Crescent Capital
Private Equity Est. 2000
- Type
- Private Equity
- HQ
- Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Founded
- 2000
- Last fundraise
- 2026 (AUD 1.3B target)
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.
Strategies
Buyout
Growth Equity
Investment Focus
Investment size
USD 10M - USD 50M
Reported investment size. Actual commitments may vary by stage, ownership and follow-on participation.
Investment Stages
Stages
Growth
Investment Geographies
Primary Markets
Australia
Coverage
Global Regions
Oceania
Coverage is a guide only.
Location
Office Presence
1 country
Australia
1 known office
Sydney, NSW, Australia (HQ)
Fundraising
Crescent Capital Partners VIII
2026 - Target raise
AUD 1.3B (Target Raise)
source Crescent Capital Partners VII
2023
AUD 1B
source Crescent Capital Partners VI
2018
AUD 800M
source Crescent Capital Partners V
2015
AUD 675M
source Crescent Capital Partners IV
2012
AUD 526M
source Crescent Capital Partners III
2006
AUD 400M
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