Bling Capital

Bling Capital is a venture capital firm specializing in seed-stage investments, founded by Ben Ling, who has a strong track record with 19 "unicorn" investments. The firm focuses on helping entrepreneurs achieve product-market fit and scale their businesses. Bling Capital has recently announced the closing of its third fund, raising $212 million, which includes a $109 million core seed fund and a $103 million opportunity fund to support companies as they grow. The firm's investment strategy targets sectors such as B2B software, consumer tech, digital health, fintech, and the future of work. Bling Capital typically invests around $1 million at the seed stage and provides extensive support through its Product Council, which comprises over 100 top product leaders from various industries. Notable companies in Bling Capital's portfolio include Lyft, Palantir, Lucidchart, Udemy, Gusto, and Instacart. The firm is dedicated to partnering with high-potential founders and supporting them through every stage of their journey.