Benchstrength is a New York City-based early-stage venture capital firm led by former General Catalyst investors Ken Chenault Jr. and John Monagle. The leadership has decades of experience in investing and supports diverse founders often overlooked by traditional VC networks. The firm recently closed its first $62 million fund with backing from major institutional investors. Benchstrength focuses on technology companies in sectors such as enterprise, consumer, fintech, and healthcare with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.