David Frankel

Biography

David Frankel is listed by Founder Collective as a General Partner of the seed-stage firm, working from its Cambridge and New York offices. His firm bio credits him with leading the firm's investments in Coupang, SeatGeek, PillPack, Suno and Shield AI, and ranks him number 2 on the 2025 Midas Seed List. Before venture capital he was co-founder and CEO of Internet Solutions, a South African internet service provider acquired by NTT, and he co-founded NextUp, a youth employment accelerator in South Africa. He holds an honors degree in electrical engineering from Wits and an MBA with distinction from Harvard Business School.

Education

Honors degree in Electrical Engineering, Wits
MBA with distinction, Harvard Business School

Previous Experience

Co-founder & CEO, Internet Solutions (South African ISP, acquired by NTT)
Co-founder, NextUp (youth employment accelerator, South Africa)

Notable Investments

Coupang CPNGSeatGeekPillPackSunoShield AI

Career Timeline

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Co-founded and led Internet Solutions as CEO, which the firm's site describes as Africa's largest ISP and which was acquired by NTT.

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Co-founded NextUp, a youth employment accelerator in South Africa.

2025

Ranked number 2 on the 2025 Midas Seed List.

Sources & References

Founder Collective - David Frankel ↗Founder Collective - Team ↗Founder Collective - Portfolio ↗Founder Collective - FC A-Z ↗