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Tom Baruch - aVenture Research

Tom Baruch

AddedMar 31, 2024

UpdatedOct 15, 2026

Tom Baruch

Tom Baruch

Founder, Baruch Future Ventures

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Investment FirmSan Francisco, CA, US

Founder

M34 Capital

Investment FirmSan Francisco, CA, US

Co-Founder

Cmea Capital

Investment FirmSan Francisco, CA, US

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Codexis

Public$162MRedwood City, CA, US

Board Member· Board

Cnano Technology

Series B$28MSanta Clara, CA, US

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