Ballistic Ventures

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Investor type

Founded

2023

AUM

Location

San Mateo, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Ballistic Ventures is a venture capital firm based in San Mateo, California, founded in 2023. The firm is led by experienced operators and technologists who have built flagship security companies. Ballistic Ventures focuses on providing hands-on support to entrepreneurs in the cybersecurity sector, aiming to save the digital world through strategic investments.

The firm invests primarily in cybersecurity, AI, SaaS, and enterprise sectors, with a typical check size ranging from $1 million to $5 million. They focus on early-stage investments, particularly Seed and Series A rounds, within the United States. Ballistic Ventures manages a fund named Ballistic Ventures I, which closed in 2023 with a size of $300 million.

Notable investments by Ballistic Ventures include Magnitude AI - automating TPRM with AI, Above - tackling insider risk, Native - secure-by-design multi-cloud solutions, Armadin - preparing for AI-driven cyber threats, and Root Evidence - fixing vulnerability management.

Industry

Cybersecurity AI SaaS Quantum Computing

Ballistic Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Ballistic Ventures I	Venture Capital (VC)	Cybersecurity		North America	$10-50 m	$300 M	January 2023

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FAQs about Ballistic Ventures

Is Ballistic Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Ballistic Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is Ballistic Ventures located?

Ballistic Ventures is located in San Mateo, California, United States.

When was Ballistic Ventures founded?

Ballistic Ventures was founded in 2023.

What sectors and industries does Ballistic Ventures invest in?

Ballistic Ventures invests in companies and startups in Cybersecurity, AI, SaaS, Quantum Computing.

What is Ballistic Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Ballistic Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Ballistic Ventures typically invest in?

Ballistic Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Ballistic Ventures investment?

Ballistic Ventures usually invests $1-5 m on average.

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