ZAIS GROUP
ZAIS GROUP is a debt and other fund in the US and Europe investing in credit, structured-finance, asset-backed-securities, mortgage-backed-securities, leveraged-loans and esg.
- Stages
- debt, other
- Sectors
- credit, structured-finance, asset-backed-securities, mortgage-backed-securities, leveraged-loans, esg
- Invests in
- US-wide, Europe
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 1997
- Assets under management
- $5.7B
Check size not disclosed
Thesis
Their strategy involves navigating multiple credit cycles and investing across various levels of the capital structure in corporate and asset-backed securities. They provide advice on a wide range of structured products and credit instruments, including CLO tranches, RMBS, CMBS, ABS, senior secured bank debt, securitized credit, high-yield bonds, leveraged loans, commercial real estate, and residential whole loans. ZAIS offers commingled funds, bespoke managed accounts, and special situation vehicles, and also acts as a collateral manager for CLO and CDO special purpose vehicles. The firm is increasingly developing investment solutions with an emphasis on sustainability and responsible investing, supported by an in-house ESG analyst team. As of March 31, 2026, their AUM was approximately $5.7 billion. While specific check sizes are not detailed, they manage various CLO and hedge funds and have negotiated minimum investment amounts for private accounts.
Common questions
Does ZAIS GROUP invest at the debt stage?
Yes. ZAIS GROUP lists debt and other among the stages it invests in.
Where does ZAIS GROUP invest?
ZAIS GROUP invests in the US and Europe.