Zephyr Peacock India, part of global private equity and marketable securities firm Zephyr Management, has held a first close on Zephyr Peacock India Fund III with US$50 million in commitments. The fund, which is targeting US$150 million in total commitments, plans to invest between US$5 million and US$15 million in small- and medium-sized companies across a number of sectors, including information technology, pharmaceuticals, financial services and infrastructure-related services. International Finance Corporation is an investor in the fund, as are several U.S.-based pension plans and North American family offices.