# Tenkara: Consumer goods, Worthing, United Kingdom

> Tenkara: Tenkara is a US-based software company that leverages AI to streamline operations for process manufacturers. Based in Worthing, United Kingdom.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/tenkara (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# Tenkara

Tenkara is a US-based software company that leverages AI to streamline operations for process manufacturers.

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Funding reported Last round: Venture (Round not Specified)

Consumer goods Worthing, United Kingdom

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Company summary

- **Founded:** 2024 2 years old
- **Team:** 13 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** 7M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Venture (Round not Specified) Mar 2026

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for Tenkara has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About Tenkara

Tenkara is a US-based software company that leverages AI to streamline operations for process manufacturers.

Founded by Ben Stern, a Thiel Fellow and experienced entrepreneur, Tenkara focuses on automating procurement, logistics, supply chain operations, and demand planning. The company aims to help small operations teams manage factories more efficiently by addressing common manufacturing challenges. Tenkara offers a range of AI agents and automation tools designed to simplify sourcing and operations. Their solutions include automated supplier outreach, real-time pricing insights, simplified freight management, and compliance tracking. These tools help manufacturers optimize costs, enhance visibility, and reduce manual tasks, allowing teams to concentrate on growth. Tenkara envisions creating an Amazon-style marketplace for consumer goods manufacturing, further enhancing its offerings for growing manufacturers.

## What company datasets say Tenkara raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **7M** in the source's currency

Last round **Venture (Round not Specified)**

Last round size **7M**

Last round date **Mar 2026**

Investors listed **5**

## On 2 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [True Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/true-ventures)
- [Night Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/night-capital)

Each firm lists Tenkara on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

manufacturing information technology & services saas mechanical or industrial engineering ai supply chain computer software b2b

Built with from their website

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- **Sector:** Consumer goods
- **Industry code:** NAICS 513210, SIC 7372
- **Region:** England

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