Saman Farid

Supplying the world with a robot workforce

๐Ÿ“ United States๐Ÿ”„ Updated September 2026๐Ÿ’ผ 1 investments๐Ÿ“… 12 years investing๐Ÿ—“ Last invested May 2014
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May 2014
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2026
2020
Venture Partner
Oct 2020
Baidu Venture (BV) is an independent venture fund established by Baidu in 2017. BVs investors include Baidu as well as other leading financial institutions and businesses. BV currently manages roughly $700 million USD across 3 funds and has offices in Beijing and San Francisco.
Founder & CEO
Oct 2020
At Formic, we make automation simple. Were dedicated to helping manufacturing businesses across the United States supercharge their productivity. Our cutting-edge robot fleet empowers factories to pack goods and stack onto pallets with confidence, savings, and simplicity that they cant find anywhere else. Our versatile robots play a role in producing a wide array of products you know and love - from delicious chocolate chip cookies and matcha powder to specialty chemicals and hardware fasteners, and more. Were on a mission to create a world of abundance through innovative automation solutions. Discover the impact of our technology at www.formic.co.
2015
Managing Partner / Founder
Sep 2015
One part venture capital firm. One part startup lab. Through our Labs programs and investments, we help startups scale, guide innovation, and generate discussion around opportunities for artificial intelligence and robotics in traditional industries.
2014
Board Member / Board Observer / Investor
May 2014
Various board memberships
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