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Barak Kaufman

Barak Kaufman

Partner at Vine Ventures; founder of Post‑Exit Founders community

Tel Aviv, Israel
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New York City, New York
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Joined July 2024
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Summary

Founder → operator → investor: Barak built Intello (2017–2021), led it through a SaaS-to-security product evolution, and sold it to SailPoint in Feb 2021. Since exit he mixes investing and operator work — running a founders community and helping early‑stage founder teams as a partner at Vine Ventures. sailpoint+2
SaaS product and GTM expertise: Barak's background is product- and go‑to‑market‑focused in SaaS — he served as Intello CEO (product-led startup) and later ran SaaS management product efforts inside SailPoint after acquisition, which positions him as a founder-friendly, product-oriented VC operator. substack+2
Community builder for post‑exit founders: Barak founded and leads the Post‑Exit Founders (PEF) community — organizing events, virtual programming and international missions to connect exited founders, and running local chapters (PEF is used as a platform for transition, co‑building and finding next ventures). luma+2
Investor and connector across NYC–Tel Aviv: Barak blends investing (angel & seed activity) with an operator-first approach, focusing on early-stage SaaS and infrastructure companies and leveraging a network spanning New York and Tel Aviv. nfx+2

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Hobbies

Violin / 'Tiny Violinist' role in PEF community (self-described playful title; community/performance interest). luma+1

Soccer / sports involvement (has invested in or discussed ownership of a soccer team in interviews/podcasts). youtube+1

Notes

ATAlex Teichmansaid
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has built or led a community in tech or entrepreneurship that they find especially valuable.

Mar 26, 2026

DLDanny Leshemsaid they've seen
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create a particularly supportive environment for founders in their community.

Mar 16, 2026

EHE Hucksaid
BKBarak Kaufman
has made a significant impact as both a product manager and founder in projects they've seen.

Feb 16, 2026

BBBen Bilbroughsaid
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has worked closely with Barak Kaufman at PEF.

Jan 12, 2026

LVLuis Volochsaid
BKBarak Kaufman
is one of the most insightful investors they know for pre-seed ventures.

Jan 8, 2026

MZMelissa Zeloofsaid
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is one of the most thoughtful and impactful seed investors they know.

Jan 4, 2026

BWBar Winklersaid they've seen
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make an especially strong impact on growth-equity investments at their firm.

Jan 2, 2026

JPJames Pagesaid they've seen
BKBarak Kaufman
make a significant impact by investing in early stage Israeli tech companies or funds.

Dec 12, 2025

PMPavlos Morossaid they've seen
BKBarak Kaufman
build strong, meaningful relationships with top venture and growth equity investors.

Nov 28, 2025

EREric Reinersaid
BKBarak Kaufman
is someone they’d be excited to build a new company with.

Nov 24, 2025

ASAvi Steinlaufsaid
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is one of the most thoughtful venture capital investors they've connected with.

Nov 14, 2025

JPJames Pagesaid
BKBarak Kaufman
is one of the most thoughtful venture capital investors they've connected with.

Nov 13, 2025

AGAnatoly Geyfmansaid they've seen
BKBarak Kaufman
bring unique value as a venture capital investor to founders or portfolio companies.

Nov 13, 2025

ATAlex Teichmansaid
BKBarak Kaufman
is one of the most respected early-stage investors they've worked with in the Israeli startup community.

Oct 14, 2025

AVAdam Valkinsaid
BKBarak Kaufman
has demonstrated deep investment expertise through more than a decade of impactful work.

Oct 12, 2025

ATAlex Teichmansaid that if they were raising a round in Israel,
BKBarak Kaufman
would be one of their first choices for investment because of their experience and insight.

Oct 10, 2025

ATAlex Teichmansaid that if they were raising a fund,
BKBarak Kaufman
would be one of their top choices as an LP.

Sep 5, 2025

DYDaniel Yuabovsaid they've seen
BKBarak Kaufman
make a significant, positive impact since joining their most recent VC firm.

Aug 7, 2025

CTConnor Tomkiessaid they've seen
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do a standout job running or organizing events for founders.

Jul 11, 2025

ATAlex Teichmansaid
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is someone they'd turn to for fostering connections among post-exit founders.

Jul 11, 2025

ATAlex Teichmansaid
BKBarak Kaufman
has made especially impactful investments in cybersecurity or B2B SaaS companies.

Jul 10, 2025

ATAlex Teichmansaid they've seen
BKBarak Kaufman
bring hands-on guidance as a board member or advisor to AI or automation startups.

Jun 30, 2025

JPJames Pagesaid
BKBarak Kaufman
is one of their favorite early stage angel investors when it comes to HR tech.

Jun 30, 2025

DGDhruv Ghulatisaid
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is one of the most insightful early-stage company evaluators they've met in the investing world.

Jun 25, 2025

BEBlake Engelhardsaid
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is a high-impact tech executive who’s also an active early-stage investor.

Jun 17, 2025