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Jim Brailean - aVenture Research

Jim Brailean

AddedMar 31, 2024

UpdatedOct 14, 2026

Jim Brailean

Jim Brailean

Co-Founder, Karmel Capital

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Investment FirmSan Diego, CA, US

Co-Founder

Intelligent Blends

Seed$50kSan Diego, CA, US

Board Member· Board

Burl Concepts

Seed$7.3MSan Diego, CA, US

Board Member· Board

Co-Founder

Flock Freight

Series E$462.8MEncinitas, CA, US

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PacketVideo

$243MSan Diego, CA, US

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