CPE CAPITAL
CPE CAPITAL is a Series C+ and buyout fund in Australia, New Zealand and Asia writing $67M–$500M checks into Fintech, Healthcare, education, food-beverage, logistics and manufacturing.
- Stages
- Series C+, buyout
- Sectors
- Fintech, Healthcare, education, food-beverage, logistics, manufacturing
- Check size
- $67M–$500M
- Invests in
- Australia, New Zealand, Asia
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 1987
- Assets under management
- A$4.5B+
Thesis
CPE Capital, formerly CHAMP Private Equity, is an experienced private capital manager founded in 1987, focusing on control buyouts, founder partnerships, and growth investments in mid-market companies across Australia and New Zealand. They target established, market-leading businesses with strong management teams and growth prospects, often with significant offshore operations. They primarily invest in companies with an enterprise value between A$100 million and A$750 million, with expertise in education, healthcare, food & beverage, logistics, financial services, and niche manufacturing. The firm has deployed over A$4.5 billion in capital since inception, completing 86 platform investments across nine funds.
Common questions
Does CPE CAPITAL invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. CPE CAPITAL lists Series C+ and buyout among the stages it invests in.
What check size does CPE CAPITAL write?
CPE CAPITAL writes $67M–$500M checks.
Where does CPE CAPITAL invest?
CPE CAPITAL invests in Australia, New Zealand and Asia.