Zeal Capital Partners Promotes Stefanie Thomas-Martin to Partner

Key Takeaways

• Stefanie Thomas-Martin has been promoted to Partner at Zeal Capital Partners, a Washington D.C.-based inclusive investment firm.
• She joined Zeal in 2023 as Principal and has played a major role in expanding the firm’s investments in fintech, health equity, and future of work sectors.
• Her promotion highlights Zeal’s commitment to diverse leadership and investing in inclusive innovation.
• Thomas-Martin will continue leading early-stage investments and supporting portfolio companies across growth and strategy.

Zeal Capital Partners has officially promoted Stefanie Thomas-Martin to Partner, marking a significant leadership milestone within the inclusive investment firm. The move reflects Thomas-Martin’s impactful role in sourcing and scaling early-stage startups that align with Zeal’s mission of narrowing the wealth and skills gaps across the United States. Thomas-Martin will join Zeal’s Founder and Managing Partner, Nasir Qadree, in overseeing the execution of the firm’s portfolio strategy and will serve on the Investment Committee across all mandates.

Since joining Zeal at its founding in 2023, Thomas-Martin has helped build a strong portfolio of inclusive tech startups in industries such as financial technology, health equity, and future of work.

Before Zeal, Thomas-Martin brought a background in venture capital and entrepreneurship, including experience with Impact America Fund and working directly with mission-driven startups. She received her M.B.A. from the Ross School at the University of Michigan and her B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

“I am honored to take on this new role as Partner at Zeal Capital Partners,” said Stefanie Thomas-Martin. “Our work in sourcing, underwriting, and scaling category-leading businesses and nurturing diverse talent across the venture capital ecosystem is more crucial than ever. I look forward to continuing our mission of driving economic mobility to undercapitalized communities while delivering exceptional returns for our investors.”

In her new role as Partner, she will continue to focus on early-stage investments while supporting current portfolio companies through capital strategy, operations, and impact measurement.

Zeal Capital Partners has continued to gain attention for its Inclusive Investing™ approach, backing scalable startups that drive measurable social and economic impact—especially in underserved communities.

🔍 About Zeal Capital Partners:

Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Washington D.C., Zeal Capital Partners is a venture capital firm focused on inclusive investing. The firm backs diverse teams and solutions that address systemic barriers in education, employment, and wealth building.