Profil
Justin Kulla joined TZP Group as a Partner of Impact Investing and ESG in May 2020.
Mr. Kulla began his career at Credit Suisse where he was an engineer working in New York, London and Zurich, and at Google where he worked in business development.
Following business school, Justin joined the Hearst Corporation's venture capital group focused on early stage internet and media investments.
In 2010, Justin was a founding member of Weld North, an education technology private equity firm backed by KKR.
During his tenure at Weld North, Justin invested in Edgenuity, Imagine Learning, The Learning House and Performance Matters and held senior operating roles including as Chief Technology Officer at Edgenuity.
In 2015, Justin founded and served as CEO of BusinessBlocks, an education technology company for working adults and small businesses.
BusinessBlocks was acquired in 2017 by AmTrust Financial Services, a Fortune 500 insurance company and following the acquisition Justin served as SVP of M&A and Investments.
Justin serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Errigal, Inc., Force Management Holdings, LLC, and ATS Parent, LLC.
Justin holds BS and MISM degrees from Carnegie Mellon University, an MBA from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an MPA from Harvard University.
He's a lecturer and mentor at Stanford, Menlo College, USC, and Tulane, a board advisor at 826 National, and a Term Member on the Council on Foreign Relations
Anciens postes connus de Justin Kulla
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TZP Group LLC
TZP Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance TZP Group invests in lower-middle market companies located in the United States and Canada with an EBITDA of USD 2 - 15 million and revenue of minimum USD 10 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of professional services, wellness & enrichment, software & technology, branded consumer, and property & facility services. It provides financing for growth and buyout stage capital transactions with an investment size of USD 10 - 100 million. It acquires controlling and non controlling interests. | Private Equity Investor | 01/09/2023 |
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Broker)
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Edgenuity, Inc.
Edgenuity, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online educational courses | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Giza Venture Capital
Giza Venture Capital Investment ManagersFinance Giza Venture invests in companies located in Israel and Asia. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in early stage capital transactions. It acts as a lead investor and takes a seat on the board of directors. It also makes co-investments and follow-on investments. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| GE AEROSPACE | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Broker)
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Designs, develops, manufactures and services aircraft engines for commercial airframes & defense jet engines, avionics & power systems | Electronic Technology |
The Hearst Corp.
The Hearst Corp. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Providers diversified information and media services | Technology Services |
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Google LLC
Google LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as an online search engine company | Technology Services |
Harvard University
Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Giza Venture Capital
Giza Venture Capital Investment ManagersFinance Giza Venture invests in companies located in Israel and Asia. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in early stage capital transactions. It acts as a lead investor and takes a seat on the board of directors. It also makes co-investments and follow-on investments. | Finance |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Functions as a College/University | Finance |
Edgenuity, Inc.
Edgenuity, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online educational courses | Technology Services |
TZP Group LLC
TZP Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance TZP Group invests in lower-middle market companies located in the United States and Canada with an EBITDA of USD 2 - 15 million and revenue of minimum USD 10 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of professional services, wellness & enrichment, software & technology, branded consumer, and property & facility services. It provides financing for growth and buyout stage capital transactions with an investment size of USD 10 - 100 million. It acquires controlling and non controlling interests. | Finance |
Weld North LLC
Weld North LLC Investment ManagersFinance Weld North invests in lower and middle market companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of education, health & wellness, consumer services and marketing businesses. It provides financing for early and buyout transactions. | Finance |
















