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Justin Kaufenberg - aVenture Research

Justin Kaufenberg

AddedMar 31, 2024

UpdatedOct 12, 2026

Justin Kaufenberg

Justin Kaufenberg

Board Member, Yardstik

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Series A$24MMinneapolis, MN, US

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