Crescent Capital
Private Equity Est. 2000
USD 1.2B
Estimated FUM
- Type
- Private Equity
- HQ
- Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Founded
- 2000
- Focus
- Generalist
About
Crescent Capital Partners is a Sydney-based private equity firm investing in middle market companies located in Australia and New Zealand with enterprise values between A$50 million and A$300 million. Formed in 2000, Crescent has established itself as one of Australasia's top mid-market PE firms. Its last three funds ranked as top quartile global funds (measured in either USD or AUD by Cambridge Associates). Crescent Capital focuses on high growth companies and sectors, or industries that are undergoing structural change or that lend themselves to consolidation. Crescent's role is to accelerate and support the senior management teams of these businesses in reaching their aspirational targets and goals. Crescent has particular experience and skills in financial services, healthcare, branded and industrial businesses. Unlike many other private equity funds, all of Crescent's team have experience in strategy consulting and/or direct hands on operational roles.
Investment Focus
Investment size
USD 10M - USD 50M
Reported investment size. Actual commitments may vary by stage, ownership and follow-on participation.
Focus Areas
Stages
Growth PE/Buyout
Focus
Generalist
Investment Geographies
Primary Markets
Australia
Coverage
Global Regions
Oceania
Coverage is a guide only.
Location
Headquarters
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Office Presence
1 country
Australia
1 known office
Sydney, NSW, Australia (HQ)
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