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Benjamin Zeitoun

Investor

Investor at Starburst Ventures

Los Angeles, California

Writes $100K – $1M checks · typically $500K

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About

Benjamin Zeitoun is an investor at Starburst Ventures investing in software and edge computing across challenging industries. He previously helped launch and operate an aerospace and defense startup accelerator that built a portfolio of over 120 companies that collectively raised $1.7 billion, and led business development and fundraising support for Starburst's startup programs. He holds an MS in Computer Science & Systems from Ecole Centrale d'Electronique Paris and a postgraduate MBA in strategy from ESSEC Business School, with prior experience in CIO advisory services.

Experience

  1. Nimble PrecisionInvestorcurrent2025 — present
  2. Alta AresInvestorcurrent2025 — present
  3. Loft OrbitalInvestorcurrent2024 — present
  4. C-981Investorcurrent2024 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  5. Privateer SpaceInvestorcurrent2023 — present
  6. PicogridInvestorcurrent2022 — present
  7. AeroCloudInvestorcurrent2022 — present
  8. Outpost SpaceInvestorcurrent2022 — present
  9. Starburst VenturesInvesting Partnercurrent2022 — presentLos Angeles & New York
  10. Starburst AerospaceAcceleration Program Director2019 — 2023Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
  11. Starburst AerospaceAcceleration Program Director2018 — 2019Greater Paris Metropolitan Region
  12. Starburst AerospaceBusiness Developer & Analyst2015 — 2018Paris Area, France
  13. CGI Business ConsultingConsultant2014Paris
  14. Lagardère Services - RelayInformation System Security Auditor2013Levallois
  15. Paris city council - Centre de Compétences SequanaPMO Assistant2012Paris

Skills & more

Team Leadership6Strategy7Project Management25Business Analysis17Management Consulting14Consulting12Business Strategy12Business Modeling5IT Strategy7Financial Analysis4Enterprise Valuation2International Trade4
+10 moreIntercultural CommunicationStrategic NegotiationsBusiness Growth StrategiesProject FinancePortfolio ManagementEnglishFrenchMicrosoft OfficePowerPointMicrosoft Excel

Languages English · French · Spanish

  • Venture finance — National Venture Capital Association

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Colleagues at Starburst Ventures

Eric Bielke
General Partner at Starburst Ventures
Francois Chopard
General Partner at Starburst Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Benjamin Zeitoun?
Benjamin Zeitoun is an investor at Starburst Ventures investing in software and edge computing across challenging industries. He previously helped launch and operate an aerospace and defense startup accelerator that built a portfolio of over 120 companies that collectively raised $1.7 billion, and led business development and fundraising support for Starburst's startup programs. He holds an MS in Computer Science & Systems from Ecole Centrale d'Electronique Paris and a postgraduate MBA in strategy from ESSEC Business School, with prior experience in CIO advisory services.
Where does Benjamin Zeitoun work?
Benjamin Zeitoun is Investor at Starburst Ventures.
What check size does Benjamin Zeitoun write?
Benjamin Zeitoun typically writes checks of $100K – $1M.
Where did Benjamin Zeitoun go to school?
Benjamin Zeitoun studied at ESSEC Business School (Master's Degree, Strategy & Management of International Businesses); Stockholm University (Business Modeling & IS Management); ECE. Ecole d'ingénieurs. Engineering School. (Information Systems Management).

Same school

Also attended ESSEC Business School306

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Also attended Stockholm University148

Victor JacobssonCo-founder of Klarna; investorJohannes SchildtCo-founder & Chairman of KryAndrea EchstenkamperVP of Marketing at HeavybitIrene ArdenstedtInvestor at Luminar VenturesSandra MalmbergInvestor at EQT VenturesMartin Boldt-ChristmasInvestor at Green Flag

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Also attended ECE. Ecole d'ingénieurs. Engineering School.10

Rania BelkahiaInvestor at EQT VenturesThibault MagnenSenior Associate at Founders FuturePaul DegueusePartner at Korelya CapitalCharles RobinsonInvestor at Triton Liquid FundKevin QuintanilhaInvestor at Whale.OneJohn BannerFounder & CEO at AgentCollect

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Also attended Concordia University176

Harley FinkelsteinInvestor at Felicis VenturesDavid NaultGeneral Partner at Luge CapitalZack UrlockerInvestor at Index VenturesRania BelkahiaInvestor at EQT VenturesMarie-Alix MotteCommunity Associate at Partech VenturesCagdas YildizInvestment | Simya VC at 212

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Shared employers

Also worked at Loft Orbital14

Steve VassalloInvestor at Foundation CapitalLeo de LunaPartner at Tribeca Venture PartnersChris ShonkPartner and Co-Founder at ATX Venture PartnersSunil NagarajFounder and Managing Partner at Ubiquity VenturesMatt RobinsonManaging Partner and Founder at Heroic VenturesKrish RamaduraiPartner at AIX Ventures

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Also worked at Picogrid3

Kim-Mai CutlerInvestor at Initialized CapitalIan EishenVenture Partner at Audere CapitalJames McCabeInvestor at BVVC

Also worked at AeroCloud4

Liz ChristoPartner at Stage 2 CapitalSeb WallacePartner at Triple Point VenturesChris SmithManaging Partner at Playfair CapitalGeorge RichardsonCo-Founder & CEO at Aerocloud Systems

Also worked at CGI Business Consulting48

Neville TeagardenCo-Founder and General Partner at AI CapitalJulien MarolleauSenior Analyst at NAventuresAlan Z. LeeDirector of Investment and Finance at Excell PartnersÉmilie BoutrosManaging Partner at TandemLaunchAnna YangCFO & Head of Operations at Lauxera Capital PartnersDrew HuntDirector, Securetech at Dreamit Ventures

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