Zephyr Management

About The Fund

Zephyr Management is a global private equity firm specializing in the growth capital investments in emerging markets, with a particular focus on India and Sri Lanka. Since its inception in 1994, Zephyr has supported over 90 portfolio companies with 26 investment funds, demonstrating their commitment to nurturing medium-sized enterprises that typically fall under the radar of larger private equity firms. Zephyr Management takes pride in identifying established companies that have clear and sustainable competitive advantages, proven business models, and the potential for growth to make compelling investment opportunities. Their minimum and maximum investment size is $3,630,000, signaling a highly targeted approach to financing. Zephyr advises and manages funds with a combined commitment and assets under management of over $1.2 billion, emphasizing their significant presence and influence in the regions where they operate. Specializing in merging ventures, Zephyr's strategy includes enabling entrepreneurs to realize their potential by providing necessary capital, as well as hands-on support and advisory services. The firm's investments span multiple sectors and include companies revolutionizing industries such as sustainable energy, micro-insurance, digitized retail distribution, telecommunications, affordable education, healthcare, financial wellness, and economic empowerment through digital finance solutions in Africa. They have a storied history of empowering companies such as Celtel, which revolutionized mobile telephony in Africa, and continue to support innovative early-stage companies through Zephyr Acorn, providing equity financing and business support in East Africa. Zephyr's business philosophy ties in with their aim of facilitating inclusive growth in emerging markets, a commitment that is deeply ingrained in their investment approach and long-term strategic vision.