Crescent Capital Partners is one of Australia’s oldest and most successful mid-market private equity and alternative asset management firms.
Crescent’s ability to maximise returns for its investors has been recognised in a recent (April 2026) global study undertaken by the prestigious HEC Paris business school. The study ranks top private equity firms (with funds in the in lower midmarket segment) based on their ability to maximise value for investors. Crescent has been ranked #13 out of 695 firms and 1,439 funds globally; the only firm in the southern hemisphere to have achieved a Top-20 ranking in the study. This ranking recognises and reinforces the strength of our active investment model and our commitment to long-term value creation.
Over the years, we have expanded our expertise to include alternative strategies such as private credit and listed equities funds, providing a diverse range of investment opportunities.
YEARS OF
EXPERIENCE
26+
TOTAL
CAPITAL RAISED
$4.5Bn
PE FUNDS RAISED
SINCE INCEPTION
7
With more than 26 years of delivering consistently top-quartile results across all private equity funds, our experienced team is dedicated to building enduring relationships with both businesses and investors alike.
OUR EXPERTISE
Maximising impact,
driving outcomes
Our established position in the Australian private markets and our deep industry relationships have compelled us to develop strategies that offer unique investment alternatives to both institutional and wholesale investors.
Private
Equity
As arguably Australia’s only top-tier, top quartile, mid-market private equity firm it is easy to see why accessing Crescent private equity can be difficult. With $4.5 billion Funds Under Management and 7 Funds over 25 years, Crescent Core and Growth private equity funds are attractive investment options.
Evergreen Private Equity
Crescent has created an open-ended ‘evergreen’ private equity fund for Australian Wholesale Investors giving them access to Crescent’s various private equity programs and similar strategies via a single investment vehicle.
Private Credit Funds
Leveraging our extensive asset management experience, Crescent is introducing two differentiated private credit funds to investors both of which invest in a diversified portfolio of Australian corporate loans previously inaccessible to the Australian private credit market.
Listed
Equities
Built on Crescent’s deep industry expertise, active engagement and disciplined fundamental research, our Listed Equities team bring these same principles that have made our private equities practice so successful into the public markets.
PARTNER WITH US
Businesses looking for capital investment?
Crescent’s success since it was founded in 2000 is built on the genuine partnerships it has with the businesses in which it invests assisting them create value through organic growth. There are many owners and founders of mid-market businesses in Australia and New Zealand looking for a partner to help them take the next step, Crescent could be that for you.
QUICK FACTS
COMPLETED INVESTMENTS SINCE FOUNDING.
50+
COMPLETION
OF EXITS.
37
FOLLOW-
ON ACQUISITIONS FOR
PORTFOLIO COMPANIES.
200+
Responsible
Investment
At Crescent, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) management is embedded at every stage of the investment lifecycle, alongside our established approach to investment management. We believe it supports business resilience and operational improvements, and underpins long-term value creation.