Benji

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Location Chicago, IL / New York, NY
Latest Stage Seed
Total Raised $6.25M

Founders

Nick Anastasiades Co-Founder
Jon Elron Co-Founder
Arik Gaisler Co-Founder

About

Benji is a Chicago- and New York-based universal API for loyalty partnerships, enabling brands across travel, hospitality, retail, food, and fintech to connect their loyalty programs through a single integration 12. The company was founded by Nick Anastasiades, Jon Elron, and Arik Gaisler; its growing network includes JetBlue’s loyalty program along with Cook Unity, 1-800-Flowers, and Chip City, representing more than 50 million combined active members 12.

Funding History

Date Round Amount Lead Co-investors
2026-05-22 Seed $6.25M Preface Ventures, Atinc Great North Ventures, M25, Hyde Park Venture Partners 12

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Sources


  1. “Benji Announces $6.25 Million in New Funding to Expand Infrastructure for Loyalty Partnerships,” BusinessWire, May 19, 2026. Accessed May 2026. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260519164888/en/Benji-Announces-$6.25-Million-in-New-Funding-to-Expand-Infrastructure-for-Loyalty-Partnerships

  2. “Benji Raises $6.25M in Seed Funding,” FinSMEs, May 2026. Accessed May 2026. https://www.finsmes.com/2026/05/benji-raises-6-25m-in-seed-funding.html