JZ PARTNERS
JZ PARTNERS is a Series C+, buyout, debt and other fund in the US and Western Europe writing $260.5K+ checks into Fintech, commercial-products, information-technology, manufacturing and real-estate.
- Stages
- Series C+, buyout, debt, other
- Sectors
- Fintech, commercial-products, information-technology, manufacturing, real-estate
- Check size
- $260.5K+
- Invests in
- US-wide, Western Europe
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 1986
- Assets under management
- $1B+
Thesis
JZ Partners is a private investment firm founded in 1986, focusing on micro-cap buyouts, mezzanine loans, and real estate investments. Their investment thesis is management-centric, emphasizing collaborative strategic growth planning and post-transaction investments to build value in profitable, well-managed businesses with strong management and growth potential. They offer tailored solutions, including equity recapitalizations, management buyouts, family succession planning, and growth equity/minority investments. JZ Partners does not require voting control, a key differentiator. They invest across financial services, commercial products, information technology, manufacturing, fintech, and real estate sectors, with a geographic focus on the United States and Western Europe. JZ Capital Partners Limited has over $1 billion in AUM, and JZ Partners, LLC reported approximately $587 million in regulatory AUM. JZI Fund III held a first close on €237 million in 2015. The firm encourages direct contact for opportunities and has a reputation for paying buy-side fees.
Common questions
Does JZ PARTNERS invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. JZ PARTNERS lists Series C+, buyout, debt and other among the stages it invests in.
What check size does JZ PARTNERS write?
JZ PARTNERS writes $260.5K+ checks.
Where does JZ PARTNERS invest?
JZ PARTNERS invests in the US and Western Europe.