Melissa Frakman
Chief Executive Officer at Emphasis Ventures
Profile
Melissa Frakman is CEO & Founding Partner of Emphasis Ventures (EMVC), a global early-stage venture capital firm investing in the future of fintech and commerce that is both in and inspired by India innovation.
EMVC is a trusted partner to India's local fintech ecosystem as well as leadership of financial services and internet companies around the world, with portfolio companies including Jar, Slice, Khatabook, Bureau, Flash, Clinikk, Tartan, and Monnai.
With over a decade in India, Frakman has led Asia investments, new market strategy, and partnerships worth over $1 billion for Fortune 500 companies and top pension funds, including building products in digital banking, payments, and insurtech.
Previously, Frakman was Vice President of Zomato prior to its landmark IPO, India Senior Director at Albright Stonebridge Group, Financial Services Director of the US-India Business Council, and program manager with early microfinance institutions.
She has been a product advisor to companies including Amazon, Uber, Principal Financial, and Remitly (IPO 2021) and served as guest lecturer on fintech at Harvard Business School, Cornell, and Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore.
Frakman is a recipient of the FT Innovation Asia Awards, Colin Powell Leadership Fellowship, Ward Medal for Economics, Global Women in Fintech Powerlist, and mentor to Techstars and the Government of India's Atal Innovation Mission.
She has been featured in the Washington Post, Financial Times, Forbes, Times of India and the New York Times.
Melissa Frakman active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Emphasis Ventures
 Emphasis Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Emphasis Ventures (EMVC) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 by Melissa Frakman. The firm is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. | Chief Executive Officer | 2018-07-31 |
Former positions of Melissa Frakman
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Remitly, Inc.
 Remitly, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Remitly, Inc. operates as a digital remittance company that provides mobile money transfer services. The firm enables consumers to make person-to-person international money transfers online through web and a proprietary mobile application. The company was founded by Matthew B. Oppenheimer, Shivaas Gulati, Motti Shechter and Joshua Hug in 2011 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Consultant / Advisor | 2018-12-30 |
Albright Stonebridge Group LLC
 Albright Stonebridge Group LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Albright Stonebridge Group engages in the provision of risk management services. It offers growth strategies, positioning, and strategic communications. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Director/Board Member | 2017-12-30 |
| ZOMATO LIMITED | Private Equity Investor | 2016-12-30 |
| Cornell University Council | Consultant / Advisor | 2015-12-30 |
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is a business organization that creates solutions for the betterment of communities and the world. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is based in Washington, and the CEO of the non-profit company is Suzanne P. Clark. The American company focuses on anticipating, developing, and deploying solutions to current and future challenges. The foundation is dedicated to strengthening long-term competitiveness and educating the public on the conditions necessary for businesses and communities to thrive. The company recently published a report on how businesses develop and evaluate their LGBTQ+ inclusive practices. | Director/Board Member | 2014-12-30 |
Training of Melissa Frakman
| Columbia University School of the Arts | Undergraduate Degree |
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| ZOMATO LIMITED | Transportation |
| Private companies | 6 |
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Emphasis Ventures
Emphasis Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Emphasis Ventures (EMVC) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 by Melissa Frakman. The firm is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. | Finance |
Albright Stonebridge Group LLC
Albright Stonebridge Group LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Albright Stonebridge Group engages in the provision of risk management services. It offers growth strategies, positioning, and strategic communications. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is a business organization that creates solutions for the betterment of communities and the world. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is based in Washington, and the CEO of the non-profit company is Suzanne P. Clark. The American company focuses on anticipating, developing, and deploying solutions to current and future challenges. The foundation is dedicated to strengthening long-term competitiveness and educating the public on the conditions necessary for businesses and communities to thrive. The company recently published a report on how businesses develop and evaluate their LGBTQ+ inclusive practices. | Commercial Services |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
 Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis. | Finance |
Remitly, Inc.
Remitly, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Remitly, Inc. operates as a digital remittance company that provides mobile money transfer services. The firm enables consumers to make person-to-person international money transfers online through web and a proprietary mobile application. The company was founded by Matthew B. Oppenheimer, Shivaas Gulati, Motti Shechter and Joshua Hug in 2011 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Technology Services |
| Cornell University Council |
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