Charlie Zalud

Charlie Zalud is a Vice President at Townsend Street Capital, where he is actively involved in deal sourcing, transaction execution, and portfolio company support. He brings broad experience across change-of-control acquisitions and minority equity investments in the lower middle market, and has advised companies spanning multiple industries, including a multi-billion-dollar consumer products manufacturer.

Prior to joining Townsend Street Capital, Charlie served as a Vice President at a private equity-focused family office, where he led execution for the firm’s direct investing strategy. His responsibilities included sourcing opportunities, valuation, due diligence, financing, and legal documentation. He also worked closely with portfolio company management teams to identify growth drivers, refine competitive strategy, and implement risk management frameworks to support long-term value creation. Earlier in his career, Charlie was an Analyst at an institutional investment consulting firm, advising public pension plans, endowments, and foundations on private fund allocations totaling $250 million.