Rob LeBlanc
Co-founder at Ambit Partners and an investor focused on bringing the search fund model to frontier and emerging markets, with prior experience building an ETA platform in South Africa and investing globally in searchers.
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Nov 3, 2025 • 53min
Pioneering Search in Frontier Markets
Rob LeBlanc, Co-founder of Ambit Partners, shares his insights on search fund investing in frontier markets. With a background in building an ETA platform in South Africa, he discusses adapting the search model globally. Key topics include the importance of local networks, cultural fluency, and the unique challenges of operating in less developed markets. Rob also explains how globalizing search offers new opportunities despite added complexities like currency risk and legal challenges. His fresh perspective on growth versus value strategies in emerging markets is particularly eye-opening.
Nov 1, 2021 • 39min
Ep 10: Rob LeBlanc [Ambit Partners] - Backing Maverick Searchers in New Markets
In this engaging discussion, Rob LeBlanc, Managing Partner of Ambit Partners, shares his journey from football to investment in emerging markets. He highlights the unique traits of 'maverick' searchers venturing into uncharted territories. The conversation delves into the $16 million fundraising for their inaugural fund and the attractive, uncorrelated asset class of search funds. Rob emphasizes the challenges and opportunities in South Africa's entrepreneurial landscape, along with strategies for connecting with investors and building robust search networks.
