Melissa is a finance nerd turned founder who leads Ark Angel Alliance and supports startups across the state. She’s worked in venture capital and private equity, holds both a BBA and MBA in Finance, and brings a practical, approachable style to fundraising strategy, financial modeling, and pitch decks.
Melissa Kepmkes
Area(s) of Expertise
Venture Capital, Private Equity, Angel Investing, Fintech, Proptech, Entrepreneurship & Startups
Description of Area(s) of Expertise
Fundraising & Capital Access (venture, angels, family offices, alternative financing); Financial Modeling & Forecasting (budgets, cash flow, valuations); Investor Relations & Storytelling (pitch decks, term sheets, positioning); Strategic Growth & Scaling (capital strategy, resource planning, operations). Additional expertise in Real Estate & Asset-Based Business Models (proptech, storage, housing, impact investments)
Consulting Preference
I would love to work with founders on the critical pieces that unlock growth: fundraising strategy, financial models that make sense to investors, and pitch decks that clearly tell your story.
Certifications
MBA