Led · Seed · Oct 2024

Bendi’s flagship platform, Prism, automates supply chain mapping and ESG risk assessments to help businesses gain visibility into deep tiers of complex global supply chains. Using AI, Prism identifies, analyses and classifies over 100 risk indicators in real time across multiple data sources and in more than 35 languages, covering human rights, environmental hazards and governance concerns. The company was founded in 2020 and was co‑founded by CEO Mandeep Soor, Chief Research Officer Benjamin Norsworthy, and CTO Olivier Bacs, each bringing consulting, sustainability and enterprise software experience. Bendi positions its product as a faster, more cost‑effective alternative to manual supplier questionnaires and audits, and cites tightening regulations such as the EU CSDDD and the UFLPA as drivers of demand. The startup recently raised $1.04 million in Pre‑Seed funding. Bendi plans to use the funding to enhance its platform, expand the team, and extend capabilities across more industries and markets.