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Senior Vice President
Rami is a seasoned M&A and capital-raising specialist with a unique edge in marketing and sales. After scaling a business that produced over $30M in contracts for construction companies worldwide, he applied his knowledge to help Zaidwood Capital raise over $100M for clients. Rami’s innovative approach is reshaping the financial landscape, delivering success for diverse companies. As a co-founder of Zaidwood with Samuel and Bryann, he utilizes his industry knowledge and mentorship to produce impactful results and sustainable growth.
Today, Rami’s strategies are central to Zaidwood Capital, where he and his partners have facilitated over $100M in capital for clients. His innovative approach challenges outdated financial models, delivering transformative results and reshaping the landscape for diverse companies.
Transitioning from construction to finance, Rami leverages his proven success in generating contracts to bring a unique perspective to capital raising.
With the guidance of successful mentors who run firms of their own, with the blueprint for success in the new age financial space that separates Zaidwood from other firms. Together with co-founder Samuel and Bryann, he has positioned Zaidwood as a transformative force in finance, driving both transaction success and sustainable growth for clients. Rami’s deep industry knowledge and innovative strategies continue to deliver impactful results across sectors.

Senior Vice President
Samuel is a distinguished authority in M&A and strategic marketing, celebrated for his visionary approach to capital formation. As a co-founder of Zaidwood, he has achieved extraordinary milestones, including orchestrating a $5.8M roll-up in the gaming sector in just 1.5 months and spearheading an $11.1M pipeline in the marketing space in under 30 days. Samuel consistently generates over nine figures in monthly deal flow for Zaidwood and its partners. By integrating marketing and financial strategy, he has elevated Zaidwood’s market position. With a background in healthcare consulting, his specialization delivers transformative outcomes, solidifying Zaidwood’s role as a financial innovator.
Samuel’s marketing-centric approach underpins Zaidwood’s success across M&A and deal origination. His talent for crafting persuasive investor narratives and understanding market dynamics ensures deals resonate with top-tier investors.Having transitioned from healthcare consulting to the financial sector, Samuel’s rare blend of marketing and finance makes him a trusted authority, consistently delivering impactful results for his clients.
With the guidance of successful mentors who run firms of their own, with the blueprint for success in the new age financial space that separates Zaidwood from other firms. Together with co-founder Rami, he is positioning Zaidwood as a transformative force in finance, driving both transaction success and sustainable growth.
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managing partner
Bryann is a business development expert with a documented history of scaling companies to seven figures and generating over $80 million in revenue. Before co-founding Zaidwood, he facilitated over $35M in deals for various partners. As Managing Partner, Bryann applies his financial acumen to guide clients through complex financial landscapes, crafting tailored strategies that secure capital and catalyze growth. Drawing on insights from his mentors, he is instrumental in positioning Zaidwood as a transformative force in the financial industry.
As a co-founder of Zaidwood Capital, Bryann leverages his extensive background in M&A and capital raising to guide clients through the complexities of the financial landscape. His collaboration with seasoned mentors has equipped him with invaluable skills and insights, enabling him to craft tailored strategies that deliver results.
At Zaidwood, Bryann's innovative approach and tactical expertise are pivotal in helping clients secure capital and achieve sustainable growth. His commitment to transforming traditional financial models positions Zaidwood as a dynamic force in the industry, dedicated to driving transaction success and fostering long-term partnerships. With Bryann at the helm, Zaidwood Capital continues to reshape the financial landscape, unlocking new opportunities for diverse companies.

Senior Partner
Que is an expert in M&A and capital raising, with a demonstrated history of securing over $50 million in high-value contracts. As Senior Partner at Zaidwood Capital, he builds strategic alliances with investors and founders, driving growth through a marketing-focused approach that strengthens clients’ market positions. Alongside co-founders Bryann, Rami, and Samuel, Que has facilitated over $100M in capital, reshaping the financial landscape and empowering businesses to succeed.
As Managing Partner at Zaidwood Capital, Que forges powerful alliances with investors and founders, building pathways to substantial growth. His marketing-focused strategy weaves compelling narratives that resonate with investors and elevate his clients’ market positions. Que’s ability to integrate financial acumen with visionary insights makes him indispensable to businesses ready to dominate their industries.
Backed by the mentorship of leaders in the new-age financial arena, Que continually redefines conventional finance to deliver high-impact results. Alongside co-founders Bryann, Rami, and Samuel. Que has propelled Zaidwood into a category of its own, facilitating over $100 million in capital for a diverse range of clients. His dynamic approach and innovative strategies are reshaping the financial landscape, empowering businesses to achieve immediate success.

