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Zephyr Peacock

1st Floor, Aleph Primero, 613, 12th Main Rd, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560008, India

Overview

Zephyr Peacock India is a provider of growth capital and managmenet support to small and mid-sized enterprises

Total investments
22
Lead investments
9
Investments · 12mo
5
Active investors
5
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Investment portfolio

  • BatX Energies

    Participated · Series A · Jul 2026

    BatX Energies develops proprietary technologies to recover battery-grade materials from end-of-life batteries and manufacturing scrap and to refine those materials for reintegration into supply chains. The company has demonstrated its processes at commercial scale and is already manufacturing and supplying critical raw materials to the market. BatX holds four granted patents with additional patent filings underway, which it cites as a key technological differentiator. It intends to use recent funding to expand recycling and refining capacity, bolster R&D, and accelerate the development of a domestic supply chain for lithium, cobalt, nickel, graphite, and other strategic minerals. The startup emphasizes enabling circular and resilient supply chains and reducing dependence on imported resources as electric mobility and energy storage scale in India.

  • AGNIT Semiconductors

    Participated · Seed · Mar 2026

    AGNIT Semiconductors develops and manufactures gallium nitride (GaN) materials (wafers) and electronic components primarily aimed at radio-frequency applications. The firm was founded in 2019 and is based in Bengaluru. It plans to scale production to 100,000 GaN components over the next two years and expand into telecom infrastructure and high-efficiency power semiconductor devices. AGNIT previously explored building components for electric vehicles but has paused those efforts to focus on markets with stronger demand for GaN technology. Financially, the company has raised over $7 million to date, including a $3.5 million seed round in 2024 and a $2.6 million seed extension led by Shastra VC. The startup's work centers on both GaN wafers and finished electronic components for RF use cases.

  • Showroom B2B

    Participated · Series A · Feb 2026

    Headquartered in Noida, India, Showroom B2B operates at the intersection of merchandising, manufacturing, and technology to streamline the apparel value chain. Its platform offers an end-to-end, design-to-delivery sourcing model that helps organized retailers, brands, and buying houses execute predictable, large-scale orders with improved transparency and cost efficiency. The company emphasizes quality control, timely execution, and data-driven processes to reduce friction between manufacturers and buyers. With its latest capital infusion, Showroom B2B plans to expand manufacturing capacity and deepen partnerships across large enterprises, SMB retailers, and garment manufacturers. Management aims to leverage technology to enhance supply-chain visibility and operational scalability. Although the company has not publicly disclosed revenue or user metrics, the new funds are intended to accelerate growth and solidify its presence within India’s apparel manufacturing ecosystem.

  • Ripplr

    Participated · Series C · Nov 2025

    Ripplr operates a unified distribution network that combines logistics, on-ground execution, inventory intelligence, and retailer relationships to help consumer brands manage everything from demand forecasting to last-mile delivery. Its platform services large FMCG players such as Unilever, Nestlé, Tata, Godrej, Nivea, and Dabur. The company claims to reach roughly 100,000 retailers and to process hundreds of thousands of orders each month, underscoring its nationwide footprint and operational scale. In FY25, Ripplr’s gross revenue grew 13% year-on-year to Rs 1,164 crore, while losses remained nearly flat at Rs 91 crore. Founded by Abhishek Nehru and Santosh Dabke, the startup positions its technology backbone as a key differentiator in India’s fragmented distribution landscape. The fresh capital is expected to bolster its tech stack and expand geographic coverage, further deepening penetration with existing and new brand partners.

  • Unnati

    Led · Series B · Nov 2025

    Unnati Agri operates a unified platform that lets farmers purchase agri-inputs, sell produce directly to food processors and agribusinesses, and access pre- and post-harvest services plus working credit. The company was co-founded in 2010 by Ashok Prasad and Amit Sinha and is based in Noida. It generates 99% of its revenue from these transaction flows and currently reports that sustainable agri-inputs make up 35–40% of sales, with a target of reaching 66% within two to three years. Unnati has raised over $13.24 million in equity from institutional investors including NABVENTURES and recently acquired sector peer Gramophone. The business raised Rs 17 crore in debt from Recur Club to shore up seasonal working capital, support inventory procurement, and expand distribution. Management is targeting an equity raise of roughly $30–35 million in H2 2026 and plans to pursue a public market listing within three to four years to further accelerate growth.

Team

  • Sean Nowak

    Co-founder

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  • Thomas C. Barry

    Founder and President

  • Mukul Gulati

    Co-founder and Managing Partner

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  • Abhijeet Kudva

    Managing Director

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