Nasir C. Qadree

Nasir C. Qadree is the Founder and Managing Partner at Zeal Capital Partners, a venture capital firm based in Washington, DC, since February 2020. The firm focuses on investing in diverse management teams across high-growth, early-stage businesses in sectors such as financial technology, employment pathways, and health equity. In addition to this role, Qadree serves as a Series A Investor at Seven Starling and Rising Team, where also holds a position on the Board of Directors. Qadree is a member of Kauffman Fellows Class 26 and invests in several seed-stage companies, including Auxa Health, ViuHealth, EdVisorly, hound, Ferry, and Daivergent. Qadree earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Hampton University and completed a postgraduate year at Maine Central Institute.