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    Benjamin Zeitoun

    Investor focused on tough industries, software & edge

    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

    Highlights

    Aug 23 · revolution.aero
    How do VCs vet early stage startups? - Revolution.aero

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    Experience

    Investing at Starburst Ventures

    Education

    Master's degree, Strategy and Management of International Business (SMIB), ESSEC Business School, 2014 - 2015, Specialized in Consulting Methodologies, 2009 - 2014

    Location

    New York, New York, United States