Securing Your Legacy

We acquire exceptional businesses from owners, founders, and entrepreneurs who require top-tier operators. Our goal is to create a seamless transition that respects your life’s work while setting your company up to thrive for years to come.

Legacy Preservation • Founder-Friendly Transitions • Disciplined Growth Strategy • Operational Excellence • Long-Term Partnership • Empowered Management Teams • Future-Proof Value Creation •

Legacy Preservation • Founder-Friendly Transitions • Disciplined Growth Strategy • Operational Excellence • Long-Term Partnership • Empowered Management Teams • Future-Proof Value Creation •

ZJ Capital Partners

The Team

Zemfira Khisaeva

Zemfira Khisaeva - Partner

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Former senior finance executive at Scotiabank and McKinsey consultant, Zemfira specializes in strategy, operational digitization, and regulatory compliance. Named a top fintech leader, she brings strategic depth and execution excellence to business transformations.

Jay Steinback

Jay Steinback -
Partner

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Entrepreneur, investor, and seasoned operator with extensive experience in retail, real estate, fintech, and venture-backed startups. Jay previously led multiple businesses to successful exits and built scalable ecosystems leveraging unified software solutions.

Get in touch w/ Zem & Jay
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What We Are Looking For

EBITDA

$2M - $15M USD

Revenue

Recurring or predictable revenue

Geography

United States or Canada

Sectors

B2B Business Services (e.g., logistics, distribution, payments, HR), Technology, FinTech (excluding lending)

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Why Us

ZJ Capital Partners is an operator-led investment fund built by seasoned operators and entrepreneurs. We acquire exceptional businesses, focusing on strong market positions in high-growth sectors, backed by committed investors and deep operational expertise.

  • Seller Alignment: Flexible structures (equity rollover, board roles, customized transitions) with deep respect for brand, culture, and legacy.
  • Experience: Decades of entrepreneurial and operational leadership with a proven track record of scaling and exiting businesses.
  • Growth-Oriented: Investing in people, systems, and strategic initiatives to preserve strengths and drive sustainable expansion.
  • Financial Capacity: Fully funded with committed capital, ensuring speed, certainty, and flexibility in deal execution.
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Schedule a Meeting with ZJ Partners

45-Minute Intro Meeting 60-Minute Sync Meeting 90-Minute Deep Dive

12395 Olive Blvd Suite 200, St. Louis, MO 63141
zem@zj.partners | jay@zj.partners
www.zj.partners