TZP Group

TZP Group is a private equity firm based in New York, specializing in control investments in North American business and consumer services companies. Established in 2007, the firm focuses on lower middle-market investments, targeting companies with enterprise values typically ranging from $50 million to $250 million and EBITDA between $5 million and $20 million. TZP Group seeks to partner with closely held, private businesses where owners retain a significant stake, aiming to enhance growth and profitability through complementary operational and financial expertise. Its investment interests encompass a variety of sectors, including outsourced services, marketing and media, travel and hospitality, real estate, information technology, franchising, branded consumer products, and specialty finance. The firm typically invests between $10 million and $100 million, positioning itself as a partner of choice for business owners and management teams looking to accelerate their companies' growth trajectories.

Berman, Jarrad

Vice President, Digital Transformation

Paul Davis

Partner

Davis, Harrison B.

Partner

Erin Edwards

Partner

Rodney Eshelman III

Partner

Isabella Feliciano

Analyst

Daniel H. Galpern

Partner

Dan Gaspar

Partner

Gutin, Vladimir M.

Partner

Ha, Choon Woo

Vice President - Growth Equity

Brian Habacivch

Associate

Greg Hadley

Associate

Teague Hagerty

Associate

Carrie Hillebrand

Associate

James Hoffman

CFO

Samuel L. Katz

Managing Partner and Founder

Samuel L. Katz

Managing Partner

Kulla, Justin

Partner, Head of Impact Investing and ESG

Ava LeWinter

Analyst

Robert Leiser

Analyst

Perry Leon

Vice President

Marco Luy

Associate

Jacob Moon

Senior Associate

Michael Morgan

Principal

Griffin Niles

Associate

Alex Pfeffer

Associate

George Philipose

Vice President

Miguel Ranjo

Analyst

Brett Rosenbluth

Senior Associate

Taimur Tariq

Vice President

Harrison Valainis

Associate

Vertsman, Zack

Principal

Stephen Weiner

Senior Associate

Assiatu Williams

Senior Associate

46 past transactions

Superscapes

Acquisition in 2025
Superscapes is a provider of landscaping services focused on both commercial and residential clients. The company specializes in landscape design, installation, maintenance, and tree care, offering a range of services that enhance the aesthetic and functional aspects of properties such as homes, businesses, schools, and churches. By employing modern and innovative techniques, Superscapes aims to beautify various environments while ensuring that their services remain accessible and fairly priced. Their commitment to quality and customer satisfaction positions them as a valuable partner in landscape management and enhancement.

Truvideo

Private Equity Round in 2024
TruVideo, Inc. is a company that develops a video and text communication platform tailored for auto repair shops. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Wellesley, Massachusetts, TruVideo provides an application that enables technicians to record videos showcasing the condition of vehicles and the necessary repairs. This platform allows repair shops to enhance customer engagement by sending personalized video narratives to clients, fostering transparency and trust. Additionally, the service includes mobile payment options, enabling customers to approve repairs and complete payments seamlessly. By offering these tools, TruVideo aims to improve the communication between service providers and their customers, ultimately enhancing the overall experience in the automotive service sector.

Break The Floor Productions

Private Equity Round in 2023
Break the Floor Productions is one of the world’s preeminent dance entertainment companies, encompassing dance conventions.

Finzly

Series A in 2023
Finzly is a provider of real-time software solutions focused on enhancing financial transactions. The company offers an online banking platform that supports a range of services, including payments, lending, trade finance, foreign exchange, and account opening. By utilizing advanced technology, Finzly aims to modernize the banking experience for its customers, allowing for efficient management of financial transactions through its integrated operating system.

Soccer Post

Private Equity Round in 2022
Soccer Post is a chain of specialty stores focused on soccer-related products. The company offers a wide selection of quality soccer accessories and apparel, including balls, cleats, and team uniforms. By providing products from various sports brands, Soccer Post caters to the needs of soccer enthusiasts, ensuring they have access to essential gear for both recreational play and competitive sports.
Wave Sports + Entertainment is a media company focused on serving the next generation of digital sports fans. With a portfolio of over 30 media brands, it creates and distributes engaging sports-related content across various platforms, including Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube. This extensive reach allows the company to connect with over 500 million Gen Z and Millennial sports fans each month. Wave also operates as a full-service agency, offering public relations, social media management, creative services, and influencer marketing. The company is recognized for its innovative approach and strong engagement within the sports and entertainment sectors, consistently ranking its core content among the most engaged across social media platforms.

