Co-founded by Kleiner Perkins veteran Ted Schlein along with general partners Barmak Meftah, Jake Seid, and Roger Thornton, with Mandiant founder Kevin Mandia as strategic partner. The firm manages roughly $660M across two vehicles, including a $360M Fund II closed in March 2024, and says it has founded, operated, or funded over 90 cybersecurity companies since inception.
FAQs
Ballistic Ventures: frequently asked questions
What is Ballistic Ventures?
Ballistic Ventures is a San Mateo-based VC firm founded in 2021 that invests exclusively in early-stage cybersecurity and cyber-adjacent startups, writing initial checks of $1M-$10M.
What stages does Ballistic Ventures invest in?
Ballistic Ventures invests at the pre-seed, seed, series-a stages.
Where is Ballistic Ventures based?
Ballistic Ventures is based in San Mateo, CA, USA.
What is Ballistic Ventures listed under on Cyber Resources?
Ballistic Ventures is listed in the Venture Capital category of Cyber Resources, the curated directory of the cybersecurity marketing and growth ecosystem.
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