Xora Innovation, a Singapore-based early-stage AI and deep tech venture firm, has appointed Eric Rosenblum as General Partner, according to its announcement on Wednesday.
Based in Silicon Valley, Rosenblum is tasked with scaling Xora’s presence in the US, while accelerating deployments into companies spanning AI infrastructure, applied AI, and deep tech.
The appointment comes amid growing traction across Xora’s portfolio, including the acquisition of Celestial AI by Marvell Technology, alongside bets on startups such as Amperesand, Bedrock Robotics, Rhoda AI, Upscale AI, and Vinci.
Rosenblum joins from Foothill Ventures, where he served as managing partner and built out its early-stage deep tech investment energy. His track record includes backing companies in semiconductors, energy systems, and industrial automation.
Prior to investing, he held product roles at Google and Palantir Technologies, and took on operating roles at startups including Drawbridge and Smartpay, both of which were later acquired by LinkedIn and Ping An Group, respectively.
“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 of 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.”
Roseblum said the firm is operating in “one of the most significant innovation cycles in decades,” driven by how AI is being built and deployed.
“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.”
Backed by Temasek, Xora has been actively deploying capital in AI-focused startups. The firm recently led a $19.3-million investment in NeuBird AI, a US-based creator of agentic AI for production operations.
It also participated in Amperesand’s $80-million Series A round last year, which was co-anchored by Walden Catalyst Ventures and Temasek via Robson Investment.
