Emily M. Brakebill

Founding Partner, Head of IR & COO at HMI Capital

Emily M. Brakebill is a Founding Partner, Head of Investor Relations, COO at HMI since inception. In addition, Emily sits on the Management Committee and was on the Investment Committee from inception through 2018. Prior to joining the firm, Emily spent four years as a Vice President and Investment Manager at Columbus Nova Partners, a private investment management firm with over $1.5 billion under management. At Columbus Nova, she was responsible for sourcing and executing principal transactions for the Columbus Nova Opportunity Fund. In addition, she served as the co-founder and COO of COVA Capital, a specialty finance fund. Prior to Columbus Nova, Emily served as Vice President and Investment Manager at Sirrom Capital, where she made investments in the software, service, retail and manufacturing sectors. Emily previously spent two years in Strategic Development and as an Assistant to the Founder / CEO of a publicly traded restaurant chain. She also spent significant time in operating roles at two internet service businesses. At the beginning of her career, Emily was a Financial Analyst in Corporate Finance at Montgomery Securities.

Emily received an A.B. with highest honors from Stanford University and an M.B.A. with distinction from Harvard Business School. After completing a 3-year term as Board Chair, she currently serves on the National Board of Directors for the non-profit, Kesem, a nationwide community that supports children through and beyond their parent’s cancer. A native San Franciscan and huge sports fan (top billing goes to SF 49ers, SF Giants, Golden State Warriors, Stanford football, UK basketball), Emily lives in San Francisco with her three kids and their dog, Teddy.

Timeline

  • Founding Partner, Head of IR & COO

    Current role

  • Founding Partner, Head of Investor Relations, COO & CCO

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