Supporting Emerging Enterprises in India

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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The value chain for construction materials in India is unorganized and fragmented with large dependencies on manual processes. The market is currently plagued by poor quality of materials, inefficient logistics, and unorganized and irregular supply that increase project execution costs, resulting in unsatisfied customers. ZippMat is a provider of Read more

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

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

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

Curefoods is one of the market leaders in the cloud kitchen business in India. Cloud kitchens are cooking facilities set up for the preparation of delivery-only meals. Curefoods manages multiple recognized food brands including Eatfit, Yumlane, Aligarh House Biryani, and Cakezone. The company has incorporated technology across all operations including cooking, packaging, Read more waste management, to improve efficiency. The company receives orders on its mobile application or website, prepares the order, and delivers the meals to its customers' doorsteps. Curefoods also delivers via third party mobile applications. Read less

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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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The agri-outputs value chain is highly fragmented and opaque. Buyers are dependent on physical marketplaces to execute transactions. Buyers and sellers are often localized and small, resulting in margin loss due to inefficient operations and lack of economies of scale. Poshn is an online marketplace for the wholesale of agri-commodities, mainly non-perishables. Read more The company is organizing the market and digitally enabling transactions between food processors and wholesalers through its platform. Poshn strives to enable access to good quality products through the company’s platform at competitive prices for both buyers and suppliers. Once orders are placed, the company ensures timely delivery of goods. Read less

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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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Global trade imposes cost complexities on small and mid-size exporters due to customs documentation and trading regulations. Limited transparency from global freight forwarders increases costs and timelines. Lengthy payment cycles and tracking difficulties cause delayed deliveries, resulting in low customer retention. 20Cube Logistics is an emerging-markets-Read morefocused, asset-light, digital logistics company with offerings in air and sea freight forwarding, warehousing services, and third-party logistics (3PL). 20Cube's digital platform for clients strives to ensure transparency and complete control of shipments. The platform provides real-time information and package visibility to 20Cube's customers. Read less

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

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

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