TZP Group Adds Dan Gaspar as Partner

TZP Group, LLC today announced that Dan Gaspar has joined the firm as a Partner of TZP Growth Partners I, L.P., a private equity fund investing in growing business and consumer services companies.

TZP Growth pursues control investments in business and consumer services firms with annual EBITDA below $8 million, requiring equity investments under $25 million. The strategy targets companies demonstrating solid profitability and durable business models, positioning TZP as a "Partner of Choice" for owners and management.

Gaspar joins from High Road Capital Partners, where he held Partner status. His earlier roles include private equity positions at Columbus Nova Private Equity Partners and Trimaran Capital Partners, plus investment banking at Morgan Stanley. He holds a B.S. in economics from the Wharton School and an M.B.A. in finance from Columbia Business School, where he earned Beta Gamma Sigma honors.

"I've known Dan for over ten years and I am impressed by his proven track record for sourcing, executing, and managing investments," said Sam Katz, TZP's Managing Partner, emphasizing Gaspar's alignment with TZP's growth ambitions and values.

Founded in 2007, TZP Group has raised $1.3 billion across its family of funds. The firm targets closely-held private companies whose owners wish to retain significant equity while partnering with investors offering operating and financial expertise to drive growth and maximize retained stake value.