Kabir Narang, founding general partner at global venture firm B Capital, has stepped down after more than eight years with the company, according to sources familiar with the matter. Narang, who joined in March 2017 and played a pivotal role in shaping B Capital’s Asia investment strategy, is now preparing to establish his own investment platform targeted for launch in 2026.
The new venture will concentrate on what Narang describes as “compounding at the intersection of technology, AI, and global capital flows,” according to communications he shared with founders in his network. His departure marks a significant transition for B Capital, where he served as chair of the global investment committee and co-led Asian operations from Singapore.
Narang’s Investment Legacy and Future Vision
During his tenure at B Capital, Narang established himself as a prominent investor in the Indian startup ecosystem, backing several notable companies including e-commerce platform Meesho, financial technology startup Khatabook, credit marketplace CredAvenue, mobility company Bounce, and B2B commerce platform Bizongo.
In his message to founders, Narang emphasized the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, noting that “AI scales thought itself, compressing the gap between idea and output.” He suggested that founders who can combine AI’s speed advantages with strong unit economics and pricing power will create lasting value in the market.
While developing his new investment platform, Narang indicated he would remain active in early-stage investing, taking small personal stakes of 1-2% in select companies he believes can “compound intelligently” over time. This approach suggests he’s maintaining his presence in the startup ecosystem while simultaneously building a more comprehensive investment vehicle.
Leadership Transition at B Capital
Following Narang’s departure, B Capital confirmed that its Asia portfolio will be managed by a team including Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, investor Karan Mohla, and Howard Morgan, alongside the firm’s existing team members across South and Southeast Asia.
A B Capital spokesperson acknowledged Narang’s contributions, stating: “After more than eight years with the firm, Kabir Narang, who focused on later stage growth investing efforts in Asia, has left his role to pursue other opportunities. We are grateful for his contributions, and we wish him continued success in the future.”
The spokesperson emphasized the firm’s ongoing commitment to its Asian investment strategy and global platform, expressing confidence in its leadership team’s ability to “capitalize on the next wave of innovation and continue backing category-defining companies across our core markets.”
B Capital’s Position in the Venture Landscape
Founded in 2015 by Eduardo Saverin and former Bain Capital executive Raj Ganguly, B Capital has established itself as a multi-stage investor with particular focus on technology, healthcare, and resilience tech sectors. The San Francisco-based firm now manages assets exceeding $9 billion across nine offices throughout the United States and Asia.
A distinctive element of B Capital’s approach is its strategic partnership with Boston Consulting Group, which provides portfolio companies with operational and strategic support beyond capital investment. This partnership has been a key differentiator in B Capital’s value proposition to founders.
Before his role at B Capital, Narang spent nearly nine years at Eight Roads Ventures India, the venture arm backed by Fidelity, where he served as managing director. This extensive experience in both the Indian and broader Asian venture capital ecosystems has positioned him as a respected figure in the investment community.
The Evolving AI Investment Landscape
Narang’s focus on artificial intelligence for his new platform aligns with the dramatic growth in AI investment across global markets. His comments about AI’s ability to compress the gap between idea and execution reflect broader industry sentiment about the technology’s transformative potential across sectors.
By emphasizing the importance of pairing AI capabilities with sound business fundamentals like pricing power and unit economics, Narang appears to be positioning his future platform to identify companies that can leverage AI for sustainable growth rather than simply capitalizing on temporary market enthusiasm.
The timing of his new venture’s planned launch in 2026 suggests Narang anticipates the AI sector will continue maturing and evolving, potentially reaching a new phase of development by that time.
While Narang has not publicly responded to requests for comment on his future plans, his move represents part of a broader trend of established venture capitalists launching specialized investment vehicles focused on specific technological transformations.