Craton
Funding platformLondon · 5 people tracked
Investment thesis
Craton aims to redefine direct private equity investment by making it accessible to Single Family Offices and other LPs, enabling them to design and implement investment strategies on their own terms. Founded on the belief that family offices deserve institutional-grade financial sophistication delivered with discretion and a personal touch, the firm brings together senior professionals from top PE firms, strategy consultancies, and global M&A teams. It bridges the gap between independent direct investment and traditional private equity, offering a rigorous, tailored, end-to-end solution built on trust, alignment, and long-term relationships. Craton provides a dynamic ecosystem and comprehensive infrastructure to help LPs invest, grow, and succeed in a fragmented, disintermediated private equity market.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 23, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's websiteFund performance · per public LP disclosures · 2
as of Jun 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craton Equity Investors II, L.P.LPs: California State Teachers' Retirement System | 2012 | — | -19.1% | 0.26x | 0.26x |
| Craton Equity Investors ILPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System, New York City Employees' Retirement System, Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System +1 more | 2006 | — | -32.7% | 1.70x | 0.98x |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Craton located?
- Craton is headquartered in London, GB.