America's Thrift Stores

Private Equity Round in 2022
America's Thrift Stores, Inc. is a retail company that specializes in selling both new and used merchandise sourced from charities and department stores. The product range includes clothing, shoes, accessories, books, videos, furniture, toys, collectibles, small kitchen appliances, electronics, jewelry, and new items such as mattresses, makeup, cleaning supplies, and disposable products. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, the company operates multiple locations across Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Louisiana, and Tennessee. In addition to its retail operations, America's Thrift Stores provides financial support for Christian-based charities, aiding needy families and individuals in the community. This dual focus on retail and charitable contributions aligns with the company's commitment to serve local, regional, and national family-centered ministries.

Home Brands Group Holdings

Acquisition in 2021
Home Brands Group is the parent company of three exceptional franchises, including Re-Bath, 5 Day Kitchens, and bluefrog Plumbing + Drain.

SAXX Underwear

Acquisition in 2021
SAXX Underwear was founded in 2006 based on the need to design better men's underwear. After 16 prototypes and months of research and development, SAXX was introduced to the market with a revolutionary patented technology. It is the best performance and lifestyle solution on the market.

Knix Wear

Series B in 2021
Knix Wear Inc. is a Toronto-based company that designs and manufactures women's underwear and bras. Founded in 2013, the brand offers a range of intimate apparel, including bikinis, boyshorts, thongs, high-rise underwear, and sports bras. Knix focuses on creating human-centric products, such as lightweight anti-chafing shorts, wireless bras that combine style and support, and overnight period protection. The company primarily sells its products online, catering to the needs of modern women.

Itzy Ritzy

Acquisition in 2021
Itzy Ritzy is a retailer specializing in stylish accessories for mothers and their children, providing practical solutions for everyday parenting challenges. The company operates an online store that features a diverse range of products, including diaper bags, toys, pacifiers, and teethers. By focusing on both functionality and design, Itzy Ritzy aims to simplify the parenting experience for its customers while offering fashionable options for both moms and their little ones.

Kindred Bravely

Acquisition in 2021
Kindred Bravely sells and manufactures maternity and nursing clothing. Kindred BraveMoms provides incredible customer service, share quality content, and engage with social media communities. The company was founded in 2015 and based in Oceanside, California.

Xero Shoes

Private Equity Round in 2020
XeroShoes.com "The most comfortable, versatile sandals your feet will ever love!" Enjoy the fun and benefits of natural barefoot movement everywhere

InterGuard Software

Acquisition in 2020
InterGuard Software, a product of Awareness Technologies, Inc., specializes in endpoint security solutions tailored for both home and business environments. Its flagship product, InterGuard, is designed for employee monitoring and provides features such as data loss prevention, web filtering, and mobile data recovery. This software enables organizations to monitor employee activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and enhancing overall productivity. Additionally, Awareness Technologies offers WebWatcher, which assists parents in safeguarding their children’s online presence from threats like cyberbullying and predators. The company also provides Screen Time, a parental control application that helps manage digital consumption. Established in 2000 and headquartered in Westport, Connecticut, Awareness Technologies serves diverse sectors, including finance, healthcare, government, law enforcement, and education, focusing on promoting safety and informed decision-making in the digital landscape.

SA Company

Private Equity Round in 2020
SA Company is an online retailer based in Boca Raton, Florida, specializing in outdoor lifestyle products and apparel. Founded in 2013, the company offers a diverse range of items including trapper hats, fleece and performance face shields, hoodies, flannel shirts, and swim trunks. Their products are designed to enhance outdoor experiences for activities such as fishing, hunting, and boating. By selling directly to consumers through online channels, SA Company aims to provide quality gear that supports outdoor enthusiasts.

