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Barmak Meftah

AddedMar 31, 2024

UpdatedJun 28, 2026

Barmak Meftah

Barmak Meftah

Co-Founder, Ballistic Ventures

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Barmak Meftah's Career

Ballistic Ventures

Ballistic Ventures

San Mateo, CA, US

Co-Founder

Pangea

Palo Alto, CA, US

Board Member· Board

Constella Intelligence

Constella Intelligence

Los Altos, CA, US

Board Member· Board

Nozomi Networks

Nozomi Networks

San Francisco, CA, US

Board Member· Board

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Ballistic Ventures

Ballistic Ventures

Investment FirmInvestment Firm192021San Mateo, CA, US

Co-Founder

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Aembit raises $16.6M to bring identity management to workloadsTechCrunch · 2023

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Roger ThorntonCo-Founder

Ted SchleinBoard Member

Jake SeidCo-Founder

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