Together, we redefine the meaning of success.

At Melka Capital, we are proud to be a global team with experts from all corners of the world. Our highly skilled and experienced group of professionals is ready to help you take your venture to new heights. Our team includes investors, entrepreneurs, and business operators who work together to bring you unparalleled value. We’ve carefully picked each team member for their impressive track records and unique backgrounds, consistently leading to tremendous growth. These like-minded individuals share a patient and dedicated approach and are always willing to go above and beyond to ensure your success.

The Team

Danny Mikhail Founder and CEO of Melka Capital
Brooke Coakley Project Manager at Melka Capital in Scottsdale Arizona
Phillip McCollum CPA at Melka Capital

  • Founder & CEO

    Danny Mikhail’s entrepreneurial passion ignited at 13, propelling him to numerous successful exits. He started his journey by exploring day-trading technology stocks, which led to his early triumph. At 18, he became the youngest Papa John’s franchisee in the company’s history and spearheaded sales and marketing efforts at multiple locations. In his early twenties, he founded a prosperous financial technology company, later acquired by Alvarez & Marsal Capital. Formerly CEO and founder of Zuza, he led its rise and acquisition by one of the nation’s largest publicly traded companies. Currently, he serves on multiple boards and is the CEO and founder of Melka Capital, a venture capital firm. Mr. Mikhail’s journey exemplifies an unwavering commitment to transforming businesses and technology.

  • Project Manager

    Brooke is a proud graduate of Arizona State University, where she earned her degree in Business Communication. She thrives in dynamic environments and excels at translating ideas into organized plans. She places great emphasis on collaboration, recognizing the unique strengths of each team member to maximize collective potential. Committed to ongoing improvement, Brooke is continuously seeking innovative tools and techniques to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness. Staying ahead of industry trends and embracing new technologies is not only a professional responsibility but also a passion. Outside of work, Brooke enjoys quality time with loved ones. Whether she's hosting dinner parties or cozy get-togethers with friends, her love for bringing people together recharges her creativity and energy.

  • CPA, J.D.

    Phillip (Phil) McCollum, Jr. specializes in tax planning, consulting and compliance work for privately held businesses and their owners. He’s known for connecting with people, being someone they can talk to and someone who can help them. “My goal is to help people achieve solutions to their problems. That could be a client problem as far as an IRS matter is concerned or a client trying to figure out how to reduce their tax. Maybe it’s helping a young team member through their first tax season.” Before joining Henry+Horne in 2015, Phil worked as a Tax Principal at a National CPA Firm in Phoenix and as Associate Legal Counsel at the Illinois Department of Revenue. He received his Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Northern Illinois University and his Juris Doctor from Valparaiso University School of Law. When he’s not working, you can find Phil spending time with his wife and three daughters, hiking, running and attending sporting events. He’s a Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bears fan and once caddied for Michael Jordan when he was in college.