Evergent Technologies

Private Equity Round in 2020
Founded in 2007, Evergent set out to tackle challenges faced by global video service providers. These providers were struggling to find new revenue streams and best adapt to developments transforming the industry on all levels: Technological Advances — from new devices to new ways to access content via over-the-top (OTT) video—were forever changing the competitive landscape. Evolving Consumer Demand — individual choice and independence had become increasingly important for video consumption. “Content” as a video differentiator was being replaced by the ‘user experience’ around the video. New Delivery Models — required establishing and managing the integration of all video component services throughout the user lifecycle. Evergent responded by developing a modern, high-quality, frictionless, cloud business management solution that would delight end-user consumers and partners alike. The Evergent User Lifecycle Platform offers a comprehensive end-to-end, carrier-grade solution that helps video service providers generate more revenue and run their back-office more efficiently. Our customers include cable and satellite companies, telecommunication and wireless organizations, and the world’s largest media and entertainment businesses. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, we have offices across the United States in Austin, Los Angeles, and Denver, and internationally in India, Singapore, and Brazil.

Constellation Advisers

Private Equity Round in 2020
Constellation Advisers, LLC is an investment management consultancy based in New York, established in 2008. The firm specializes in providing institutional quality support services to both alternative and traditional investment managers, including private equity funds, hedge funds, venture capital funds, family offices, and mutual funds. Constellation offers a range of co-sourced and outsourced services, including CFO services for finance and accounting, COO services for operations and trade support, and CCO services for regulatory and compliance needs. Additionally, the firm provides operational due diligence, dissolution and wind-down services, as well as business strategy and consulting services. As of January 2021, Constellation Advisers operates as a subsidiary of IQ-EQ.

Saatva Luxury Mattress

Private Equity Round in 2018
Saatva is the only luxury mattress company operating exclusively online. Because of our low overhead, we are in the unique position of being able to offer high-quality luxury mattresses for about $1,400 less than you'd pay anywhere else. But when you buy from Saatva, we offer detailed construction specifications and real customer experiences so you know exactly what to expect from your mattress. We offer a 30-day return, no restocking fee, no pickup fee! That's stronger than any brick and mortar store. Saatva products are handcrafted in the United States. We are so proud of our company, and we hope you'll enjoy doing business with us. Whether you are an individual client, a designer with multiple clients, or a luxury hotel, we plan to make your shopping experience an exceptional one.

Triangle Home Fashions

Private Equity Round in 2018
Triangle Home Fashions, LLC, established in 2008 and headquartered in East Brunswick, New Jersey, specializes in the design, manufacture, and distribution of home textile and décor products. The company offers a wide range of items, including bedding, window curtains, shower curtains, comforters, and decorative pillows, catering to both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar retailers. Operating two state-of-the-art factories in China with over 800 employees, Triangle Home Fashions adheres to strict international labor laws and maintains ISO certification. The firm boasts a creative design team in New Jersey that actively researches lifestyle trends to develop innovative products. Through strict quality control and efficient delivery programs, the company ensures that its offerings, which include private label products and its own brands like Lush Decor, meet the needs of major retailers and wholesalers worldwide. Additionally, Triangle Home Fashions provides financial management, marketing, sales, and warehousing assistance services to its retail partners.

The Black Tux

Series C in 2018
The Black Tux, Inc. is a formalwear rental company based in Santa Monica, California, that specializes in providing high-quality suits and tuxedos for various formal occasions. Established in 2012, the company was founded to address the shortcomings of traditional tuxedo rental experiences by offering a modern e-commerce solution. Customers can conveniently order tuxedos, suits, shirts, vests, cufflinks, neckwear, shoes, and other accessories online, with free shipping both ways. Deliveries are made at least a week prior to the event, ensuring ample time for fitting. The Black Tux designs its own line of formalwear, focusing on better fit and style than conventional rental options, thereby allowing individuals to rent formal attire affordably without compromising on quality.

Advocate Solutions

Acquisition in 2017
Advocate Solutions is a consulting firm specializing in public assistance contact centers, modernizing legacy applications, and managing mission-critical technology programs for state and local government agencies, including health and human services.

