ZCG Private Equity

ZCG Private Equity is the private equity arm of ZCG, a leading privately held global firm specializing in private markets asset management, business consulting services, and technology development and solutions. With nearly 30 years of experience, ZCG has invested tens of billions of dollars across various industries, including consumer products, steel, agriculture, consumer food, gaming, hospitality, manufacturing, specialty services, and automotive. The firm's investors include prominent global sovereign wealth funds, endowments, pension funds, insurance companies, foundations, family offices, wealth management firms, and other financial institutions in North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

ZCG Private Equity pursues a strategy of acquiring companies that are growth platforms, corporate carve-outs, buy-and-builds, go-private transactions, and turnarounds. The firm employs a three-pronged approach for value creation, collaborating with management teams, focusing on operations, and driving strategic growth through mergers and acquisitions. ZCG's global team comprises approximately 400 professionals, with offices in New York, Pune and Mumbai, India, and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

In 2024, ZCG announced a strategic partnership and direct lending joint venture with Fawaz Alhokair, focusing on providing flexible capital solutions to high-growth small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Saudi Arabia. This initiative aims to support the Kingdom's Vision 2030 goals by offering growth capital solutions to SMEs through various debt instruments, including secured term loans, revolving facilities, and mezzanine loans. The partnership leverages Fawaz Alhokair's local relationships and market insights, combined with ZCG's asset management, consulting, and technology solutions, to invest in strong companies with resilient business models and experienced management teams.

ZCG's commitment to responsible investing is evident through its signatory status with the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) and its support for the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). These commitments underscore the firm's dedication to incorporating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into its investment management strategy, aiming to generate both financial returns and long-term sustainability value for its investors, employees, and the communities in which they operate.