Capital Z Partners is an active manager which provide equity financing to companies located across the US, Bermuda, and Europe. The firm targets companies operating in the finance sector, primarily in the industries of insurance, leasing, consumer finance, and financial conglomerates. The invests through buyout transactions and acquisitions, as well as co-investments. Its target investment size ranges between USD 25 million and USD 75 million, and has an average holding period of 5 years. Capital Z Partners looks to take both majority and minority stake positions in its investments and a seat on the board.

Aflac, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the provision financial protection services. It operates through the Aflac Japan and Aflac United States (U.S.) segments. The Aflac Japan segment offers life insurance, death benefits, and cash surrender values. The Aflac U.S. segment sells voluntary supplemental insurance products for people who already have major medical or primary insurance coverage. The company was founded by John Amos, Daniel Paul Amos, and William Amos on November 17, 1955 and is headquartered in Columbus, GA.

Established in 1989, CIBC Capital Partners, the venture group of CIBC World Markets' Capital Partners Division, is headquartered in Toronto with additional offices in Boston, New York City and San Francisco. Their ultimate parent is Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX: BCM).