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Unleashing potential where hope meets innovation

We bridge the gap between visionary social entrepreneurs and transformative capabilities. Our mission is to turn bold ideas into sustainable platforms that reshape our world and create lasting human progress.

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Accelerate

Pathways of transformative change

Turning bold ideas into exponentially growing global solutions

Develop

Strategic insight for breakthrough innovations

Mapping critical challenges across complex ecosystems

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Invest

Mobilizing strategic capital

Connecting purpose with powerful financial resources

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Operate

Leadership Expertise

Executing transformative strategies with precision and care

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Strategic

Strategic development for mission-driven organizations

We craft unique and tailored strategies that unlock potential and drive exponential yet sustainable growth. Our approach combines deep scaling insights with innovative problem-solving to create breakthrough solutions.

Adaptive solutions

Transforming complex challenges into clear, actionable pathways for sustainable growth

Collaborative approach

Bridging innovative thinking with practical execution to unlock organizational potential

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Strategic investment for social impact

We identify and support promising social enterprises with targeted capital and deep operational expertise. Our investment approach goes beyond financial support, creating lasting transformation.

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Execution

Operate with precision and purpose

We become your agile executive team, transforming potential into performance. Our skunkworks approach delivers rapid, strategic execution that turns opportunities into measurable impact.

Operate with uncompromising precision

We become the supercharged engine driving your mission forward

Transforming potential into unstoppable momentum

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Zero 21 Partners fundamentally changed how we see scaling a business in Malawi, where there are many challenges. Their deep insights helped us understand the complexities of technology, business strategy, and sales. With their support, Tiderise became profitable and grew by triple digits, even in a tough economy.

Seth Stover
CEO, Tiderise

Ready to accelerate your vision?

Unlock the potential of your social enterprise through strategic partnership with Zero 21 Partners

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FAQs

Answers to common questions about our approach to social impact investing.

How do you select enterprises?

We evaluate potential partners based on their mission, scalability, and potential for transformative change. Our selection process involves rigorous due diligence and alignment with our core impact values.

What sectors do you focus on?

We prioritize enterprises in environmental sustainability, education, healthcare, and economic empowerment. Our portfolio spans global challenges with innovative solutions.

How long is your investment?

Our typical investment horizon ranges from 3-7 years. We provide patient capital that allows organizations to develop and scale their impact strategically.

Do you provide management support?

We realize capital is no longer the largest constraint for companies to achieve hyper growth. Beyond financial investment, we offer comprehensive management and leadership support, strategic guidance, and access to our extensive network of experts and resources.

What makes you different?

We are more than capital. We are your extended executive team. Our unique "skunkworks" approach allows us to drive rapid iteration and progress. We actively collaborate, providing hands-on support to transform promising ideas into sustainable, scalable solutions that create meaningful change.

Need more information?

Our team is ready to discuss your social impact goals.