Benjamin Zeitoun

Who is Benjamin Zeitoun?

Benjamin Zeitoun is an investing partner at Starburst Ventures, a venture capital fund focused on early-stage aerospace and defense startups.24 He previously served as the program director at Starburst Accelerator, where he helped over 120 early-stage startups.1

Zeitoun focuses on investing in companies building category-defining products for industrial applications.4 He looks for startups with strong technical founders and a clear path to market.1

Some key facts about Benjamin Zeitoun:

• He is based in New York and attended ESSEC Business School3
• He previously held roles at AeroCloud and Outpost5
• In 2022, Starburst portfolio companies he invested in raised over $130 million6
• He is a frequent speaker at aerospace events like the Space Symposium7

Zeitoun believes the key to successful venture investing is getting the timing right - identifying the right companies at the right stage of market maturity.1 He is optimistic about the future of electric and autonomous aircraft, but sees challenges in developing the necessary infrastructure.1