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Sandesh Patnam

AddedMar 31, 2024

UpdatedOct 14, 2026

Sandesh Patnam

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Investment FirmDelhi, IN

Managing Partner

2014 – present

Signifyd

Series E$409MSan Jose, CA, US

Board Member· Board

Sysdig

Series G$729.5MSan Francisco, CA, US

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