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Kevin Landis - aVenture Research

Kevin Landis

AddedMar 31, 2024

UpdatedOct 11, 2026

Kevin Landis

Kevin Landis

CEO, Firsthand Capital Management

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Investment FirmSan Jose, CA, US

CEO· C-Suite · Management

Firsthand Technology Value Fund

Investment FirmSan Jose, CA, US

Board Member· Board

Founder & CEO· C-Suite · Management

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Revasum

Public$17.8MSan Luis Obispo, CA, US

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Series D$58.2MSan Jose, CA, US

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