About Us
About ZSP Capital
Our journey into the private equity investment space began in 2009 when we invested in a small bio-tech company called ZS Pharma.
Through our relationship with the Guillem Family Office, based in Dallas, Texas, we were presented with the opportunity to invest in a company founded by Dr. Al Guillem, the co-inventor of Mucinex.
We were open to exploring the opportunity due to the success realized by Dr. Guillem and his investment office. HIs brilliant leadership, vision and experience gave us great confidence. We did what Ralph Waldo Emerson said 150 years ago, 'Hitch your wagon to a star!'
In 2015, ZS Pharma was acquired by Big Pharma company Astra Zeneca for $2.7B. Needless to say, we were extremely excited and were off and running.
Shortly after the ZS Pharma deal closed, Dr. Guillem and his partner, Dr. Jeffrey Keyser(co-inventor of Mucinex) founded a new company, Renibus Therapeutics. We invested in a seed money round into Renibus in February 2016, with a new respect for private equity investing and a high level of confidence in this team.
Over the past eight years, we have been introduced to a small number of exclusive and hand-selected bio techs and have diversified our personal portfolios in the bio pharma space.
Since 2020, we have helped various companies in advancing their therapeutics toward their ultimate goal of approval for commercialization. Building relationships, offering opportunities and expanding our network of potential investors allows us to continue to make a difference in the lives of people in a positive way.
We feel very fortunate to have been associated with this unique and highly successful group over the past 15 years, and now want to assist others with these same opportunities.
The private equity space has opened an entirely new world for us and, while you may have not previously considered private equity or had the chance to invest in it, we would like you to join us in learning more about this exciting arena.
That is our passion and our mission and it's what motivates us every day!
Meet the Team
Winston Hubbard
Founder/Managing Partner
Winston graduated from the University of Georgia in 1990 with a degree in Business.
He moved to Texas shortly thereafter and managed a small company for five years. He then began a 20-year career as a real estate broker and investor, owning his own brokerage and investing in properties in the Dallas/Fort Worth area before moving to Costa Rica for a year.
In 2017, he founded a small electronics company that he currently owns and runs. He is also a partner in a real estate development firm in Orlando, Florida specializing in the construction of luxury homes. Winston was blessed with two amazing daughters. He spends a lot of time with family and friends, working out, reading, hosting a weekly bible study, traveling and studying the private equity investment space.
Erick Barnett
Founder/Managing Partner
When not investing in Real Estate, Oil & Gas, and the Bio-Tech space Erick is the CEO and Founder of Odyssey Staffing, a national medical staffing firm specializing in physicians and CRNAs, since 2005.
Erick graduated from the University of Oklahoma, in 1999, and is a huge fan of all things OU.
Erick and his wife Missy have two wonderful daughters, who are both attending OU, three dogs, and two cats. Erick enjoys spending time with friends and family, running, lifting weights, attending bible study, and traveling.
Jerod McCloud
Managing Member, ZSP Capital
Jerod is a Managing Member for ZSP Capital, where he brings a unique blend of leadership, experience, and dedication to his role. He graduated from the University of Missouri - St. Louis in 1998 with a bachelor’s degree in education and has since spent 27 years making a profound impact in the field of public education.
Currently, Jerod serves as the Director of Athletic Development for Denton ISD, in Denton, TX—a role he has excelled in for the past 10 years.
In addition to his educational career, Jerod is the owner of Anytime Fitness in Denton, where he continues to foster a commitment to health and wellness. He is also an event coordinator and presenter for Boardroom Breakout, working with companies to design and facilitate corporate team-building activities that help improve organizational dynamics and foster collaboration.
Outside of his professional endeavors, Jerod enjoys spending quality time with his three children and three grandchildren. An avid outdoorsman, he finds fulfillment in hunting, fishing, mountain biking, and exercising.
With a passion for development—both personal and professional—Jerod continues to thrive in a variety of roles, constantly looking for new ways to make a difference in his community and beyond.
Matt Helton
Managing Member, ZSP Capital
Matt Helton is from Fort Worth, Texas, and holds a degree in History and Business Administration from the University of North Texas. While at UNT, he led a team of students on an international study program in Southeast Asia, specializing in International Business and Marketing.
After graduating in 2007, Matt began his career with a medical device company, which eventually led him to San Antonio, Texas. There, he founded a highly successful medical distribution business spanning across Texas.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Matt is passionate about international travel and investing in a variety of industries. He enjoys sharing his insights and experiences with others. Outside of work, Matt is an avid golfer and enjoys hunting and fishing with his family, friends, and his long-term girlfriend, Karleigh, an attorney in San Antonio
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As a managing member of ZSP Capital, Matt's unique ability to connect with people has allowed him to assume a vital role with the company. His commitment to establishing relationships has proven to be critical to our success.
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