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Zephyr Acorn

Africa, Nairobi Area, Kenya, Kabete

Description

Zephyr Acorn provides equity financing and business support to innovative early-stage companies in East Africa.

Investor Profile

Zephyr Acorn has backed more than 7 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Kenya, Uganda, India.
  • Strong thematic focus on Financial Services, Banking, Insurance.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (57%)
  • Series A (29%)
  • Pre Seed (14%)

Country Focus

  • Kenya (71%)
  • Uganda (14%)
  • India (14%)

Industry Focus

  • Financial Services
  • Banking
  • Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Insurtech
  • Internet
  • Life Insurance
  • Agriculture
  • Recruiting
  • Software
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Zephyr Acorn frequently co-invest with?

African Renaissance Partners
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 1
Norrsken Accelerator
Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm
Co-Investments: 1
The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 1
AfricInvest
Africa, Tunis, Tunisia, Tunis
Co-Investments: 2
Novastar Ventures
Africa, Nairobi Area, Kenya, Nairobi
Co-Investments: 2
ImpactAssets
North America, Maryland, United States, Bethesda
Co-Investments: 1
BG
North America, Missouri, United States, St Louis
Co-Investments: 1
Mercy Corps Ventures
North America, Oregon, United States, Portland
Co-Investments: 2
University Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Zephyr Acorn often collaborate with?

Wes Schwalje
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Shared Deals: 1
MB
Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm
Shared Deals: 1
Samir Shah
Asia, Maharashtra, India, Mumbai
Shared Deals: 1
SA
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
AN
Europe, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain, Valencia
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Zephyr Acorn?

Emata

Kampala, Kampala, Uganda

Emata is a Ugandan fintech offering affordable, digital loans to smallholder farmers using AI-powered alternative credit scoring.

AgricultureFinancial Services
SeedSep 14, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,400,000
Power

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Power is a platform that enables financial services to employees and gig workers across sub-Saharan Africa.

BankingFinancial ServicesInsurance
SeedDec 20, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Turaco

Westlands, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Turaco is an insurance company that offers health and life insurance services.

Financial ServicesHealth InsuranceInsuranceInsurTechInternetLife Insurance
Series AAug 31, 2022
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Alvin

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Alvin is a personal finance app and API company thats helps people balance their daily spending with their savings goals.

BankingConsumer ApplicationsEmbedded SoftwareFinTech
Pre SeedJan 5, 2022
Amount Raised: $740,000
Turaco

Westlands, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Turaco is an insurance company that offers health and life insurance services.

Financial ServicesHealth InsuranceInsuranceInsurTechInternetLife Insurance
SeedNov 10, 2020
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
Shortlist

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

A Passion for unlocking professionals.

RecruitingSoftware
SeedSep 19, 2017
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
BitPesa

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

BitPesa is the provider of wholesale cryptocurrency liquidity and exchange with fast settlement.

BankingCryptocurrencyFinanceFinancial ServicesPayments
Series AJan 31, 2017
Amount Raised: $2,500,000