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Zephyr Acorn

Kingmaker TierBased on the data VC Catalog holds.

Kingmaker Tier: 84 out of 100

Also known as Zephyr Peacock

  • Agtech
  • Banking & lending
  • Crypto & blockchain
  • Finance operations
  • Food production tech
  • Generalist (firms only)
  • Insurance
  • Other
  • Payments
  • Wealth & investing
  • Growth
  • Seed
  • Social impact
  • IN
  • Eastern africa
  • VC
  • B2B
  • B2C
Investor type
VC
Investing status
Activeas of 2026-09-18Source (opens in a new tab)
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Record updated 18 September 2026

About

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

Investment approach

Thesis
Africa Acorn Funds provide angel and venture investments in companies that apply technology to address challenges to lower middle-income participants in the informal economySource (opens in a new tab)
Traction requirement
The Zephyr Peacock team sources companies for investments through in depth sector research and invests in businesses with proven business models and path to market leadership.
Investing status notes
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Locations

Office
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Office
Kenya
Office
New York, NY, United States
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