Zephyr Peacock India Fund

Summary

Zephyr Peacock India Fund (Peacock) is an India focused private equity fund which provides equity financing for fast growing companies that leverage India’s strengths to build globally competitive products and services. The Fund invests in smaller, primarily family-owned businesses led by strong entrepreneurs and management whose needs for expansion capital are not being met.

Investment strategy and objectives

Peacock’s objective is to earn superior long term returns by making privately negotiated equity or equity-related investments in small to medium sized established businesses that will benefit from the rapid growth of the Indian economy, provide competitive advantages beyond low cost labor and benefit from India’s growing importance in the global economy. The Fund targets investments in the sectors of high value added manufacturing, financial and business services, consumer related businesses, knowledge process businesses, information technology and communications and hospitality, travel and tourism. Potential investments are sourced primarily through the Manager’s proprietary relationships in India, however, investments may also be sourced through auditing firms, consulting firms and investment banks. The Fund seeks influential minority or control positions and makes investments between US $5-$10 million. ZP is currently closed to new investors. Information relating to the Fund is provided solely for the purpose of describing Zephyr Management L.P.’s global capabilities.

Meet the Investment Team