Zero Infinity Partners (ZIP) is a New York-based venture capital firm investing in infrastructure technology, or infratech: startups deploying innovative technologies into physical infrastructure sectors including energy, power, mobility, logistics, water, waste, and digital infrastructure. Founded in 2022, the firm closed its oversubscribed second fund at $156 million in September 2026.
ZIP invests in early-stage infratech companies across:
The firm's thesis centers on convergent megatrends including AI and robotics adoption, reindustrialization, geopolitical shifts, power constraints, and aging infrastructure, which it sees creating a multi-trillion-dollar opportunity to modernize physical infrastructure.
In September 2026, Zero Infinity Partners closed its second fund, ZIP Fund II, at $156 million, oversubscribed and 50% larger than its debut 2022 vintage fund.
The fund will back founders building companies that bring innovative technologies into physical infrastructure, with three core areas of focus: AI infrastructure, metal midstream, and aviation infrastructure.
Leadership
John Kwaak is Founder and Managing Partner of Zero Infinity Partners.
Anagh Tiwary and Alex Demeulenaere are Managing Directors.
Ashika Kalra is the firm's Platform Director.
ZIP's Senior Advisory Board includes Chris Mann (Operating Partner and Chair), Michael Whitaker (former FAA Administrator), Rob Knight (former CFO of Union Pacific), Badar Khan, and Bill Yun.
The investment team's collective background spans Antin, Blackstone, Fortress, Glencore, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Stonepeak, Collaborative Fund, and First Round Capital.
Notable Investments
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John Kwaak, Founder & Managing Partner
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Ashika Kalra, Platform Director
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Alex Demeulenaere, Managing Director
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Anagh Tiwary, Managing Director
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Lucy Smith, Investment Associate
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