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Rob

Investor

Advisor at TFX Capital

Jackson, Wyoming, United States

About

Rob is an experienced direct secondary investor with over $200 million deployed across 20+ deals in the past four years. He builds reputation as a company-focused investor in structured secondary transactions and has worked with companies at all development stages including Lyft, Palantir, and SpaceX. A former Navy officer with international deployment experience, he actively mentors veterans transitioning into technology and investment.

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Experience

  1. DataTribeManaging Directorcurrent2021 — presentJackson, Wyoming / Washington D.C.
  2. Founder's Equity PartnersCo-Founder & Managing Directorcurrent2015 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  3. XONABoard Membercurrent2021 — presentAnnapolis, Maryland, United States
  4. Strider TechnologiesBoard Observercurrent2022 — presentSalt Lake City, Utah, United States
  5. Dragos, Inc.Investor - Series Bcurrent2018 — presentHanover, Maryland, United States
  6. SpaceXInvestorcurrent2017 — presentHawthorne, California, United States
  7. Arctic WolfInvestor - Series Dcurrent2020 — presentMinneapolis, Minnesota, United States
  8. EnveilInvestor, Series Bcurrent2022 — presentFulton, Maryland, United States
  9. SparkCognitionInvestor, Series Bcurrent2018 — presentAustin, Texas, United States
  10. Cylance Inc.Investor, Series Dcurrent2016 — presentIrvine, California, United States
  11. US NavyUS Navy2003 — 2013

Education

  1. United States Naval AcademyBachelor of Science (BS), History2003 — 2007
  2. Georgetown UniversityMaster of Arts (MA), Ancient Studies/Civilization2008 — 2010
  3. HBX | Harvard Business SchoolCore: Credential of Readiness2015

Skills & more

Team Leadership4Communication2Leadership9Intelligence5Management5Strategy2Project Management3Military Operations7Military Training3Military Logistics2Research3Maritime Operations3
+11 moreMaritime SecurityConsultingIntelligence AnalysisCounterterrorismNavyEntrepreneurshipStart-upsProgram ManagementStrategic PartnershipsBusiness StrategySecurity Clearance

Languages Arabic · English · Spanish

  • TS/SCI Clearance

From Rob's professional profile.

Same school

Also attended United States Naval Academy59

Chad L. SummeBoard Member at CincyTechTony WellsVenture Partner at Copper Sky CapitalMike SteadmanFounder, Coach, USNA '10 — writing, coaching, and designing categories for underdog military veteran founders and CEOsJohn DillonInvestor at Alsop Louie PartnersJustin FreehVenture Partner at IronGate Capital AdvisorsDavid WhittakerVenture Partner at Elm Street Ventures

+ 53 more

Also attended Georgetown University320

Trae StephensPartner at Founders Fund and co-founder of AndurilLuciana LixandruPartner at Sequoia CapitalKatherine BoyleGeneral Partner at Andreessen Horowitz (American Dynamism)Tobi CokerDeal Partner at Felicis VenturesAna AndreescuInvestor at Index VenturesTed LeonsisFounder & Partner, Revolution Growth at Revolution

+ 314 more

Shared employers

Also worked at XONA3

Rob AckermanCo-Founder and Managing Partner at DataTribeTansel IsmailVice President at Energy Impact PartnersKevin EckertPartner at TFX Capital

Also worked at Strider Technologies6

Blake ModersitskiManaging Partner, Pelion VP at Juvo VenturesRob AckermanCo-Founder and Managing Partner at DataTribeMike JankeCo-Founder and Managing Partner at DataTribeMichael BrownPartner at Shield CapitalKristy MuirSenior Associate at Pelion Venture PartnersEthan VolkPrincipal at Atlantic Vantage Point

Also worked at Dragos, Inc.7

Robert Ackerman Jr.Managing Director and Founder at AllegisCyber CapitalRob AckermanCo-Founder and Managing Partner at DataTribeMike JankeCo-Founder and Managing Partner at DataTribeRob LeeVenture Partner at DataTribeJoydeep BhattacharyyaInvestor at Canaan PartnersBob WilliamsVenture Partner at Canaan Partners

+ 1 more

Also worked at Enveil5

Timothy EadesGeneral Partner and Fellow Founder at Cyber Mentor FundKurt SchererManaging Director at C5 CapitalRobert Ackerman Jr.Managing Director and Founder at AllegisCyber CapitalRob AckermanCo-Founder and Managing Partner at DataTribeSeetharam VenkateshInvestor at 8VC

Colleagues at TFX Capital

Brandon Shelton
Managing Partner at TFX Capital
Brent Blake
Venture Partner at TFX Capital
Brian
Advisor at TFX Capital
Brian Pope
Strategic Advisory Board Member at TFX Capital
Cindi
Investor at TFX Capital
Cindi Basenspiler
Venture Partner (Talent Partner) at TFX Capital
David Bray
Venture Partner (AI Expert) at TFX Capital
Dr. David A. Bray
Venture Partner at TFX Capital