TZP Group Acquires Majority Stake in Itzy Ritzy

TZP Group Acquires Majority Stake in Kindred Bravely

April 12, 2021

Consumer Products

TZP Group (via TZP Small Cap Partners II) has acquired a majority stake in Akerson Enterprises LLC d/b/a Kindred Bravely, a digitally-native direct-to-consumer maternity and nursing apparel brand. Founders Deeanne and Garret Akerson will remain co-CEOs and retain a significant ownership stake as TZP partners with management to accelerate the company's growth.

TZP Group and Nuveen Lead Recapitalization of America's Thrift Stores

February 15, 2022

Retail

TZP Group led a majority recapitalization of America's Thrift Stores, partnering with Nuveen Global Impact Fund and the company's existing management team to support growth. The investment will fund expansion of retail and e-commerce operations, growth of the donation network, and further the company's role in the circular economy.

TZP Group Invests in Evergent Technologies

May 14, 2020

Cloud & SaaS

New York-based private equity firm TZP Group (through TZP Capital Partners III, LP) made a strategic growth investment in Evergent Technologies, a Sunnyvale-based provider of revenue and customer lifecycle management software. The capital will support Evergent’s global expansion, scale its operations, and accelerate product capabilities for monetizing direct-to-consumer and carrier digital services.

TZP Group Leads Majority Recapitalization of Head Rush Technologies

January 17, 2024

Manufacturing

TZP Group has led a majority recapitalization of Head Rush Technologies, partnering with management and existing shareholders; Pike Street Capital completed the sale of its stake. Head Rush, headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, is a global manufacturer of climbing and adventure-safety equipment (notably the TRUBLUE auto belay) and will partner with TZP to fund new product introductions, international expansion and entry into new end markets.

TZP Group Leads Recapitalization of Force Management

July 12, 2021

Professional Services

TZP Group’s TZP Small Cap Partners II has led a recapitalization of Force Management, partnering with the company's management team and existing investor Driehaus Private Equity, who will retain a meaningful stake. Force Management, a Charlotte-based provider of sales force training, sales effectiveness consulting and learning management software, will work with TZP to accelerate growth and expand its offerings.

TZP Group Invests in Soccer Post; Alex Morgan Joins as Investor

November 21, 2022

Retail

TZP Group has made a growth investment in Soccer Post, the largest local-market-focused omni-channel soccer specialty retailer in the U.S., to support the company's national expansion across e-commerce, physical stores, and institutional channels. Soccer star Alex Morgan also joined as an investor and brand ambassador to support community engagement and future store ownership.