Kabir Narang, a founding general partner at B Capital who helped build the firm's $9 billion Asia portfolio, has left to launch his own investment platform focused on AI and global capital flows. The departure marks a significant shift for the venture firm co-founded by Facebook's Eduardo Saverin, as Narang was instrumental in backing major Indian startups like Meesho and Khatabook during his eight-year tenure.
The venture capital world just lost one of its most influential Asia-focused investors. Kabir Narang, a founding general partner at B Capital, has left the $9 billion firm to build his own investment platform launching in 2026, according to exclusive reporting by TechCrunch.
Narang's departure sends ripples through the venture ecosystem, particularly in Asia where he co-led B Capital's strategy from Singapore and chaired the firm's global investment committee. During his eight-year run, he backed some of India's biggest startup success stories including Meesho, Khatabook, CredAvenue, Bounce, and Bizongo.
The timing couldn't be more telling. Narang's new platform will focus on "compounding at the intersection of technology, AI, and global capital flows," according to a founder note reviewed by TechCrunch. He's betting big on AI's transformative potential, writing to portfolio founders that "AI scales thought itself, compressing the gap between idea and output."
This isn't just another veteran starting a fund - Narang's move reflects broader shifts in how top-tier investors are positioning for the AI boom. While building his platform, he's already taking 1-2% personal stakes in companies he believes can "compound intelligently," suggesting he'll stay active in early-stage deals while constructing a larger investment vehicle.
B Capital confirmed the departure but struck a confident tone about continuity. Eduardo Saverin, Karan Mohla, and Howard Morgan will now manage the Asia portfolio alongside existing regional teams. "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," a B Capital spokesperson told TechCrunch.
The transition comes as B Capital itself continues scaling globally. Founded in 2015 by Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin and former Bain Capital executive Raj Ganguly, the San Francisco-based firm now operates nine offices across the U.S. and Asia. Its partnership with Boston Consulting Group gives portfolio companies strategic and operational support that many rivals can't match.
Narang brings serious credentials to his solo venture. Before joining B Capital in March 2017, he spent nearly nine years at Fidelity-backed Eight Roads Ventures India as managing director. His track record spans both growth-stage and early investments, giving him unique insights into how startups scale across different markets.
The broader context makes Narang's timing strategic. We're seeing unprecedented capital flowing into AI startups, but also growing investor discipline around unit economics and sustainable growth. His focus on founders who can pair AI's speed with "pricing power and improving unit economics" suggests he's targeting the winners in what he calls "one of the most profound technological revolutions in history."
B Capital insists the departure won't slow their Asia expansion. "B Capital remains deeply committed to our strategy in Asia and our broader global platform," the spokesperson added. "With strong leadership and an experienced team across the region, we are well-positioned to capitalize on the next wave of innovation."
But losing a founding partner who helped build your Asia presence from the ground up isn't trivial. Narang's relationships with entrepreneurs and his deep market knowledge will follow him to his new platform, potentially creating competition for deals B Capital once had locked up.
Narang's departure signals more than just another partner spinning out - it reflects how AI is reshaping venture capital itself. As he builds his 2026 platform around technology intersections and global capital flows, both entrepreneurs and competitors will be watching closely. For B Capital, the test will be maintaining their Asia momentum without one of their founding architects. For Narang, the challenge is proving that his thesis about AI-powered startups with strong unit economics can generate returns in an increasingly crowded market.
