Emancipation Capital

Overview

Emancipation Capital is a hedge fund based in New York, NY, specializing in event-driven and long/short equity strategies. The firm focuses on identifying deep value opportunities within the technology sector, employing fundamental analysis to assess potential investments. Emphasis is placed on business models with large recurring revenue streams, such as enterprise software, IT services, and business process outsourcing. The fund adopts an activist posture when appropriate to generate alpha, seeking catalysts or acting as the catalyst to unlock value that the market may not recognize. Founded in 2003, Emancipation Capital is led by Charles Frumberg, who serves as the Managing Member. With 25 years of investment experience, including 14 years in analytical, deal, and investment roles at various investment banks, Frumberg co-headed equities at SG Cowen and was a member of SG's merchant and venture banking committees. He also co-headed global research at UBS Securities and led technology investments for their merchant bank. Frumberg earned a BS in economics from New York University in 1979 and attended NYU’s Stern School of Business as part of its BS/MBA program. He has served on the board of directors of several public and private companies. Emancipation Capital's investment philosophy centers on identifying undervalued opportunities within the technology sector and actively engaging to unlock value. The firm employs a disciplined approach to risk management and seeks to generate superior returns for its investors through a combination of fundamental analysis and strategic activism.