Justin Kulla
Private Equity Investor at TZP Group LLC
Profile
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
Justin Kulla active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
TZP Group LLC
 TZP Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance TZP Group LLC (TZP Group) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by Sam L. Katz. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Private Equity Investor | 2020-04-30 |
Former positions of Justin Kulla
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Broker)
 Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Edgenuity, Inc.
 Edgenuity, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Edgenuity, Inc. provides online educational courses. It offers courses and curriculum, Edgenuity MyPath and dual credit products. The firm’s solutions include blended learning, common core, concept + credit recovery, intervention, NCAA, summer school and integrations. It provides educational solutions for schools and districts, including core curriculum, career and technical education, specialized elective courses, and advanced placement. The company was founded by Gene Storz in 1998 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Giza Venture Capital
 Giza Venture Capital Investment ManagersFinance Giza Venture Capital (Giza Venture) is a venture capital firm founded in 1992 by Zeev Holtzman and Zvi Schechter. The firm is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| GE AEROSPACE | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Google LLC
 Google LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Google LLC engages in the operation of internet portal and search index website. It provides online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, and software solutions. The company was founded by Lawrence E. Page and Sergey Mikhaylovich Brin on September 4, 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Justin Kulla
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Masters Business Admin |
| Harvard University | Graduate Degree |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Graduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| GE AEROSPACE | Producer Manufacturing |
| Private companies | 7 |
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Weld North LLC
 Weld North LLC Investment ManagersFinance Weld North LLC (Weld North) is a private equity subsidiary of Weld North Holdings LLC founded in 2010 by Jonathan N. Grayer. The firm is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. | Finance |
The Hearst Corp.
 The Hearst Corp. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services The Hearst Corp. operates as a media, information, and services company. It engages in broadcasting; and provides magazines and newspapers. The company was founded by William Randolph Hearst and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
Google LLC
Google LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Google LLC engages in the operation of internet portal and search index website. It provides online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, and software solutions. The company was founded by Lawrence E. Page and Sergey Mikhaylovich Brin on September 4, 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Technology Services |
Giza Venture Capital
Giza Venture Capital Investment ManagersFinance Giza Venture Capital (Giza Venture) is a venture capital firm founded in 1992 by Zeev Holtzman and Zvi Schechter. The firm is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel. | Finance |
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Broker)
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world. | Finance |
Edgenuity, Inc.
Edgenuity, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Edgenuity, Inc. provides online educational courses. It offers courses and curriculum, Edgenuity MyPath and dual credit products. The firm’s solutions include blended learning, common core, concept + credit recovery, intervention, NCAA, summer school and integrations. It provides educational solutions for schools and districts, including core curriculum, career and technical education, specialized elective courses, and advanced placement. The company was founded by Gene Storz in 1998 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ. | Technology Services |
TZP Group LLC
TZP Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance TZP Group LLC (TZP Group) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by Sam L. Katz. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
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