Articles from Z Capital Group

Z Capital Group (“ZCG”), a leading privately held global firm, today announced the appointment of Ashlee Newman as Head of Legal, Investment Funds. Ms. Newman is responsible for the structuring, formation, launch, management, and regulatory compliance of ZCG’s investment products. At ZCG, Ms. Newman will collaborate with the firm’s investment, tax, finance, and capital formation teams to advise on all aspects of ZCG’s fund formation and operations.

Z Capital Group (“ZCG”), a leading, privately held global firm, today announced the appointment of Jordana Semaan as Chief of Staff, Middle East & Asia-Pacific of ZCG Arabia, the Riyadh-based division of ZCG (“ZCG Arabia”). Based in ZCG’s new Riyadh office, Ms. Semaan will oversee the expansion of the firm’s operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (“the Kingdom”) and the advancement and execution of key initiatives at ZCG Arabia. Ms. Semaan will also support the firm’s regional fundraising efforts in coordination with ZCG’s Capital Formation team and the management of local limited partner relationships.

Z Capital Group (“ZCG”), a leading, privately held global firm, today announced the appointment of Adnan Al Faraj as Head of SME Direct Lending of ZCG Arabia. Mr. Al Faraj will lead the firm’s direct lending platform for small- and medium-sized enterprises (“SMEs”) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the “Kingdom”), with a focus on high-growth, cash-flow generative businesses led by experienced management teams.

Z Capital Group (“ZCG”), a leading privately held global firm, today announced the appointment of Jedidiah “Jeddy” Lee as Managing Director, Head of Credit, effective May 31, 2025. Mr. Lee will lead ZCG Credit’s platform, overseeing investment strategy, portfolio construction, risk management, and capital deployment across the firm’s credit vehicles.

Z Capital Group (“ZCG”) today announced it has signed an extension to continue as a Team Partner with Scuderia Ferrari HP through the 2026 Formula 1 season.

Z Capital Group (“ZCG”), a leading privately held merchant bank, will embark on a strategic global expansion, focusing on new investment opportunities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the “Kingdom”). ZCG will introduce a direct lending strategy in the first quarter of 2025, focused on originating loans to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Kingdom. This strategy will focus on high-growth businesses with experienced management teams, and will offer a suite of scalable capital solutions, including secured term loans, revolving facilities, and mezzanine loans.

Z Capital Group (“ZCG”) today announced it has signed as a Team Partner with Scuderia Ferrari for the 2024 Formula 1 season. The commitment will continue the successful partnership between ZCG and Scuderia Ferrari that began in 2023.

Z Capital Group (“ZCG”), a leading private markets asset manager, and the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (“NSIA”), manager of Nigeria’s sovereign wealth fund, today announced a joint venture partnership to establish a fund focused on infrastructure investments in Africa marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”). This strategic collaboration offers the opportunity to leverage the unique economic and financial opportunities that are currently burgeoning within the African continent.