Bob Finch, Talis Capital

Bob Finch is a co-founder of Talis Capital and an oil industry veteran who spent over 35 years at Vitol. See contact routes.

About Bob Finch

Bob Finch is a co-founder of Talis Capital and an oil industry veteran who spent over 35 years at Vitol, serving as head of trading and a board member for more than 15 years while helping the firm become the world’s largest energy trading company. Talis Capital invests in early-stage technology companies across the UK, US, Europe, and Israel, typically from seed to Series B, with a focus on high-conviction, category-defining ventures. The firm has invested over $600 million since 2009 and often leads rounds, such as its Series A investment in cybersecurity firm Darktrace in 2015. Notable portfolio companies include Darktrace, Onfido, iwoca, Pirate Studios, Luminance, Ÿnsect, and Garten. Finch’s distinctive point of view stems from his deep energy-sector background, which informs Talis’s strategic approach to backing disruptive tech with global potential, though no public writing by him is cited in available sources.

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Role
Managing Director
Organization
Talis Capital
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Investor type
Venture Capital

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