Kareem Zaki
General Partner·Thrive Capital
Bio
Professional summary
Kareem Zaki is a General Partner at Thrive Capital. Public and company sources connect him strongly to healthcare technology: Cadence's official launch announcement identifies him as a General Partner at Thrive, a co-founder of Cedar, a co-founder of Cadence, and a member of Cadence's board. Public investor profiles also associate him with healthcare and financial services companies, though the provided LinkedIn source was not independently readable as a primary source in this enrichment.
Investment focus
Stage, sector, and overall fit
Stage
Sector
Thesis
Notable companies
Selected portfolio companies the partner has backed
How to approach
Framing and angles for outreach
Pitch framing
Strongest fit for healthcare technology, fintech, or enterprise infrastructure pitches where the founder can show deep domain insight and a credible path to scaled operations.
Partneralization hooks
- 1Mention the intersection of company-building and investing, especially if the startup is in healthcare infrastructure.
- 2Cadence and Cedar provide relevant context for healthcare workflow, remote care, payments, or care delivery models.
Background
Career, education, and skills
Career history
- Thrive CapitalPartnerPresent
Education
- Harvard UniversityB.A.
Skills
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