Zebra Impact Ventures
Impact investorSwitzerland · Seed–Growth · 8 people tracked
Investment thesis
The firm positions itself as a tech-driven, impact-by-nature investor backing early to growth-stage technology companies that drive innovation and transformation. It seeks founders with the mindset to lead needed change and commits to acting as an activist shareholder, applying impact action plans, strategies and measurement systems. Its stated ambition is to become a leading impact private equity boutique by 2030 through specialized funds and deal-by-deal investing. Priority sectors include agri-food systems transformation, decarbonization, water and ocean, transport and mobility, and energy and grid.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 4 of 10 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1AgTech ×1Biotech ×1Circular Economy ×1Climate Tech ×1Enterprise Software ×1Fintech ×1
HQs:United States×2Germany×1France×1
Investments · 10 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCharlottesville, US
Ameer Hamza Shakeel(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Payam Pourtaheri(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)David Reese Blackwell III(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Yelda ?nal(Director)
BoardCarl M. Casale(Director)Robert Fraley(Director)
Mirabaud Asset Management is an investment manager offering fixed income, multi-asset, and alternative investment strategies, including funds of hedge funds, bespoke portfolios, and advisory services.
Fintech
Carbon Direct provides science-backed carbon management solutions including advisory services, carbon removal credits, and software platforms for measuring carbon footprints and reduction strategies.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnterprise SoftwareImpact & Social GoodSaaSSan Francisco, US
Diego Saez Gil(Founder)inTomas Aftalion(Founder)in
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioPachamaacq. by Carbon Direct
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Zebra Impact Ventures invest at?
- Zebra Impact Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Zebra Impact Ventures focus on?
- Zebra Impact Ventures focuses on AgTech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy, FoodTech, Impact & Social Good, Mobility & Transportation, New Materials.
- Where is Zebra Impact Ventures located?
- Zebra Impact Ventures is headquartered in Switzerland, CH.
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