John Frankel is a British-American venture capitalist and investor born on January 1, 1961, in the United Kingdom. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Manchester in 1982. Early in his career, Frankel worked as an investment banker at Merrill Lynch, gaining experience in finance and deal-making that informed his later venture capital work. In 2008, he founded ff Venture Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in New York City, where he serves as founder and managing partner. The firm specializes in technology startups with a strong emphasis on Israeli and U.S.-based companies, reflecting Frankel's deep involvement in the Israeli tech ecosystem. Notable investments under his leadership include Wix.com (a web development platform), Via (a ride-sharing service), and Taboola. Frankel's approach emphasizes supporting founders with scalable ideas in software, cybersecurity, and transportation technologies. His professional network extends to consulting roles involving foreign influence, particularly with Israel, positioning him as a key figure in transatlantic tech influence networks and cross-border tech innovation. He maintains a relatively low public profile outside professional circles while continuing to influence the startup scene through sectors driving digital transformation and economic growth between the U.S. and Israel.