SandMartin Impact Capital LLP (“SandMartin”) has announced a strategic partnership with Zephyr Management (“Zephyr”), a New York-based investment manager with over 30 years of experience across emerging markets. SandMartin is an Ireland-based investment firm dedicated to fostering sustainable development in sub–Saharan Africa by providing catalytic capital to early-stage companies.

SandMartin’s portfolio includes innovative businesses serving the African markets including clean energy, telecom, fintech and health care. Under the new partnership, the Zephyr team will assist the Sandmartin portfolio companies in strategic planning, management development and capital raising. Zephyr plans to leverage its long operating history in Africa and its global networks to support the business development and expansion plans of the SandMartin investee companies.

“We are excited about the partnership with Zephyr, whose deep emerging markets expertise and extensive network will be invaluable to our portfolio companies,” said Conor O’Donnell, Founder and Chairman of Forsage Holdings, the main investor in SandMartin. “We believe this collaboration will significantly accelerate the growth of SandMartin’s investments, creating long-term value for all stakeholders.”

Commenting on the partnership, Mukul Gulati, President and CIO of Zephyr Management, said, “Zephyr has a long and proud track record of partnering with funds to drive success.  We are excited about the partnership with the SandMartin team, which has an impressive track record of supporting innovative businesses. We look forward to contributing to the success of the Fund’s portfolio by providing hands-on strategic and operational expertise.”

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