Zephyr Management

General contacts

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

1994

AUM

$215 M

Location

New York, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe Africa Asia

ESG Focus

Impact investor

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Zephyr Management is a private equity firm based in New York, founded in 1994. The firm is known for its focus on emerging markets and has a team of 29 professionals, including 7 partners. Zephyr Management differentiates itself by sponsoring and managing highly focused private equity investment funds, each with a dedicated management team tailored to specific investment opportunities.

The firm invests in medium-sized enterprises across various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, and technology. Zephyr Management typically engages in growth and expansion stages, with a focus on emerging markets such as Africa and India. The firm manages several funds, including Zephyr Private Equity Funds with an AUM of $215 million, and is a member of trade associations like the Emerging Markets Private Equity Association.

Notable investments by Zephyr Management include Aza Finance - a digital currency payments company, BatX Energies - a battery recycling firm, Turaco - a micro-insurance provider, Ripplr - a logistics services provider, and Celtel - a telecom company. These investments highlight the firm's commitment to supporting innovative companies in emerging markets.

Industry

Retail Transportation Energy HealthTech Agriculture Education Financial Services Logistics Technology Telecommunications Fintech Healthcare Services Industrial Other Edtech Marketing and Advertising AgriTech

Zephyr Management Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Zephyr Private Equity Funds	Private Equity (PE)	Edtech Financial Services Fintech Marketing and Advertising Telecommunications Logistics AgriTech	Seed Series A Series B	North America Asia	$5-10 m	$215 M	December 1994

Contacts

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Title

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Thomas C. Barry Chairman

Chairman

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Nikhil Sultania Vice President, Accounts and Finance

Vice President, Accounts and Finance

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FAQs about Zephyr Management

Is Zephyr Management a venture capital or private equity firm?

Zephyr Management is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A, Seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Zephyr Management located?

Zephyr Management is located in New York, New York, United States.

When was Zephyr Management founded?

Zephyr Management was founded in 1994.

What sectors and industries does Zephyr Management invest in?

Zephyr Management invests in companies and startups in Retail, Transportation, Energy, HealthTech, Agriculture, Education, Financial Services, Logistics, Technology, Telecommunications, Fintech, Healthcare Services, Industrial, Other, Edtech, Marketing and Advertising, AgriTech.

What is Zephyr Management geographical focus of investments?

Zephyr Management invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Africa, Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does Zephyr Management typically invest in?

Zephyr Management invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Zephyr Management investment?

Zephyr Management usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Zephyr Management?

Zephyr Management has around $215m assets under management.

When was Zephyr Management last fund created?

Zephyr Management last fund was created/launched in 1994-12-15

Is Zephyr Management impact investor?

Yes, Zephyr Management is impact investor.

What are the contacts of Zephyr Management?

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