Crescent Capital Partners

Crescent Capital Partners is a Sydney-based private equity firm that invests in middle-market companies across Australia and New Zealand. It targets enterprises with values generally between A$50 million and A$300 million and deploys equity checks typically in the tens of millions (roughly A$10 million to A$80 million) for companies with annual revenue from about A$10 million to A$100 million. The firm focuses on sectors including building products, healthcare, industrials, services, technology, consumer brands and financial services, and is open to vendor sell-downs, restructurings and buyouts. Crescent pursues a disciplined investment process featuring theme and proprietary sourcing, and it seeks to drive value in portfolio companies through active governance, including Board representation and Audit Committee involvement. The firm often co-invests and aims for investment horizons of three to five years, generally preferring ordinary or preferred equity, convertible instruments, or debt-like securities. Founded in 2000, Crescent Capital Partners has established itself as a leading middle-market investor in Australasia.

Michael Alscher

Founder and Managing Partner

Neville Buch

Partner

Stuart Butterworth

Partner

Peter Lyon-Mercado

Partner, Finance

Daren McKennay

Partner

Patrick Schmidt

Investment Manager

Nathanial Thomson

Partner

Eloise Watson

Partner

12 past transactions

Bom Consórcio

Private Equity Round in 2021
Bom Consórcio is an affiliate of the Brazilian Association of Consortia (ABAC), offering a secure online platform for buying and selling consortium quotas. The platform connects authorized partners, facilitating safe negotiations in the consortium market.

Now Account Network

Series A in 2021
Now Account Network is a provider of a B2B payment system designed to help small businesses to manage their payment transactions. At NOW Corp they are committed to enabling businesses to GROW FEARLESSLY. They do this by offering an innovative payment system called NOWaccount® that enables businesses to get paid their actual revenue immediately so they can win more business without the burden and risk of being a free bank to their business and government customers. With NOWaccount as your secret weapon you can grow in ways you never thought possible. Each member of the NOW Corp team is ready to help you find out just how far you can GROW.

CSR Viridian

Acquisition in 2018
Viridian Glass manufactures float glass and hardcoat performance glass products in Australia. The company offers residential and commercial glass products, including safety glass, laminated, security, self-cleaning, insulated low-E glass, and double glazed windows; and interior glass products, such as splashbacks, partitions, and wardrobe doors, as well as privacy, decorative, mirror, and one-way mirror glass products. It also provides storm and cyclone, bushfire, architectural, float, décorpatterned, laminated safety, toughened safety and laminated, coated, screen printed, formed, and insulating glass units. In addition, the company offers bushfire resistant, storm resistant, low reflectivity, protective, bullet-resistant, jail, and military level glass products.

Nucleus Network

Acquisition in 2018
Nucleus Network Ltd. is a clinical research organization based in Melbourne, Australia, specializing in early phase clinical trials for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, both domestically and internationally. Founded in 2002 and formerly known as Clinical Trials Victoria Ltd., the company provides a range of services, including product development consultation, regulatory submission support, and quality management system services. Nucleus Network also offers educational services related to good clinical practice (GCP), including classroom courses and online resources. The organization focuses on therapeutic areas such as heart disease, diabetes, dermatology, hepatitis, metabolic diseases, and neurosciences. With a well-trained team of medical professionals, Nucleus Network is equipped to handle complex clinical trials, playing a crucial role in the development and delivery of new medicines to the community.

CARDO

Acquisition in 2015
CARDO is a nonprofit organization that offers leadership training, peace-building, community development, and security to the underserved.

SunDoctors

Private Equity Round in 2015
SunDoctors Skin Cancer Clinic is dedicated to exceptional skin cancer diagnosis, treatment, prevention and education.

National Dental Care

Private Equity Round in 2013
National Dental Care operates a network of dental clinics that specialize in providing a wide range of services aimed at improving oral health and aesthetics. Their offerings include oral health assessments, crowns and bridges, dental implants, porcelain veneers, private dentures, and tooth whitening. The organization emphasizes personalized care through training and patient care programs, ensuring that patients receive tailored services to meet their specific dental needs. By focusing on both preventive and cosmetic dentistry, National Dental Care aims to enhance the overall oral hygiene and appearance of its patients.

ClearView Wealth

Acquisition in 2012
ClearView Wealth is an Australian life insurance and wealth management company offering advised life insurance and a broad suite of wealth solutions to financial advisers, strategic partners and customers. The company operates through Life Insurance and Wealth Management segments, providing term life, disability, trauma and critical illness cover, income protection and business expense covers, alongside ordinary savings, superannuation, retirement income wraps, and investor-directed portfolios and managed investments. It also delivers financial advisory and dealer group services to self-employed advisers and maintains an in-force portfolio of non-advised life insurance policies. Headquartered in Sydney.

GroundProbe

Acquisition in 2010
GroundProbe, established in 2001, is a global technology company specializing in hardware and software solutions for geotechnical monitoring in the mining industry. It offers a range of solutions, including targeted and broad-area deformation monitoring systems, as well as software for data analysis and management. GroundProbe's products aim to enhance safety, optimize operations, and mitigate geohazards in both open-cut and underground mining environments. The company, headquartered in Australia, serves clients worldwide and is a subsidiary of Orica Limited.

Cover-More Group

Acquisition in 2009
Cover-More Group is a global provider of travel insurance and medical assistance services. It offers comprehensive policies with benefits such as luggage cover, overseas medical and dental cover, and a 24/7 emergency assistance service.

Steel-Line

Acquisition in 2007
Steel-Line Garage Doors Australia Pty Ltd. specializes in the design, manufacturing, and installation of a diverse range of garage doors and closures for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The company's product offerings include sectional, roller, tilt, and specialty doors, as well as custom-designed solutions and various types of industrial shutters. Additionally, Steel-Line provides garage door remote openers, security roller grilles, and repair services. With over 20 branches and a network of 200 resellers across Australia, Steel-Line serves a wide customer base and has expanded its reach to international markets. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Darra, Australia, the company operates as a subsidiary of Bunka Shutter Co., Ltd.

FriendlyWorks

Series B in 2000
FriendlyWorks is a software company committed to connecting seniors to their children and grandchildren with e-mail and bringing seniors other benefits of the Internet. FriendlyWorks endeavors are focussed on two areas: - A guided e-mail system which puts seniors in close contact with family and friends. - An easy-to-understand Web browser which offers seniors the opportunity to explore their interests and gives them access to a body of information which helps them to make better decisions about their health and their lives.
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