Marcelo Franco

Marcelo Franco currently serves as the Managing Partner at Verve Capital, operating as a venture capital professional focused on institutional investments and portfolio development. In his leadership capacity at the firm, he directs capital allocation strategies, oversees fund management operations, and evaluates emerging market opportunities across various technology and enterprise sectors. As the primary executive driving the investment thesis at Verve Capital, Franco is responsible for sourcing prospective deals, conducting rigorous due diligence, and structuring financial transactions for new corporate partnerships. Beyond initial capital deployment, he actively participates in the governance of portfolio companies by providing strategic oversight, operational guidance, and structural support to founding teams navigating critical growth phases. Franco maintains a dedicated focus on venture capital asset management, leveraging his position to identify scalable business models and generate long-term financial returns for institutional stakeholders.