not enough dated deals |
| Regions | NY | Not enough dated deals |
Says: what the firm's funds state. Does: from 0 dated deals in the last 24 months.
02 · Fund history
| Fund | Year | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benchstrength Partners II, L.P. Benchstrength is an early stage venture capital firm investing in pre-seed and seed stage technology companies across enterprise, consumer, fintech, and healthcare, aiming to transform business and uplift communities. Inferred from the firm's website | approx. 2025 | $80M (Form D) | Raising |
| Benchstrength Partners, L.P. Benchstrength is an early stage venture capital firm investing in pre-seed and seed stage technology companies across enterprise, consumer, fintech, and healthcare, aiming to transform business and uplift communities. Inferred from the firm's website | 2022 | $43.35M to $70M (Form D) | Open, writing first checks |
03 · People across funds
- John Monagle, Co-Founder
Benchstrength Partners II, L.P. (Named on Form D); Benchstrength Partners, L.P. (Named on Form D)
- Kenneth Chenault Jr., Managing Member of the General Partner
Benchstrength Partners II, L.P. (Named on Form D); Benchstrength Partners, L.P. (Named on Form D)
- Aleksandra Imbasciani, Head of Network
Benchstrength Partners II, L.P. (Team); Benchstrength Partners, L.P. (Team)
- Ken Chenault Jr., Co-Founder
Benchstrength Partners II, L.P. (Team); Benchstrength Partners, L.P. (Team)
- Kendra Schultz, Principal
Benchstrength Partners II, L.P. (Team); Benchstrength Partners, L.P. (Team)
04 · Recent deals
No dated deals found yet.
05 · Latest from the firm
No news from the firm's website yet.
06 · Sources
Fund dates and sizes are from SEC Form D filings.
Last verified: Oct 28, 2026