BEN Capital Fund I LLC Acquires 7.1% Stake in Brand Engagement Network Inc. (BNAI)

On May 19, 2026, BEN Capital Fund I LLC filed a Schedule 13G with the SEC, reporting a new ownership stake in Brand Engagement Network Inc. (BNAI). The filing indicates that the investment firm has acquired 464,923 shares of common stock, representing 7.1% of the company's outstanding shares. The event triggering this filing occurred on May 11, 2026. According to the document, BEN Capital Fund I LLC holds sole voting and dispositive power over the reported shares. The filing was made under Rule 13d-1(c), certifying that the securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing or changing the control of the issuer. This position represents a significant increase from a previous holding of zero, establishing the firm as a substantial shareholder in the Delaware-based technology company. The calculation of the ownership percentage is based on 6,507,687 shares of common stock outstanding as of May 12, 2026.