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David Frankel
Founder Collective; seed-stage discipline writing
Managing Partner at Founder Collective, a seed-stage fund he co-founded. He previously built and sold Internet Solutions, one of Africa's first large ISPs, giving him an operator background that informs his investment thesis. He is recognised for candid essays on the realities of seed funding and founder decision-making.
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Last updated
10 May 2026