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- Z Capital Partners raises $286.5m
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- Z Capital to launch third fund in 2017
The firm has begun issuing primary documents for its next fund, which hasn’t officially launched yet, and will be seeking to raise more than twice the amount it targeted for its second fund.
- Z Capital hires former FBI officer as operating partner
Jerry Pender specialises in information technology and will advise on digital and cybersecurity.
- Z Capital’s offer to buy gaming company rebuffed again
Z Capital’s proposal to purchase outstanding shares of Affinity Gaming has been denied for the second time
- Exclusive: Boyle out at Black Diamond
The former Blackstone exec joined Black Diamond in 2006
- New Mexico Educational to commit $40m to Z Capital
Z Capital’s second special situations fund includes a 2.5% cash commitment from the firm that specialises in the private equity-distressed sector.
- Z Capital hires IR exec from KPS
James Zenni-led Z Capital Partners has hired Irene Hong, former VP of investor relations at KPS Capital Partners, as a managing director in charge of marketing and corporate development.
- Z Capital targets $500m for special situations
The James Zenni-led firm is expected to hold a first close on roughly $200m for its second special situations fund by the end of next month.
- Operating Partners Forum: Cutting costs not an easy fix
Even though cutting costs can improve portfolio company performance, doing so without consideration of product quality can damage a business’s reputation.