B Capital co-founder Kabir Narang is leaving to launch a new investment platform

Kabir Narang, founding general partner at B Capital and early backer of several Indian startups, has left the global venture firm, TechCrunch has learned and confirmed with the company.

Narang is laying the groundwork for a new investment platform scheduled for 2026 that will focus on “compounding at the intersection of technology, artificial intelligence, and global capital flows,” according to a memo shared with the founders and reviewed by TechCrunch.

After joining B Capital In March 2017, Narang co-led the company’s Asia strategy from Singapore and chaired its global investment committee. During his tenure, he backed Indian startups like Meesho, Khatabook, CredAvenue, Bounce, and Bizongo.

“We are living through one of the most profound technological revolutions in history, and one of the toughest tests of investor discipline,” Narang wrote. “AI metrics have thought for themselves, narrowing the gap between idea and production. Founders who couple this speed with pricing power and improved unit economics will define the next generation of lifetime value.”

Along with developing the new investment platform, Narang told the founders that he would take 1-2% personal stakes in companies that he believes can “accumulate intelligently.” This suggests that he plans to remain active in early-stage investing while building a broader vehicle.

B Capital confirmed Narang’s exit to TechCrunch and noted that Eduardo Saverin, Karan Mohla and Howard Morgan will manage its Asia portfolio alongside the existing team in South and Southeast Asia.

“After more than eight years with the company, Senior Narang, who focused on later-stage growth investing efforts in Asia, has left his role to pursue other opportunities,” a B Capital spokesperson said. He added: “We are grateful for his contributions, and wish him continued success in the future.”

Founded in 2015 by Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin and former Bain Capital CEO Raj Ganguly, B Capital is a multi-stage investor focused on technology, healthcare, and resilience technology. The San Francisco-based company manages more than $9 billion across nine offices in the United States 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 a Managing Director.

“B Capital remains strongly committed to our strategy in Asia and our broader global platform,” a B Capital spokesperson said. “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 outstanding companies in our core markets.”

Narang did not respond to a request for comment.