ZS FUND ADVISERS LLC
ZS FUND ADVISERS LLC is a Series C+ and buyout fund in the US and India investing in building-products, home-furnishings, logistics, retail, auto, marketing, distribution, market-research, security-services and commercial-services.
- Stages
- Series C+, buyout
- Sectors
- building-products, home-furnishings, logistics, retail, auto, marketing, distribution, market-research, security-services, commercial-services
- Invests in
- US-wide, India
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 1985
- Assets under management
- $1B-$10B
- Website
- zsfundlp.com
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Thesis
ZS Fund Advisers LLC is a private equity firm established in 1985, headquartered in New York City. The firm focuses on long-term investments in middle-market companies within the United States, operating as a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) and Exempt Reporting Adviser (ERA). ZS Fund targets companies with annual operating profits between $4 million and $30 million, high return on capital, and strong market positions. While generalist, their portfolio shows a focus on Building Products, Home Furnishings, Logistics, Retail, and Auto sectors, with experience in Marketing, Distribution, Market Research, Security Services, and other commercial services. Investments are primarily in the US, with some in India. ZS Fund acts as a constructive partner, adding value through add-on acquisitions, strategic initiatives, and executive guidance without operational interference. Their AUM is between $1 billion and $10 billion. They have managed at least one closed fund, ZS Fund VIII, which closed in July 2022.
Common questions
Does ZS FUND ADVISERS LLC invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. ZS FUND ADVISERS LLC lists Series C+ and buyout among the stages it invests in.
Where does ZS FUND ADVISERS LLC invest?
ZS FUND ADVISERS LLC invests in the US and India.