Kabir Narang, founding general partner of B Capital and an early backer of several Indian startups, has left the global venture capital firm, TechCrunch has learned and confirmed with the firm.
Narang is laying the groundwork for a new investment platform planned for 2026 that will focus on “synthesis at the intersection of technology, artificial intelligence and global capital flows,” according to a memo shared with founders and reviewed by TechCrunch.
After joining B Capital in March 2017, Narang co-led the firm’s Asia strategy from Singapore and chaired its global investment committee. During his tenure, he backed Indian startups such as Meesho, Khatabook, CredAvenue, Bounce and Bizongo.
“We are living through one of the most profound technological revolutions in history and one of the most severe tests of investor discipline,” Narang wrote. “AI scales for itself, narrowing the gap between idea and production. Founders who combine this speed with pricing power and improved unit economics will define the next generation of lasting value.”
Alongside the development of the new investment platform, Narang told the founders that he is taking 1-2% personal stakes in companies he believes can be “smartly combined”. That suggests it plans to remain active in early-stage investments while building a broader vehicle.
B Capital confirmed Narang’s exit to TechCrunch and noted that Eduardo Saverin, Karan Mohla and Howard Morgan would manage its Asia portfolio alongside the existing team in South and Southeast Asia.
“After more than eight years with the firm, Kabir Narang, who focused on late-stage growth investment efforts in Asia, has stepped down from his role to pursue other opportunities,” a B Capital spokesperson said. “We are grateful for his contributions and wish him continued success in the future.”
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Founded in 2015 by Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin and former Bain Capital executive Raj Ganguly, B Capital is a multi-stage investor focused on technology, healthcare and resilience technology. The San Francisco-based firm manages more than $9 billion in nine offices in the US and Asia. Through a partnership with Boston Consulting Group, B Capital also provides portfolio companies with strategic and operational support.
Prior to joining B Capital, Narang spent nearly nine years at Fidelity-backed Eight Roads Ventures India, where he was managing director.
“B Capital remains deeply committed to our Asia strategy and our broader global platform,” said the B Capital spokesperson. “With strong leadership and an experienced team across the region, we are well positioned to capitalize on the next wave of innovation and continue to support category-defining companies in our core markets.”
Narang did not respond to a request for comment.
