Deji Abe
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Hey Deji — congrats on launching Zeus Global. came from a similar path (IB → growth equity) and been thinking a lot about tech origination lately. would be good to connect.
Hey Deji, similar investing background though I was in London at CS & Greenhill not coming through energy and climate into PE like you. origination was always the same story for me — clear thesis, decent relationships, but no proprietary system of record tying anything together. the people, tools and ideas were never really connected. every deal virtually sourced from scratch, nothing compounding over time. curious if that's still how most funds operate or if I'm behind the times? — Russ
Hey Deji, looks like we came up through a similar path into investing, though I was in London doing growth equity deals at Treis not in New York building a tech-focused platform like Zeus Global. the pattern I keep seeing with most funds is weirdly consistent — strong thesis, solid network, but no proprietary system of record. the people, tools and ideas are never really connected, so every deal is virtually sourced from scratch. nothing compounds on itself. curious if that resonates or if you've been building something different from the jump at Zeus Global? — Russ
hey Deji — no worries if the timing's off. most funds I talk to have tried some version of building origination in-house — analyst pulling from Pitchbook or Grata, maybe using ChatGPT to help qualify, dumping it into a spreadsheet. each piece kind of works, but there's no system of record tying it together. tonnes of wasted energy and everything ends up out of sync. been helping a few funds like Axiom Equity work through that. curious if you've run into the same thing at Zeus Global? — Russ
totally get it if origination infrastructure isn't top of mind right now — most funds have 10 things ahead of it on the priority list. the funds I've seen crack it early just tend to compound deal flow in a way that's hard to replicate later. if it ever moves up the list, I'm easy to find. — Russ
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## PROSPECT INFORMATION: Name: Deji Abe Title: Founder, CEO & Managing Partner Fund: Zeus Global Background: PROSPECT SUMMARY: Deji Abe CURRENT FOCUS: Deji is the Founder, CEO, and Managing Partner at Zeus Global, a technology investment firm launched in November 2024. Based in New York, he targets global middle-market control and strategic growth investment opportunities. PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND: He has an extensive background in private equity and growth capital, previously serving as a Principal for the George Kaiser Family Foundation (GKFF), a $5B family office. His investment career includes roles at Leapfrog Investments ($2.5B AUM), FullCycle Climate Partners, and the Africa Finance Corporation ($15B AUM). Before transitioning to finance, he held operational and asset management roles at energy and industrial giants ExxonMobil, GE, and Schlumberger. EDUCATION & SKILLS: He holds an MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business (2021) and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (Summa Cum Laude) from Covenant University. His core expertise includes Venture Capital, Private Equity, Valuation, and Financial Modeling. POSTS & ENGAGEMENT: Deji is heavily involved in the African business ecosystem and was a key organizer for the Stanford Africa Business Forum (SABF). On April 22, 2021, he shared: "I’m helping plan this year’s forum, and the theme is ‘Driving Growth and Innovation for the next decade’. The #SABF2021 invites us to reflect on the promise of doing business in Africa, by analyzing the success of businesses on the continent and exploring the tremendous opportunities that lie ahead." On June 7, 2021, he highlighted a discussion on Private Equity in Africa, noting: "the role that Private Equity plays in diversifying African economies and driving long-term transformational growth with experienced investors on the continent." On June 16, 2021, he posted regarding Fintech’s impact: "the role Fintech plays in shaping cross-border growth and partnership in Africa with experienced founders and operators in this space." On June 21, 2021, he addressed infrastructure, thanking Tomiwa Igun for "moderating an engaging panel discussion... on how we can bridge the infrastructure investment deficit and drive long-term transformational and socio-economic growth on the continent." Fund details: - Description: Zeus Global Enterprises, LLC (“Zeus Global”) is a New York-based investment firm that acquires and invests in leading, global technology-driven businesses that have the potential for significant growth and market impact. Zeus Global aims to be a trusted partner to companies and their leadership teams throughout their growth journey, providing strategic guidance, resources, and expertise needed to realize their full potential. Our mission is to drive outstanding outcomes for our investors while fostering an environment of excellence, collaboration, and innovation, making a lasting positive impact on our employees, partners, and portfolio companies. Disclaimer: Zeus Global Enterprises, LLC operates as Zeus Global Capital, LLC in the State of New York (DBA). All business conducted under Zeus Global Capital, LLC is managed by Zeus Global Enterprises, LLC. - Website: https://zeus-enterprises.com - Location: New York, New York, United States - Lead qualification: Research: - Query: =Zeus Global Deji Abe recent investments fund thesis - Answer: Zeus Global, founded in 2022, is a private equity firm led by Deji Abe. It focuses on technology investments. Deji Abe is also a limited partner at The 21 Fund.