Zebra Impact Ventures
Impact investorSwitzerland · Seed–Growth · 6 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 · 6 people
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What they invest in
from 5 of 10 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2Circular Economy ×2FoodTech ×2Impact & Social Good ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1AgTech ×1Biotech ×1Climate Tech ×1
HQs:United States×2Germany×1France×1Ghana×1
Investments · 10 tracked
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Charlottesville, US
Ameer Hamza Shakeel(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Payam Pourtaheri(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inDavid Reese Blackwell III(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Yelda ?nal(Director)
BoardCarl M. Casale(Director)inRobert Fraley(Director)in
Co-investorsCavallo VenturesOspraie Ag ScienceLewis & Clark AgriFood
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Co-investorsDLF VentureTechFoundersThe Venture Collective
BettaF!sh makes plant-based seafood alternatives using seaweed as a primary ingredient, including shrimp and tuna substitutes for foodservice and restaurant menus.
Circular EconomyFoodTech
Co-investorsAstanor VenturesTechFounders
Koa produces a natural ingredient extracted from cocoa fruit pulp, harvested and processed in Ghana, that is used by food professionals as a versatile ingredient.
Circular EconomyFoodTechImpact & Social Good
Micropep develops micropeptide-based crop protection and crop stimulation products for farmers, using a discovery platform that combines artificial intelligence, bioproduction, and delivery technologies.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotechToulouse, FR
Co-investorsSofinnova PartnersSupernova InvestFall Line Capital
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
Pachama used satellite imagery, lidar, and machine learning to verify and monitor forest carbon projects, connecting companies to nature-based carbon credits for reforestation and forest conservation.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnterprise SoftwareImpact & Social GoodSaaSSan Francisco, US
Diego Saez Gil(Founder)inTomas Aftalion(Founder)in
Co-investorsAglae VenturesBreakthrough Energy VenturesFirstrock CapitalJetstreamLOWERCARBONLowercarbon Capital+7 more
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioPachamaacq. by Carbon Direct
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Zebra Impact Ventures made?
- Zebra Impact Ventures has 10 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- 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.
- Who does Zebra Impact Ventures co-invest with?
- Zebra Impact Ventures most often shares deals with TechFounders, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Lowercarbon Capital, among 20 tracked co-investors.
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