Building a better future across emerging markets
We build, support, and invest in outlier ventures to expand in high-growth emerging markets.
Building a better future across emerging markets
We build, support, and invest in outlier ventures to expand in high-growth emerging markets.
About us
Challenge
The 21st Century will be marked by the growth and expansion of Emerging Markets: Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America.
From regulatory challenges to navigating political landscapes, these markets pose significant entry challenges.
This is where ZAR Capital steps in.
The 21st Century will be marked by the growth and expansion of Emerging Markets: Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America.
From regulatory challenges to navigating political landscapes, these markets pose significant entry challenges.
This is where ZAR Capital steps in.
Opportunity
At ZAR Capital, we assist entrepreneurs with their go to market opportunities in high-potential growth markets.
Founded by a home-grown group of founders, political strategists and regulators, ZAR capital provides unparalleled access to decision makers to help portfolio companies expand into these markets.
Challenge
The 21st Century will be marked by the growth and expansion of Emerging Markets: Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America.
From regulatory challenges to navigating political landscapes, these markets pose significant entry challenges.
This is where ZAR Capital steps in.
Opportunity
At ZAR Capital, we assist entrepreneurs with their go to market opportunities in high-potential growth markets.
Founded by a home-grown group of founders, political strategists and regulators, ZAR capital provides unparalleled access to decision makers to help portfolio companies expand into these markets.
OUR Expertise
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Regulatory Experts
Between our team we have drafted key regulation, secured 10+ fintech licenses, and invested in dozens of jurisdictions
Regulatory Experts
Between our team we have drafted key regulation, secured 10+ fintech licenses, and invested in dozens of jurisdictions
Truly Global Network
Our team is connected with key stakeholders such as regulators and family offices across markets from San Francisco to Malaysia and everywhere in between
Truly Global Network
Our team is connected with key stakeholders such as regulators and family offices across markets from San Francisco to Malaysia and everywhere in between
For Founders, By Founders
As a team of founders, we understand the pressures that come with starting a company, we avoid distractions and we only get involved when we have a clear value-add
For Founders, By Founders
As a team of founders, we understand the pressures that come with starting a company, we avoid distractions and we only get involved when we have a clear value-add
Investments
Venture Capital - Intrepid Fund I
We invest directly from our $250M Series A fund. We identify local market leaders across emerging markets, lead their Series A funding and accelerate their global expansion efforts.
We offer portfolio companies much needed growth capital alongside a full-suite of services including regulatory support and go-to-market expertise.
Investments
Venture Capital - Intrepid Fund I
We invest directly from our $250M Series A fund. We identify local market leaders across emerging markets, lead their Series A funding and accelerate their global expansion efforts.
We offer portfolio companies much needed growth capital alongside a full-suite of services including regulatory support and go-to-market expertise.
Advisory
Mergers & Acquisitions
Facilitating negotiations and due diligence packs on both buy-side and sell-side transactions with a key focus on technology companies in emerging markets.
Fundraising
Building out data room, driving fundraising processes, and making key introductions to capital allocators with aligned investment theses.
Fundraising
Building out data room, driving fundraising processes, and making key introductions to capital allocators with aligned investment theses.
Building out data room, driving fundraising processes, and making key introductions to capital allocators with aligned investment theses.
Advisory
Mergers & Acquisitions
Facilitating negotiations and due diligence packs on both buy-side and sell-side transactions with a key focus on technology companies in emerging markets.
Fundraising
Building out data room, driving fundraising processes, and making key introductions to capital allocators with aligned investment theses.
Fundraising
Building out data room, driving fundraising processes, and making key introductions to capital allocators with aligned investment theses.
Building out data room, driving fundraising processes, and making key introductions to capital allocators with aligned investment theses.
zERO TO ONE
Joint Ventures
In select cases, we partner with corporates to deliver projects in partnership. We typically bring technology expertise, human capital, and product expertise.
Incubations
Businesses we start from scratch, we fund these, support founding entrepreneurs, and kickstart the go-to-market process
zERO TO ONE
Joint Ventures
In select cases, we partner with corporates to deliver projects in partnership. We typically bring technology expertise, human capital, and product expertise.
Incubations
Businesses we start from scratch, we fund these, support founding entrepreneurs, and kickstart the go-to-market process
Case study
Fasset
10+ Licenses Across EM Jurisdictions
Fasset's leadership team was able to successfully navigate relationships with numerous regulatory bodies in one of the most highly regulated spaces: crypto.
B2B2C Go to Market
Fasset has found success in a B2B2C strategy supported by ZAR Capital's network. We make targeted introductions to executives at potential partner organisations.
Case study
Fasset
10+ Licenses Across EM Jurisdictions
Fasset's leadership team was able to successfully navigate relationships with numerous regulatory bodies in one of the most highly regulated spaces: crypto.
B2B2C Go to Market
Fasset has found success in a B2B2C strategy supported by ZAR Capital's network. We make targeted introductions to executives at potential partner organisations.