CREST ROCK PARTNERS
CREST ROCK PARTNERS is a Series C+, buyout, secondary, debt and other fund in the US writing $25M–$100M checks into AI, Enterprise, Fintech, iot, healthcare-tech, security-software, it-services, business-services and industrial-tech.
- Stages
- Series C+, buyout, secondary, debt, other
- Sectors
- AI, Enterprise, Fintech, iot, healthcare-tech, security-software, it-services, business-services, industrial-tech
- Check size
- $25M–$100M
- Invests in
- US-wide
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2019
- Assets under management
- $1.1B
- Website
- crestrockpartners.com
Thesis
Crest Rock Partners is a Denver-based private equity firm founded in 2019, focusing on control-oriented investments in the lower middle market. They target companies with enterprise values between $15 million and $150 million, extendable to $200 million. Their strategy involves partnering with management teams to drive growth and operational improvements, utilizing flexible capital structures and conservative leverage. Key sectors include Software & Technology (B2B enterprise applications, IoT, machine learning, fintech, healthcare tech, security software), IT & Business Services (enterprise solutions, data centers, networks, managed services, HCM software, marketing tech, internet/communications software, vertical software), and Industrial & Manufacturing (aftermarket parts, industrial technology). Profitability is not a strict requirement. The firm primarily operates in North America. Crest Rock Fund I closed at $400 million in 2020, and as of December 31, 2025, they manage approximately $1.1 billion in AUM. They are currently fundraising for Crest Rock Partners II. Typical equity checks range from $25 million to $75 million, with capacity up to $100 million. Previously, checks were $15 million to $60 million.
Common questions
Does CREST ROCK PARTNERS invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. CREST ROCK PARTNERS lists Series C+, buyout, secondary, debt and other among the stages it invests in.
What check size does CREST ROCK PARTNERS write?
CREST ROCK PARTNERS writes $25M–$100M checks.
Where does CREST ROCK PARTNERS invest?
CREST ROCK PARTNERS invests in the US.