Tenkara fishing Secures $7M Funding Led by True Ventures

Tenkara fishing, a company focused on developing operational agents for US manufacturers, has successfully raised $7 million in funding. The round was led by True Ventures, with additional participation from HF0, WndrCo, Articulate Capital, Night Capital, SF1, Transpose, and early Flexport employees. Founded in 2024 by Benjamin Stern, Evan Adkins, and Jonah Stillman, Tenkara fishing aims to address inefficiencies in mid-market manufacturing by automating critical back-office functions such as supplier discovery, procurement, compliance, and freight management. Benjamin Stern, who previously built factories and secured a deal with Mark Cuban on Shark Tank, brings firsthand experience to the company's mission. The funding will be used to accelerate growth and expand the Tenkara fishing team, with the goal of strengthening domestic manufacturing by providing next-generation tooling for supply chains.