Rob Eloff

Rob Eloff is an experienced investor and venture capitalist with a focus on technology companies in emerging markets and the United States. Here are some key details about his background and current roles:

Professional Experience

Rob Eloff currently serves as the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Lateral Frontiers VC, a position he has held since 2017.1 In this role, he:

• Co-founded an institutional venture capital fund
• Invests in early-stage and growth technology companies
• Co-manages a portfolio of investments
• Oversees sourcing and due diligence
• Manages investor relations, fundraising, and content generation

Additionally, Rob holds several other positions:

• Investor & Advisor at Pngme (We're Hiring) since August 20201
• Board Member at SeamlessHR since July 20201
• Previously served as an Investor & Board Member at Kountable from January 2021 to September 20221

Previous Experience

Rob has an extensive background in finance and investments:

• Director at a Family Office (2014-2018)
• Investment Director at African Capital Investments (2014-2016)
• Executive Director at Goldman Sachs (2009-2013)
• Associate at Credit Suisse (2008-2009)
• Analyst at J.P. Morgan (2006-2008)1

Education

• Masters in Finance from the University of Cambridge12
• Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics from the University of Cape Town1

Investment Focus

Rob Eloff's investment range is reported to be between $100K and $5.0M, with a sweet spot of $1.5M.2 He is particularly active in the FinTech sector, appearing in rankings for Seed, Series A, and Series B investments in this area.2

Languages

Rob is proficient in multiple languages, including:

• English and Afrikaans (native or bilingual proficiency)
• Spanish (professional working proficiency)
• Russian (limited working proficiency)
• French (elementary proficiency)1

Through his various roles and experiences, Rob Eloff has established himself as a prominent figure in the venture capital and technology investment landscape, particularly in emerging markets and the United States.