Benji Raises $6.25M Seed

Benji, a Chicago and New York-based developer of a universal API for loyalty partnerships that helps brands integrate loyalty programs across industries, has announced a $6.25 million seed funding round.

Investors

The funding round was led by Preface Ventures and Atinc, with additional participation from Great North Ventures, M25, and Hyde Park Venture Partners.

Benji Use of Funds

The company plans to use the new capital to expand its engineering and go-to-market teams in Chicago and New York while continuing to build integrations across its loyalty partnership network.

About Benji

Founded in 2026 by serial entrepreneurs Nick Anastasiades, Jon Elron, and Arik Gaisler, Benji provides a universal API platform that simplifies the connection of loyalty programs across sectors such as travel, hospitality, retail, food, and fintech. The company aims to replace legacy infrastructure by allowing brands to launch partnerships in days rather than months.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://withbenji.com

Company: Benji
Raised: $6.25M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: May 19, 2026
Lead Investor: Preface Ventures, Atinc
Additional Investors: Great North Ventures, M25, Hyde Park Venture Partners
Company Website: https://withbenji.com/
Software Category: Loyalty Program Infrastructure / API
Source: https://www.bizjournals.com/chicago/news/2026/05/19/benji-raises-seed-round-loyalty-api-program.html