Xora Appoints Eric Rosenblum as General Partner to Expand U.S. Presence and Deepen AI Investments

SINGAPORE & SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xora Innovation (“Xora”), the early-stage AI and deep tech venture firm backed by Temasek, today announced the appointment of Eric Rosenblum as General Partner. Based in Silicon Valley, Rosenblum will focus on expanding Xora’s presence in the U.S., and accelerate the firm’s investments in category-defining companies across AI infrastructure, Applied AI, and Deep Tech.

The appointment follows a period of strong momentum for Xora’s portfolio, including the acquisition of Celestial AI by Marvell Technology, as well as investments in high-velocity companies such as Amperesand, Bedrock Robotics, Rhoda AI, Upscale AI, and Vinci.

Rosenblum joins from Foothill Ventures, where he built the firm as a leading early-stage deep tech investor as its Managing Partner. He has led investments across semiconductors, energy systems, and industrial automation including Amperesand, HyperLight, Aether Fuels, Quintessent, Coreshell, and AM Batteries. A seasoned operator, Rosenblum’s career spans product leadership roles at Google and Palantir, as well as scaling startups as COO of Drawbridge (acquired by LinkedIn) and CEO of Smartpay (acquired by Ping An Group).

Strengthening Leadership to Capture New Wave of AI Innovation

“Eric has a rare full stack background, where he’s built software at top global AI and tech companies, founded and successfully exited startups, and then proved that he can hunt and win as an investor,” said Phil Inagaki, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer, Xora. “Most importantly, he has earned deep trust from founders through relentless and authentic support. This, combined with his domain understanding of both the AI software and hardware layers, makes him a huge asset for our founders and a formidable addition to our investment team.”

“We’re in the middle of one of the most significant innovation cycles in decades, driven by how AI is being built and deployed,” said Eric Rosenblum, General Partner, Xora. “Through our co-investments, I’ve seen how Xora works closely with founders to scale companies in complex, high-stakes sectors. Their level of commitment and operational capabilities as former entrepreneurs go far beyond capital, and that’s what it takes to build enduring companies in this moment.”

About Xora Innovation

Xora provides capital and commitment to AI and deep tech entrepreneurs transforming essential industries. The firm invests across three key sectors: AI Infrastructure, Applied AI, and Deep Tech. Xora supports its portfolio companies for the long term through its expertise and by leveraging the extensive network of its anchor LP, Temasek. For more information, visit xora.vc.