Zeal Capital Partners
Zeal Capital Partners, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Washington, DC, is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage businesses across financial technology, employment pathways, and health equity verticals.
History
Zeal Capital Partners was founded in 2020 by Nasir Qadree. The firm quickly established itself in the Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals industry. With headquarters in Washington, DC, Zeal Capital Partners has built a solid reputation focusing on early-stage businesses. The company is recognized in the industry for its Inclusive Investing™ strategy and aims to generate above market rate returns alongside creating a positive impact.
Services
Zeal Capital Partners is engaged in the venture capital and private equity domain. The firm focuses on early-stage investments, particularly in financial technology, employment pathways, and health equity. Their strategic approach, termed Inclusive Investing™, aims to narrow wealth, skills, and healthcare gaps. Zeal Capital Partners collaborates with diverse management teams to build high-growth companies.
Investments
Zeal Capital Partners has a notable investment portfolio. Key investments include leading Rising Team's $8 million Series A, and investing in Seven Starling's Series A and Jiseki. Other significant investments made by the firm include Auxa Health, which raised a $5.2 million seed round and received Nasdaq recognition, and GigEasy, which secured $1.3 million in pre-seed funding. These investments reflect the firm's commitment to fostering high-growth businesses in their target sectors.
Founder
Nasir Qadree, the founder of Zeal Capital Partners, is known for his vision of partnering with diverse management teams to build high-growth companies. Since the founding of Zeal Capital Partners in 2020, Qadree has been instrumental in driving the firm's Inclusive Investing™ strategy, which aims to close gaps in wealth, skills, and healthcare, both in the United States and globally.
Recognition
Zeal Capital Partners has earned significant recognition in the venture capital landscape. The firm has been listed in the ImpactAssets IA 50 for three consecutive years, underscoring its commitment to generating above-market returns and making a social impact. This recognition highlights Zeal Capital Partners' standing in the industry as a reputable and impactful investment firm.