Values

At TZP, we seek to ‘reveal hidden things’ by unlocking value with ingenuity. TZP is named after the first private equity dealmaker in recorded history: the biblical figure Joseph.

As told in the Book of Genesis, the Egyptian Pharaoh had several dreams he was unable to interpret. After exhausting his available advisors, Pharaoh learned of a man who could interpret dreams named Joseph. Pharaoh summoned Joseph and asked for help to solve his quandary. Pharaoh described dreams of seven fat cows swallowed by seven skinny cows, followed by seven fat sheaves of wheat swallowed by seven skinny sheaves of wheat. After listening to Pharaoh, Joseph concluded that the Pharaoh’s dreams meant that there would be seven years of great abundance in Egypt followed by seven years of severe famine. Joseph also offered Pharaoh a plan to deal with the upcoming events by collecting excess crops in storehouses while food was abundant so there would be reserves to sustain the people during the years of famine.

Pharaoh rewarded Joseph’s creativity and vision by appointing him viceroy, giving him wide discretion to implement his plan for managing the years of plenty and famine. As part of Joseph’s coronation, Pharaoh gave Joseph an Egyptian name, “TZofenat Paneach,” (Genesis 41:45) which translates into “the revealer of hidden things.”

When the years of plenty arrived, Joseph carried out his economic plan and the storehouses were filled to capacity in time for the famine. When the famine arrived, it was so severe that the Egyptians exhausted all their savings purchasing food from Pharaoh’s storehouses. Desperate for sustenance, the Egyptian people offered to become slaves to Pharaoh in exchange for food. Joseph suggested an alternative plan. “Here is seed for you, sow the land. And it will be at the ingatherings that you will give a fifth to Pharaoh and the four parts shall be yours.” (Genesis 47:23-24). The fifth – or 20% – represents the first recorded carried interest in history.

Since its inception, TZP has committed to working with our partners to “reveal hidden things” that will create value for all our stakeholders. Over time, TZP has taken on another meaning – reflecting our core values of Trust, Zeal and Partnership. Read our Code of Values above.

The TZP Cares Foundation is a charitable organization founded in 2013 with the purpose of giving back to the communities in which TZP and its managed portfolio companies operate by (among other charitable initiatives) making grants to Section 501(c)(3) charitable organizations that operate in those communities.

Since inception, The TZP Cares Foundation has donated over $1,600,000 supporting charities in the communities of our Portfolio Companies, including $112,000 in grants in 2026 to 32 organizations across 18 states.

Every TZP employee contributes to the Foundation annually, reflecting a firm-wide commitment to giving back that goes beyond any single grant.

TZP Cares Foundation is a Delaware nonprofit nonstock corporation with Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status as a private foundation with the IRS.

Employer of Choice

At TZP, we strive to be an “Employer of Choice” for superior talent by providing a culture, workplace environment, and rewards system for our team to flourish. We are a values-driven, performance-oriented private equity firm with a commitment to positively impacting our community and society at large. We also seek to help cultivate “Employer of Choice” attributes at our portfolio companies.

We believe the unique characteristics and differences within our team – whether that be demographics, lifestyle, personality, experience, or in some other way – form an important part of what defines the TZP experience. We view a variety of cultures, ideas, and perspectives as an organizational asset that optimizes our performance by driving creativity, innovation, and effective decision-making.

Building Lasting Value

We believe strong businesses are built on trusted relationships and sound practices. Our approach considers employees, customers, suppliers, communities and the environment alongside effective governance.

From evaluating investments to partnering with management teams, we seek to identify material risks, strengthen business practices and support lasting value. We consider the issues most relevant to each business, including how it supports its people, uses resources, serves customers and maintains clear accountability.