Zeal Capital Partners
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Washington, DC, United States
Countries of investment
- United States
Investment stages
- Pre-Seed
- Seed
Industries
- Fintech
- Health & Wellness
- Educational Tech
About
ZEAL Capital Partners is an inclusive venture capital firm dedicated to investing in overlooked and underestimated founders building high-growth companies, particularly in fintech and the future of work sectors. The firm combines catalytic capital with deep industry expertise and a nationwide network to drive both outsized returns and broad economic impact.
ZEAL Capital Partners is an inclusive venture capital firm dedicated to investing in overlooked and underestimated founders building high-growth companies, particularly in fintech and the future of work sectors. The firm combines catalytic capital with deep industry expertise and a nationwide network to drive both outsized returns and broad economic impact.
Investment Thesis
ZEAL Capital Partners is dedicated to inclusive investing, backing overlooked and underestimated founders with a focus on impactful, early-stage investments. They aim to build diverse, high-growth companies by providing capital and strategic support.
Manager's Experience
Founded in 2020 and based in Washington, DC, ZEAL's leadership has 20-29 years of cumulative experience in impact investing and inclusive economies. Founder and Managing Partner Nasir Qadree previously led AT&T’s $400 million Aspire Social Investment Fund and Village Capital's US Economic Opportunity portfolio, with deep expertise in education, financial services, and health tech. Partner Stefanie Thomas has a background in innovation, inclusive economies, and capital accessibility.
Team
Nasir Qadree - Founder & Managing Partner
Stefanie Thomas Martin - Partner
Emily Zhen - Principal
Richard Odior - Principal
Tom Blaisdell - Senior Advisor
Susannah Burrage - Head of Portfolio Management
Portfolio
AdeptID
Certiverse
Daivergent
Esusu
Ferry
Hound
Humanly
Icon Savings Plan
Pay Theory
Presta
Sigo Seguros
Stratyfy
Wellthi
Year One
Harness
Edvisorly
Gig Easy
Muse
ViuHealth
Aster
Auxa Health
Rising Team
Medley
Ask Humans
Path
Sivil
Kaya AI
Seven Starling
Astronaut
WHY
Primary Health
Bags
Remynt
Debbie
Rowm
Binkey
City Detect
High Note
PraxisPro
Daemo