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Zinal Growth
Zinal Growth began operations in 2021 as the dedicated vehicle for Guillaume Pousaz after Checkout.com scaled. Pousaz created the payments platform and now...
Zinal Growth
Zinal Growth began operations in 2021 as the dedicated vehicle for Guillaume Pousaz after Checkout.com scaled. Pousaz created the payments platform and now channels its returns through this single-family office. The office commits to direct co-investments, SPVs, and select fund commitments. It targets Seed, Series A, and Series B stages. Confirmed holdings include Alloy, Snickerdoodle Labs, and M² Network. Allocations span FinTech, ClimateTech, Mobility & Transportation, Gaming, and Luxury. Geographic reach covers Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Oceania, and South America. Team leadership includes Managing Partners Luca Schmid, formerly at Coatue, and Guillaume Waser, previously at Swiss Startup Group. Pousaz Philanthropies operates alongside the investment office. No headcount figure appears in public materials. No operational events from the past twenty-four months have been recorded. The structure ties investment decisions directly to the founder’s operating record in payments infrastructure. This produces a mandate centered on founder support rather than broad asset-class diversification or external manager selection.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Year founded
2021
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
London
Corporate office
London, United Kingdom
Principals
Guillaume Pousaz
Founder
Luca Schmid
Managing Partner
Guillaume Waser
Managing Partner
Laure Pousaz
Family Member
Sameer Sampat
Executive Director of Pousaz Philanthropies
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Zinal Growth?
Guillaume Pousaz sets overall direction. Managing Partners Luca Schmid and Guillaume Waser execute day-to-day commitments.
How does Zinal Growth source proprietary deal flow?
Pousaz’s network from Checkout.com and board roles at Endeavor UAE and Endeavor Catalyst generate introductions. The team also reviews opportunities through direct founder outreach.
Does Zinal Growth participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The office uses Alternative VC Models, Direct Co-Investments / SPVs, and Fund of Funds structures. Both direct positions and limited partner commitments appear in its activity.
What investment stages does Zinal Growth typically target?
Activity centers on Seed, Series A, and Series B rounds.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Guillaume Pousaz founded Checkout.com, the digital payments provider whose growth generated the capital now deployed by Zinal Growth.
Does Zinal Growth maintain philanthropic structures, and how are they separated?
Pousaz Philanthropies runs parallel to the investment office. Sameer Sampat serves as its Executive Director.
What is Zinal Growth’s known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
The firm executes direct co-investments and SPVs, indicating willingness to join external managers on individual opportunities.
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