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Samir Kaul

AddedMar 31, 2024

UpdatedOct 16, 2026

Samir Kaul

Samir Kaul

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Public$299.3MPasadena, TX, US

Board Member· Board

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View

Public$2.6BMilpitas, CA, US

Board Member· Board

Guardant Health

PublicPalo Alto, CA, US

Board Member· Board

IgGenix

Series B$75MSan Francisco, CA, US

Board Member· Board

Siolta Therapeutics

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Calera

Non-ProfitCampbell, CA, US

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Statespace

Series C$102.1MNew York City, NY, US

Board Member· Board

Stion

$248.5MSan Jose, CA, US

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Impossible Foods

Public$1.9BRedwood City, CA, US

Board Member· Board

Tarana Wireless

Series D$426.1MMilpitas, CA, US

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Codon Devices

$33MCambridge, MA, US

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Flagship Pioneering

Investment FirmCambridge, MA, US

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