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Rob Eloff

Private Equity and Investor Investor, co-founder.

United States

Overview 

Rob Eloff is a private equity and venture capital investor, known for co-founding Lateral Frontiers VC and serving as its Managing Partner. With a background that includes executive roles at top financial institutions like Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse, he has expertise in leading investments and serving on boards of various companies, particularly focusing on FinTech startups at different stages of growth. Eloff's career highlights include co-founding Lateral Frontiers VC and holding executive positions at prominent financial institutions like Goldman Sachs. He also brings a wealth of experience in investment management and board advisory roles across a range of sectors, with a specific focus on FinTech companies at various stages of development.

Work Experience 

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Lateral Frontiers VC

  • Co-Founder & Managing Partner

    2017 - Current

    Co-Founder of institutional venture capital fund investing in early-stage and growth technology companies in emerging markets and the US. Co-manage a portfolio of investments while overseeing sourcing and due diligence. Responsible for recruiting a dynamic international team in addition to managing investor relations, fundraising, and content generation. Invested in 23 companies while building an eight-strong team of investment professionals in addition to serving on the board of five companies; delivering a top decile return for investors.

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Pngme (We're Hiring)

  • Investor & Advisor

    2020

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SeamlessHR

  • Board Member

    2020

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Kountable

  • Investor & Board Member

    2021 - 2022

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AppZone Group

  • Board Member

    2018 - 2020

Family Office

  • Director

    2014 - 2018

    Served as an investor and advisor to banks and technology companies in both the US and emerging markets and oversaw family office investments in private equity, real estate and public markets.

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African Capital Investments

  • Investment Director

    2014 - 2016

    Served as Investments Director at boutique merchant bank and co-led acquisition of commercial and retail banks on behalf of a financial services private equity fund. ACI was established to capitalize and contribute to the emergence of the African middle class driven by strong economic growth, demographic trends, and urbanization. ACI specializes in deal origination, corporate advisory and deal placement in addition to making principal investments in Sub Saharan African opportunities.

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Goldman Sachs

  • Executive Director

    2009 - 2013

    Hedge fund cross-asset team in London with a focus on emerging markets. Managed a high-performing international capital markets team

Goldman Sachs is a multinational financial services firm providing securities, investment banking, and management services.

goldmansachs.com
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Credit Suisse

  • Associate

    2008 - 2009

    Sales and Trading, Hedge Fund coverage, EMEA

Credit Suisse Group is a financial services company that advises clients in all aspects of finance.

credit-suisse.com
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J.P. Morgan

  • Analyst

    2006 - 2008

    Sales and Trading, EMEA and Latin America

J.P. Morgan Ventures Energy Corporation provides commodity risk management solutions in both the physical .

jpmorgan.com

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