# CAZ Investments > CAZ Investments is a Houston-based alternative investment firm founded in 2001 by Christopher Zook, managing over $10.3 billion in assets for investors across 41 countries. The firm ranks among the top 120 allocators to private equity worldwide and specializes in GP Stakes, Professional Sports Ownership, Private Credit, Portfolio Lending, Venture Capital, Secondaries, and Energy investments. CAZ is an SEC-registered investment adviser headquartered at 1360 Post Oak Blvd, 22nd Floor, Houston, Texas 77056. ## Company Information - [About CAZ Investments](https://cazinvestments.com/individuals/): Overview of the firm, AUM, global investor network, and investment philosophy - [Our Team](https://cazinvestments.com/our-team/): Leadership bios including Founder & CIO Christopher Zook and 30+ investment professionals - [Our Principles](https://cazinvestments.com/our-principles/): Core values including Investors First, Alignment, and Raving Fans philosophy - [Contact](https://cazinvestments.com/contact/): Houston office location, phone numbers, and inquiry form - [Careers](https://cazinvestments.com/careers/): Employment opportunities at CAZ Investments ## Investment Strategies - [GP Stakes](https://cazinvestments.com/strategy/gp-stakes/): Minority passive ownership interests in private equity and private credit firms; 85+ GP relationships - [Professional Sports Ownership](https://cazinvestments.com/strategy/pro-sports-ownership/): Minority stakes in NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, and MLS teams through approved fund structures - [Private Credit](https://cazinvestments.com/strategy/private-credit/): Non-bank lending generating superior risk-adjusted yields - [Portfolio Lending](https://cazinvestments.com/strategy/portfolio-lending/): Secured lending against private equity portfolios - [Venture Capital](https://cazinvestments.com/strategy/venture-capital/): Early-stage innovation and disruptive technology investments - [Secondaries](https://cazinvestments.com/strategy/secondaries/): Purchasing existing private fund positions at discounts to NAV - [Energy](https://cazinvestments.com/strategy/energy/): Investments in future global energy demand and energy evolution ## Fund Information - [Our Funds](https://cazinvestments.com/our-funds/): Complete list of current investment fund vehicles - [Fund Information](https://cazinvestments.com/fundinformation/): Detailed fund documentation and performance data - [Performance](https://cazinvestments.com/performance/): Historical performance data and track record ## News & Thought Leadership - [News & Insights](https://cazinvestments.com/media-insights/): Quarterly letters, articles, podcasts, Third Thursday Themes, and media appearances dating back to 2002 - [Third Thursday Themes](https://cazinvestments.com/the-space-defense-economy-third-thursday-themes-march-2026/): Monthly thematic investment commentary series - [Quarterly Letters](https://cazinvestments.com/caz-investments-quarterly-letter-2025-quarter-4/): In-depth market analysis and portfolio updates published quarterly since 2002 ## Legal & Compliance - [Disclosure](https://cazinvestments.com/disclosure/): Important legal disclosures and disclaimers - [Privacy Policy](https://cazinvestments.com/privacy/): Data handling and privacy practices - [SEC Form ADV](https://cazinvestments.com/): SEC registration documentation ## Key Facts - Founded: 2001 - Founder & CIO: Christopher Zook - AUM: $10.3+ billion - Investors: 41 countries - GP Stake Holdings: 85+ private asset managers - Headquarters: Houston, Texas - SEC-Registered Investment Adviser - Co-authored "The Holy Grail of Investing" (2024, #1 NYT Bestseller) with Tony Robbins