Z2 Capital Partners Closes $300 Million Inaugural Fund

STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 28, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Z2 Capital Partners, a private capital provider focused on the lower middle market, has successfully closed its inaugural fund, Z2 SBIC I, LP, with $300 million in total capital. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the firm, which was licensed as a Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

The fund attracted a diverse group of limited partners, including banks, insurance companies, funds of funds, endowments, family offices, and registered investment advisors (RIAs). Z2 Capital Partners aims to invest in U.S.-based companies generating at least $10 million in revenue and $2 million in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA). Investments will range from approximately $10 million to $40 million, with the potential for upsize with participation from Z2 LP co-investors.

The firm's investment committee, comprising Scott Gold, Jake Sussman, and Andy Cahill, oversees a strategy focused on senior secured debt and minority equity investments primarily in non-sponsored and independent sponsored companies. Z2 Capital Partners is dedicated to providing tailored debt and structured equity investments to lower middle market companies in the United States, often owned by families, management teams, or entrepreneurs that require strategic capital beyond traditional bank financing.

With the first investments already deployed, Z2 Capital Partners is now poised to support job creation across the country by supplying capital to exceptional companies. The firm's commitment to growing businesses and the American economy is evident in its SBIC license and the diverse group of limited partners supporting its inaugural fund.