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Zeal Capital Partners

Washington, District of Columbia · Invests in US; Global · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries AAI & Machine LearningFintechHealthcare & BiotechEducationFintech & PaymentsHealthcare & Digital HealthHR Tech & Future of Work

Thesis

We invest in companies intentionally closing gaps in wealth, health, and skills through our Inclusive Investing™ framework. Exceptional founders and transformative opportunities exist far beyond traditional VC hubs; we target overlooked founders building category-leading businesses with systemic impact.

Likely not a fit for

We avoid pure consumer apps without clear differentiation, traditional B2B SaaS lacking social impact component, and hardware-heavy plays without strong IP and regulatory pathway.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Leads or follows
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$186M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

3 contacts on file

NQ

Nasir Qadree

General PartnerFounder & Managing Partner · Primary contact

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Stefanie Thomas-Martin

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EZ

Emily Zhen

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Portfolio

EsusuFintech Payments

Esusu is a financial technology company focused on building credit and financial inclusion for renters, allowing them to report their rent payments to credit bureaus and access various financial tools.

PrestaFintech Payments

Presta is a Digital Lending Infrastructure platform designed for CDFIs, RLFs, community banks, and credit unions, aimed at simplifying the lending process for financial institutions to better serve their communities.

Sigo SegurosInsurance

Sigo Seguros is a digital-first non-standard auto insurance company that provides transparent and affordable insurance options, primarily targeting Hispanic and Latino communities. The platform allows users to obtain quotes and manage their policies entirely online, without the need for a driver's license or credit score, and emphasizes customer service in Spanish.

FerryFintech Payments

Ferry provides a platform for daily payouts of wages and tips, specifically designed for the hospitality industry, allowing employees to access their earnings instantly and automate tip distributions.

Icon Savings PlanFintech Payments

Icon Savings Plan offers portable retirement plans designed for modern workforces, simplifying retirement saving for businesses and individuals.

PayTheoryFintech Payments

Pay Theory is a hyper-focused payments company built for SaaS platforms serving 'Must-Pay' industries such as education, healthcare, and childcare. They provide inclusive payment solutions that integrate seamlessly into existing workflows, ensuring families can pay for essential services.

Stratyfy

Stratyfy is an innovative AI-driven platform focused on enhancing financial decision-making for banks, credit unions, and fintechs. By combining AI-enabled data insights with human understanding, Stratyfy aims to improve credit decisioning, compliance, and fraud detection, ultimately promoting financial inclusion and mitigating risk for financial institutions.

WellthiFintech Payments

Wellthi combines AI-powered financial tools with the strength of community to make wealth-building and financial goal achievement accessible and actionable.

RemyntFintech Payments

Remynt empowers consumers to rebuild credit while resolving delinquent debt by offering financial resilience tools and credit-rebuilding opportunities.

JoindebbieFintech Payments

Debbie is a financial app offering cash rewards for meeting savings and debt repayment goals. Users can earn $50 in the first three months, aiming to empower financial wellness.

Aura FinanceHr Tech Work

Aura Finance is a comprehensive financial wellness platform designed to support employees in achieving financial stability and peace of mind through personalized financial plans, coaching, and automated investing.

BinkeyFintech Payments

Binkey empowers consumers to utilize their health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA) more effectively, enabling them to pay for healthcare expenses with ease. The platform automates eligibility verification for various health benefit payments, including vision insurance reimbursements.

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Zeal Capital Partners Research Overview Zeal Capital Partners is a Washington DC-based venture capital firm founded in 2020 by Nasir Qadree. The firm specializes in early-stage investments with an explicit focus on closing gaps in wealth, health, and skills through its proprietary "Inclusive Investing™" framework. As of May 2025, Zeal has raised $186 million across three funds and manages a divers

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