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Who We Are

ZenCap Fund Managers LLP is Fund Manager for a SEBI-registered Category II Alternative Investment Fund. The founding team brings deep professional experience across:

Startup Mentorship

Hands-on guidance in product development, go-to-market planning, building teams, customer acquisition.

Deal Sourcing

High-quality deal flow across technology, fintech, healthtech, deep tech, and sustainability sectors.

Capital Raising

Structuring rounds, cap tables, negotiating term sheets, building investor relationships.

Portfolio Management

Active portfolio management and strategic exit planning.

ZenCap adheres to the highest standards of governance, compliance, and transparency in managing funds on behalf of its investors.

Why ZenCap

(Our Differentiators)

Experienced Founding Team

Deep professional experience across investments, startups, and fund management.

Hands-on Mentorship + Strategic Support

Active involvement in portfolio companies with strategic guidance and operational support.

Strong Network & Deal Flow

Extensive network of bankers, advisors, and institutional partners for quality deal sourcing.

Regulatory Rigor & Compliance

SEBI registration and NISM certified partners ensuring highest compliance standards.

Long Term, Founder-Friendly Mindset

Committed to building meaningful businesses with a focus on long-term value creation.

What ZenCap Delivers

At ZenCap Fund Managers LLP, we unlock unique opportunities at the intersection of growth and innovation. Our Category II Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) give investors access to pre-IPO placements, growth-stage equity, debt, and other strategic investments.

With a hands-on approach, strong governance, and proven experience in mentoring and scaling businesses, we aim to generate superior risk-adjusted returns while supporting the next generation of high-potential companies.

ZenCap Funds

ZenCap Fund I: Fund Snapshot

Fund Type: SEBI-registered Category II AIF

Fund Investment Strategy

Primary Objective: Diversified Investment Approach

The Fund's strategy is diversified across multiple asset classes to achieve capital appreciation and portfolio stability.

Target opportunities include:
  • Pre-IPO placements
  • IPOs (as Anchor or QIB investor)
  • Preferential issues
  • Debt instruments
  • Other funds providing access to alternative asset classes
Key Investment Parameters

The Fund seeks opportunities that demonstrate:

  • Strong financial health
  • Experienced management teams
  • Clear competitive advantage
  • Scalability and long-term growth potential

Diversification across sectors and geographies further strengthens the portfolio and reduces concentration risks.

Investment Process

1
Deal Sourcing

Leveraging networks of bankers, advisors, and institutional partners.

2
Investment Evaluation

Financial, business model, valuation, and risk analysis.

3
Due Diligence

Comprehensive financial, legal, and operational review.

4
Investment Committee Approval

Non-binding recommendations followed by Investment Manager's decision.

5
Active Portfolio Management

Monitoring, engagement, and rebalancing.

6
Exit Strategy

Secondary sales, block deals, and FPO participation to optimize liquidity.

Risk Management

The Fund employs a robust framework to safeguard investor capital:

  • Diversification across instruments and sectors
  • Strict valuation discipline
  • Continuous monitoring and proactive adjustments
Governance & Compliance
  • SEBI Category II AIF registration
  • Independent audits & transparent reporting
  • NISM Series XIX-C certified leadership
  • Clear conflict of interest & fiduciary duty policies
  • ESG awareness and integration where relevant

TEAM MEMBER

Our Proficient Team

ZenCap Fund Managers LLP is led by a team of seasoned professionals combining investment expertise, operational experience, and strategic insight. Our leadership drives disciplined fund management, hands-on mentorship, and long-term value creation for portfolio companies.

Sharad Gorawara

Sharad brings extensive experience in investments, deal sourcing, and portfolio management. At ZenCap, he leads all investment decisions, sourcing of high-potential opportunities, portfolio strategy, and active mentorship.

His expertise in evaluating growth-stage companies, structuring investments, and scaling businesses enables the fund to identify and nurture high-value opportunities.

Sharad holds the NISM Series XIX-C certification, reflecting strong adherence to regulatory standards and fund governance best practices.

Sharad Gorawara

Chief Investment Officer (CIO)

Saurabh Srivastava

Saurabh has deep experience in fund structuring, governance, compliance, and risk management. He ensures that ZenCap operates fully in line with SEBI regulations and industry best practices.

As CCO, Saurabh oversees fund operations, compliance frameworks, investor reporting, and portfolio monitoring, ensuring disciplined execution, transparency, and alignment with the fund’s objectives.

Saurabh is NISM Series XIX-C certified, underscoring his commitment to regulatory compliance, governance, and fiduciary responsibility.

Saurabh Srivastava

Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)

Sameer Chowdhery

Sameer manages ZenCap’s relationships with overseas and institutional investors, serving as the primary liaison and ensuring effective communication and reporting.

He coordinates investor engagement, onboarding, and ongoing updates, helping ZenCap maintain strong investor confidence and transparency while supporting the fund’s capital-raising and relationship-building objectives.

Sameer Chowdhery

Partner & Investor Relations Lead

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