Kemal Farid

Kemal Farid is a veteran technology entrepreneur and innovation investor who currently serves as the COO and Co-Founder of Everest Financial.1 Here are some key details about his background and experience:

Professional Experience

Everest Financial: Kemal has been the COO and Co-Founder of Everest Financial since December 2019. The company is based in Houston and New York City, offering financial technology and services solutions to companies, entrepreneurs, and fund managers.1

L37: Concurrently, he is a General Partner and Co-Founder at L37, a hybrid venture capital and private equity investment firm. L37 works with executive and founding teams to leverage frameworks, systems, capital, and talent for investors and impact at scale.1

Farid Ventures: Since November 2013, Kemal has been the Managing Director of Farid Ventures, a family office that provides capital and advisory services for early and growth-stage enterprises in industrial, scientific, and financial domains.1

Previous Roles

Merrick: Kemal founded Merrick in June 1992 and served as its CEO and Board Member until December 2014. Merrick was a leader in oil and gas production data management and hydrocarbon accounting software, managing one-third of US oil and gas production.1

Other Involvements

• Kemal has held leadership positions in the Society of Petroleum Engineers, including chairing various committees and the Digital Energy Technical Section.1
• He has been a Charter Member and Board of Directors Chairman for OPEN Houston.1

Education

Kemal Farid attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).1

Kemal's extensive experience in technology entrepreneurship, innovation investment, and the energy sector has shaped his career and current roles in financial technology and venture capital.