Kingsbridge Holdings

Private Equity Round in 2016
Kingsbridge Holdings is a financing solutions provider that specializes in equipment acquisition, offering customized attention to each transaction. Founded in 2006 by Dan Flagstad and John Morand, the company is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois. Kingsbridge Holdings delivers tailored structuring and transaction management solutions, making it a preferred source for leasing options across various sectors, including industrial, healthcare, technology, and general equipment. The firm's focus on understanding customer needs ensures that clients receive effective support in their decision-making processes regarding equipment investments.

Hylan Datacom & Electrical

Private Equity Round in 2016
Hylan was founded in 1960 as a small Staten Island electrical contracting company by John DiLeo, Sr. He created the powerful work ethic and customer-centered approach that form our philosophy today: Your requirements are our priority. We give the same professionalism and respect to large and small customers. We’re still a family, and our permanent labor force is one of the most experienced and qualified in the business. Fifty years later, Hylan Datacom and Electrical is a full service company offering a deep array of services for DataCom, Electrical Contracting, Lighting and Electrical Maintenance, Utility Construction, and Emergency/Disaster Recovery.

Old House Books and Maps

Acquisition in 2016
Old House Books and Maps reprints historical maps and reprints out of print guide books.

LAC Group

Private Equity Round in 2016
Los Angeles-headquartered LAC Group provides critical knowledge and information management solutions such as competitive intelligence, research services, preservation and archival services, spend and cost management as well as knowledge management services for Fortune 500 companies, law firms, Hollywood studios, academic institutions and government agencies. Founded in 1986, LAC Group is a leader in delivering high-quality, cost-effective business services that help organizations manage and curate physical and digital information, data and content.

University Furnishings

Private Equity Round in 2016
University Furnishings, Inc. is a prominent supplier of wooden furniture and logistics services, primarily catering to off-campus student housing owners, developers, and management companies. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Garland, Texas, the company specializes in designing, manufacturing, delivering, installing, and maintaining a wide range of furniture products. Their offerings include bed frames, mattresses, nightstands, chests, desk chairs, dining tables, dining chairs, barstools, sofas, loveseats, sectionals, occasional chairs, ottomans, coffee tables, end tables, entertainment units, small tables, and desks. In addition to furniture, University Furnishings also provides interior design services to enhance the living spaces of students.

The Living Co

Acquisition in 2016
The Living Company is a global furniture design and manufacturing firm based in Dallas. A sister division to University Furnishings – the largest supplier of furniture to luxury off-campus student residences – The Living Company was created to expand thier offerings and expertise to the hotel industry and beyond. With over 10 years in the furnishings business and a 100% client retention rate, their furniture has a reputation for withstanding the wear and tear that comes with high occupancy residences, providing their clients with maximum return on their investment. They deliver a seamless client experience – giving you total peace of mind from concept generation to project completion.

ASSOS of Switzerland

Private Equity Round in 2015
ASSOS of Switzerland’s mission is to provide innovative, technically outstanding cycling apparel with meticulous, lean design. Based in Ticino “Terra di Ciclismo”, Switzerland, ASSOS of Switzerland Gmbh was founded in 1976 with the creation of the first ever Lycra® cycling shorts. Thanks to its continued investments in R&D, the company has developed a number of innovations that have imposed the direction in which the bicycle industry has evolved – most of them are now industry standards: first Lycra® shorts (’76), first sublimination on a cycling jersey (’80), first Elastic Interface cycling short insert (2001), Choose your Comfort concept (2003), Project Starbust, the fastest cycling bodysuit on earth (2004), S5 the next cycling shorts generation (2008), S7_S7 is a game changer (2014) are only a few examples.

Family Entertainment Group

Private Equity Round in 2015
Family Entertainment Group is a recognized industry leader in arcade design, development, consulting, and operations. Owning and operating entertainment facilities both nationally and internationally since 2004, we provide arcade solutions for amusement parks, bowling centers, casinos, FECs, hotels, movie theaters, restaurants, retail stores, waterparks, and more. We offer new and innovative ways of monitoring and operating locations through integrated management systems. As a recognized leader in the amusement and entertainment fields, top name manufacturers and distributors often use us as a testbed for new products and releases, enabling us to offer our partners exclusive new equipment and unique first-to-market opportunities.

