ZMC

General contacts
Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2001

AUM

$775 M

Location

New York, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

ZMC is a private equity firm based in New York, New York, founded in 2001. The firm specializes in investing in media, entertainment, communications, and technology sectors. With a team of 31 professionals, including 14 partners, ZMC leverages its extensive industry expertise and network to drive operational excellence and value creation in its portfolio companies.

ZMC focuses on growth and buyout investments, primarily targeting companies in North America. The firm manages several funds, including ZMC III, L.P., with an AUM of $755 million launched in 2019. ZMC is known for its collaborative approach, working closely with management teams to enhance strategic execution and operational performance.

Notable investments by ZMC include Alchemy AI - business/productivity software, 1880 Train - rail services, Giant Spoon - media and information services, Pure Wafer - distributors/wholesale, and Titanic Museum Attraction - leisure facilities. These investments highlight ZMC's diverse portfolio across various industries.

Industry

Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment SaaS Security Software Technology Education Financial Services Fintech

ZMC Funds

Name Type
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Industry
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Region 		Size AUM Launch date
ZMC III, L.P.
Private Equity (PE)
Education
Financial Services
Fintech
Marketing and Advertising
SaaS
Security
Software
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
$5-10 m
$755 M
November 2019

Contacts

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Karl Slatoff Managing Partner
Managing Partner
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LinkedIn
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Strauss Zelnick Founder and Managing Partner
Founder and Managing Partner
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LinkedIn
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FAQs about ZMC

ZMC is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
ZMC is located in New York, New York, United States.
ZMC was founded in 2001.
ZMC invests in companies and startups in Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, SaaS, Security, Software, Technology, Education, Financial Services, Fintech.
ZMC invests in companies and startups in North America.
ZMC invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
ZMC usually invests $10-50 m on average.
ZMC has around $775m assets under management.
ZMC last fund was created/launched in 2019-11-07
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