Managing Director - North American Private Credit
Chris brings over 25 years of M&A experience across technology, telecommunications, and financial services. Having worked at Lehman Brothers and FFTW, he has directly collaborated with major organizations like IPREO, GoDaddy, and Fiserv, facilitating over $2 billion in deals and $700 million in financing. With a specialization in Technology M&A, sales, underwriting, and business development, Chris applies a strategic approach to sectors like fintech, SaaS, and blockchain, delivering impactful results for clients.
His core expertise encompasses:
• 15+ years in Technology M&A
• 20+ years in Consultative Sales and Solution Selling
• 20+ years in Negotiating, Underwriting, and Completing loans, credit facilities, equity investments, and transactions
• 25+ years of Leadership and Senior Management
• 25+ years of Growth Strategy and Business Development
With deep domain expertise in telecommunications, internet services, mobility, blockchain, fintech, financial services, SaaS, and digital media, Chris brings a unique and strategic perspective to each venture. His comprehensive approach and seasoned insight continue to drive transformative results, elevating clients across diverse sectors.

Strategic Advisor
Richard is a seasoned M&A and corporate finance professional with over 20 years of experience across sectors such as IT Services, Software, Data Analytics, Advanced Communications, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Gov contracts/Defense, medtech and Life Sciences. He has successfully led over 35 transactions valued at more than $6.4 billion, including marquee deals such as Tree of Life’s sale to Kehe and ABB’s acquisition of Baldor Electric. With expertise in deal structuring, valuation, financial modeling, and corporate development, Richard brings a strategic approach to driving impactful results for clients in diverse and dynamic industries.

Managing Director - M&A and Strategic Transactions
Peter is a seasoned M&A and capital raising expert with over 30 years of experience in sectors such as chemicals, oil and gas, industrial automation, and industrials. He began his career at JP Morgan and earned an MBA from Columbia University. Peter has successfully led over 100 transactions, ranging from a few million to several billion dollars, including notable deals with ABB, IDX, Volvo Aero, Phillips 66, Kone, and DuPont, totaling over $15.2 billion. He has also been involved in several IPOs, with a primary focus on M&A and capital raising.

Managing Director - Energy & Technology
Joe Brickman is a veteran executive in scaling and commercial strategy with deep proficiency across technology, energy, and venture advisory. As Managing Director at Zaidwood Capital, he leads transactions in the technology and energy sectors. In his role as Managing Partner at VentureDNA, he guided advisory efforts across $435M in transaction value for top-tier venture firms. As Chief Commercial Officer at NRS (a LexisNexis division), he co-led a successful private equity acquisition. At Morningstar, he grew ARR from $2M to $92M. Joe serves on the boards of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago, The Field Museum, and The University of Chicago Cancer Research Foundation.
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Managing Director - Growth Capital
Dale is a distinguished authority in capital formation and brand development with over 30 years of dealmaking experience across high-growth markets. As a partner at Bailey Southwell & Co International, he drove substantial revenue growth and a dozen advisory mandates. He structured a $250M renewable energy transaction with Lehman Brothers' Osprey and commanded over $5M in capital as CEO of Project 37 Lexer, serving clients like Xerox, Disney, 20th Century Fox, and Anheuser-Busch. His consulting portfolio spans Y&R, McCann Erickson, CNN, and Coca-Cola, positioning clients as market leaders.

Vice President
Fred McCurry is a disciplined dealmaker with extensive experience in high-ticket sales, account management, and team leadership. His foundation as a U.S. Marine Corps avionics technician instilled a precision and results-oriented approach that defines his sales methodology. Fred's career spans managing sales operations and leading teams across competitive markets, consistently exceeding targets while driving client acquisition and revenue growth. At Zaidwood Capital, Fred drives relationship management and deal structuring, applying his proven ability to accelerate transactions and maximize client outcomes.

Vice President
Eric is a proven dealmaker with over 15 years of experience in capital markets and deal orchestration. His background spans service as a United States Marine, real estate, and nationwide strategic initiatives. Eric's career accelerated while leading a healthcare roll-up for a private equity firm, where he integrated precision-driven frameworks with M&A delivery and built proprietary systems for sourcing investment partners. At Zaidwood Capital, Eric spearheads business development and transaction enablement, utilizing technology-driven engagements to accelerate deal velocity.

Vice President - LATAM strategy & Business Development
Julian is a results-driven sales strategist with over 5 years of experience in B2B and SaaS solutions. His proficiency spans revenue operations optimization, automation, and digital transformation across LATAM and U.S. markets. Julian's career is defined by his ability to thrive in competitive, fast-paced environments, consistently exceeding sales targets while building lasting client relationships. At Zaidwood Capital, Julian drives deal origination and acceleration, applying his documented track record in revenue enablement to deliver measurable outcomes for clients.