Global Employment Solutions

Acquisition in 2014
Global Employment Solutions, Inc. is a professional staffing services provider that specializes in various sectors, including accounting, financial services, creative and digital fields, information technology, manufacturing, engineering, and commercial staffing. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Littleton, Colorado, the company operates multiple offices across the United States, including cities such as Denver, New York, and Chicago. Global Employment Solutions caters to a diverse clientele, ranging from government agencies to multinational corporations, delivering tailored staffing solutions that prioritize quality and efficiency. The firm is known for its streamlined recruiting process, which ensures that candidates are thoroughly screened, trained, and ready for their assignments. As of October 2019, the company operates as a subsidiary of ettain group Inc.

Snap Fitness

Private Equity Round in 2014
Snap Fitness is a Gym/Physical fitness center that provides cardio, strength, and free weight equipment in family-friendly facilities. The center offers franchisees a proven, affordable business model that enables semi-absentee ownership and provide members a fast, convenient and affordable workout alternative to oversized, overpriced and overcrowded health clubs. The fitness centers feature 24/7 access, cardio and strength-training equipment that set industry standards, value-add services not available at comparable fitness clubs and a safe, secure environment. Their progressive, member-friendly policies include the elimination of contracts (members pay month-to-month), the ability to freeze gym memberships for up to three months annually and freedom to use any Snap Fitness club worldwide. Snap Fitness was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Chanhassen, US.

Lift Brands

Private Equity Round in 2014
Lift Brands, Inc. is a wellness and fitness organization that operates a diverse range of businesses within the fitness sector. Incorporated in 2013 and based in Chanhassen, Minnesota, the company manages various fitness facilities, including gyms, kickboxing centers, yoga studios, and health clubs. Additionally, Lift Brands provides personalized group fitness experiences and offers fitness video classes through wall-mounted and touch screen kiosks. The organization is also known for its franchise operations, featuring well-known brands such as Snap Fitness, 9Round, and Fit Stop. With a commitment to enhancing physical and mental wellness, Lift Brands aims to deliver impactful fitness experiences and positive results for its members.

Cloud5 Communications

Private Equity Round in 2013
Cloud5 Communications specializes in cloud-based telephony solutions, high-speed Internet access (HSIA), and contact center services tailored for the hospitality industry. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers 24/7 support for phone systems and provides services such as SIP trunking and hosted PBX. By leveraging advanced networking and proprietary technology, Cloud5 understands the unique operational needs and budget constraints of hotels, enabling them to enhance their communication infrastructure. This integrated approach helps hoteliers improve guest services and fosters new revenue opportunities, ensuring a high-performance, guest-centric experience.

Media Storm

Private Equity Round in 2011
Media Storm is a media agency that specializes in providing marketing services tailored to the media and entertainment industries. The company focuses on data science and optimization, offering a range of services that include traditional media planning and buying, analytics, insights, and strategic ideation. By leveraging these capabilities, Media Storm helps clients develop effective advertising campaigns and execute comprehensive media strategies aimed at achieving measurable business results.

DLT Solutions

Private Equity Round in 2009
Founded in 1991, DLT Solutions delivers best of class technology solutions to federal, state, and municipal governments and businesses from its headquarters in Herndon, VA. To achieve that mission, DLT has tightly integrated itself with some of the most prominent IT software and hardware manufacturers in the world including Autodesk, Google, NetApp, Oracle, Quest Software, Red Hat, Solarwinds, and Symantec, among others. With its product portfolio, multiple procurement vehicles and award-winning track record, DLT confidently supports public sector clients in the technology implementation required to achieve their agency missions. DLT was recently honored as number one in the Term Software License category in the GSA IT Catalog of Top IT Contractors on GSA Schedule 70.

avVenta

Series A in 2009
avVenta was founded on a mission of Disruptive Innovation. This innovation is the foundation for how we deliver pixel perfect digital production services using a methodology built with the creative process in mind. This highly flexible and iterative process enables us to meet aggressive digital production schedules while allowing for the design changes that are integral to the delivery of digital marketing and interactive advertising.
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