Enabling Entrepreneurs Across Emerging Markets Since 1994

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Investment funds
 sponsored and/or managed

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Portfolio companies
supported

$ 1.2 .2+Bn

In combined
commitments and AUM

EVs in India are gaining market share due to lower costs of operations compared to Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles. The cost of charging an EV is significantly lower than the cost of filling a vehicle with gasoline. As EV adoption grows in India, the EV industry must ensure availability of raw materials and reduce the environmental impact of improper Read more

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BatX is a Zephyr Peacock portfolio company. Zephyr Peacock provides provides equity financing for fast growing, early to growth stage companies in India.

Note: The portfolio companies showcased on this page are illustrative examples of the portfolio holdings for the various Zephyr Strategies.

Only 2% of the sub-Saharan Africa society is insured against sickness and accidents. Most individuals do not have insurance because of a dearth of affordable options, leaving many people in the region without a safety net. Turaco is a micro-insurance company changing healthcare financing in emerging markets. The company offers simple, quality health, life, Read more

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Turaco is a Zephyr Acorn portfolio company. Zephyr Acorn provides equity financing and business support to innovative early-stage companies in East Africa.

Note: The portfolio companies showcased on this page are illustrative examples of the portfolio holdings for the various Zephyr Strategies.

Distribution companies in India play a critical role in facilitating the supply chain of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). These companies tend to be local, subscale, and deficient in the use of technology, with a focus on high-volume retailers. Smaller retailers suffer from a lack of access to reliable supply chains which are dominated by traditional distribution Read more

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Ripplr is a Zephyr Peacock portfolio company. Zephyr Peacock provides equity financing for fast growing, early to growth stage companies in India.

Note: The portfolio companies showcased on this page are illustrative examples of the portfolio holdings for the various Zephyr Strategies.

In the 1990s, Africa lacked telecom infrastructure despite a huge demand for the service. International telecom companies were hesitant to invest in Africa due to perceived risks in the region. Celtel was founded in 1998 to provide low-cost telephony to populations of Africa. The company offered the largest contiguous GSM cellular network in terms of geographic coverage Read more

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Celtel (divested) was a portfolio company of Strategy: ZM Africa. The strategy made private equity investments in South Africa and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.

Note: The portfolio companies showcased on this page are illustrative examples of the portfolio holdings for the various Zephyr Strategies.

India has approximately 425,000 private schools, mostly affordable private schools (APS), that have a significant need for financing but struggle to raise funds from traditional banking channels. Varthana provides loans to affordable private schools and allied educational institutions who use the proceeds to expand their infrastructure, improve learning Read more

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Varthana (divested) was a Zephyr Peacock portfolio company. Zephyr Peacock provides provides equity financing for fast growing, early to growth stage companies in India.

Note: The portfolio companies showcased on this page are illustrative examples of the portfolio holdings for the various Zephyr Strategies.

Only a small fraction of people in Africa have health insurance mainly due to high premium costs. Many seek medical help only in acute illnesses, potentially putting themselves at risk of financial hardship because of prohibitive healthcare expenses. Antara Health strives to provide affordable, high-quality healthcare plans. Antara’s customers benefit from Read more comprehensive health and financial protection, and personalized care coordination. Members can also access care providers across Kenya through the company's partnership with hospital groups with the assurance of having a reliable partner in their and their loved ones' healthcare journey. Read less

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Antara is a Zephyr Acorn portfolio company. Zephyr Acorn provides equity financing and business support to innovative early-stage companies in East Africa.

Note: The portfolio companies showcased on this page are illustrative examples of the portfolio holdings for the various Zephyr Strategies.

There are close to two million international college students enrolled in U.S. and Canadian universities. Access to educational loans is significantly limited for these students. Non-U.S. citizens cannot secure U.S. Federal student loans and the private banks and lenders typically lend only to students with a U.S. co-signer. MPower Financing has developed unique underwriting Read more

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MPower is a Zephyr Peacock portfolio company. Zephyr Peacock provides provides equity financing for fast growing, early to growth stage companies in India.

Note: The portfolio companies showcased on this page are illustrative examples of the portfolio holdings for the various Zephyr Strategies.

During the 1980s, due to widespread instability and the collapse of most African economies, international banks withdrew from the continent. West Africa was left bankless. Ecobank is a home- grown bank that was founded in 1985 to provide reliable banking services in West Africa. Today, the Ecobank brand is synonymous with banking in Africa. Ecobank operates Read more

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Ecobank (divested) was a portfolio company of Strategy: Pan-African Investment. The strategy made private equity investments across the African continent.

Note: The portfolio companies showcased on this page are illustrative examples of the portfolio holdings for the various Zephyr Strategies.

Many low-wage workers in Africa struggle to manage their finances, often spending their earnings quickly and taking small but frequent loans which become costly in the long run. Power Financial Wellness offers comprehensive financial services in Africa to help workers and companies with financial management. The company’s services include cash flow Read more

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Power is a Zephyr Acorn portfolio company. Zephyr Acorn provides equity financing and business support to innovative early-stage companies in East Africa.

Note: The portfolio companies showcased on this page are illustrative examples of the portfolio holdings for the various Zephyr Strategies.

Many African companies struggle to grow due to limited access to global markets. African companies face difficulties working with banks in more developed countries, facing delays, lost transfers, and limited transaction transparency. Heavy reliance on the US dollar results in frequent delays for making international payments. In addition, connectivity within Read more banking networks and mobile payment channels are weak across many African markets. Aza Finance, formerly BitPesa, is a digital currency payments and trading company that helps African businesses with international money transfer services. Money transfers through AZA's platform are faster, cheaper, and more secure than traditional options. Read less

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Aza is a Zephyr Acorn portfolio company. Zephyr Acorn provides equity financing and business support to innovative early-stage companies in East Africa.

Note: The portfolio companies showcased on this page are illustrative examples of the portfolio holdings for the various Zephyr Strategies.