Crestview Partners
Private equityNew York Β· 9 people tracked
Also known as CRESTVIEW ADVISORS, L.L.C.
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Investment thesis
Crestview positions itself as a partnership-focused private equity investor that builds long-term relationships with entrepreneurs, managers, and investors to pursue shared goals. The firm emphasizes a thoughtful, flexible approach to developing creative solutions tailored to the needs of business owners and management teams, and applies its team's deep operating experience and relationships to add value while working alongside management. It highlights complementary partner expertise across areas such as financial services, media, and industrials, backed by dedicated investment and support teams.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 15, 2026.
Team Β· 9 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 35 of 90 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software Γ10Consumer Γ9Hardware Γ8Advanced Manufacturing Γ7Energy Γ6Media & Entertainment Γ6Logistics & Supply Chain Γ5Fintech Γ4
HQs:United StatesΓ19AustraliaΓ1BermudaΓ1United KingdomΓ1
Investments Β· 90 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2022 Β· 12021 Β· 12020 Β· 13 dated
Emerald Technologies provides high-reliability manufacturing, design, and engineering solutions to customers operating in critical programs and end markets.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareMedical Devices
Hartmut Liebel(CEO)in
Accuride manufactures steel and aluminum wheels for commercial vehicles.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation
ATC specializes in automotive remanufacturing, providing powertrain and drivetrain solutions for OEM manufacturers globally.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyMobility & TransportationOklahoma City, US
Fred JonesMr. Heald(President & CEO)Armin Grossklaus(Chief Financial Officer, Global Finance & IT)inAl Victoria(Chief Operating Officer, Global Operations, Quality & Engineering)inGeorge Kostopoulos(Chief Commercial Officer, Global Sales & Marketing, Customer Service & Business Development)inHeather Gay(Vice President Purchasing & Supply Chain)in
Auto Lenders is a family-owned used car dealership specializing in one-owner vehicles with transparent pricing and inspection on the East Coast.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerMarketplacesMobility & TransportationRetail TechUnknown (East Coast location implied but not specified), US
Camping World is a retailer of RVs and outdoor/camping products, selling items such as electronics, generators, boats, kayaks, tents, and RV accessories through its website and physical retail locations.
ConsumerE-commerceRetail Tech
Marcus Lemonisin
Congruex provides end-to-end digital network design, engineering, and construction services for telecommunications and broadband infrastructure, including FTTx, OSP, ISP, wireless, and underground construction.
Construction TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTBoulder, US
Kevin O'Hara(Executive Officer, Director)inWilliam Beans, Jr.(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardBrian Cassidy(Director)Daniel Kilpatrick(Director)Robert Vrij(Director)Kevin Rabbitt(Director)
CONVERGIX designs and integrates life safety systems to reduce errors, delays, and costs in startup projects for industrial and commercial clients.
Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareHardwareRobotics
Kirk Benson(Co-CEO)in
BoardMike Dubose(Executive Chairman)
DARAG Group provides legacy solutions and finality services to the insurance industry, acquiring and managing run-off insurance and reinsurance portfolios.
InsurTech
Endurance Lift Solutions provides artificial lift technology and services to oil and gas producers, optimizing well production throughout the asset's life.
Deep TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareHardware
Co-investorsPerot Jain
Framestore is a creative production company specializing in visual effects, animation, and digital content creation for film, television, advertising, and entertainment.
Creator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
William Sargent(Founder)in
Hornblower offers guided sightseeing and cruise experiences by land and sea, led by local crews and tour guides.
ConsumerTravel & HospitalityNew York, US
Kevin Rabbitt(President, CEO and Secretary of the Issuer)Robert Williams(CFO of the Issuer)
Full-service talent and literary agency acquired by Creative Artists Agency in 2022.
Journey Beyond offers the Legendary Ghan, a four-day luxury train journey between Adelaide and Darwin that showcases the Australian outback with stops in the Flinders Ranges, Alice Springs, and Katherine.
ConsumerTravel & HospitalityBroome, AU
Specialist active equity manager acquired by Legg Mason in 2014.
NEP is a global media technology and live production services company that designs and delivers broadcast infrastructure, remote production solutions, and equipment rental services for major sports, corporate, and entertainment events worldwide.
Cloud ComputingMedia & EntertainmentPittsburgh, US
Debra Honkus(Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus)Deb HonkusinGeorge Wensel
NYDJ is a women's apparel brand that designs and sells jeans, tops, footwear, and other clothing featuring proprietary fit technologies.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
OneMagnify is a B2B marketing and business consulting firm that integrates strategy, data, AI, and digital experience to help enterprise clients achieve measurable outcomes.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechDetroit, US
Ravi Karumuru(President and CEO)inSameer Desai(Chief Delivery Officer)inSteve Farr(Chief Digital Officer)Bill Neblock(Chief Financial Officer)inJill Bright(Chief Transformation Officer)inJonathan Prantner(Chief Analytics Officer)in
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PartnerRe is a global reinsurance company that provides reinsurance solutions to help insurance companies reduce earnings volatility, strengthen capital, and grow their businesses.
Enterprise SoftwareInsurTechPembroke, BM
Philippe Meyenhofer(CEO PartnerRe Ltd.)inJon Colello(President of PartnerRe Ltd.)in
Pelagos Insurance Capital is an insurance and reinsurance company with operations across the UK, Ireland, and Bermuda.
FintechInsurTechLondon, GB
Daniel Burrows(Group Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director)in
ProtectMyCar offers vehicle service contracts (extended auto warranties) with customer support for claims, billing, and roadside assistance.
ConsumerInsurTechMobility & Transportation
Select Water Solutions provides end-to-end water and chemical management services for oil and gas operators, including water infrastructure, logistics, and specialty chemical technologies across unconventional basins in the United States.
AgTechCircular EconomyCleantechEnergyLogistics & Supply ChainGainesville, US
Silver Creek Oil & Gas is a privately held independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company focused on acquiring, developing, and exploring resources in the Arkoma Basin of Oklahoma and Sherman Basin of North Texas.
EnergyTexas, US
SyBridge Technologies designs, engineers, and manufactures precision tooling and components, including injection mold tooling, supporting customers from prototyping through full-scale production.
Advanced ManufacturingHardware
Co-investorsEnergize Capital
Tailwind Concessions operates food, beverage, and retail services across airport locations.
ConsumerRetail TechTravel & HospitalityWilmington, US
Jeffrey D. Switzer(President & CEO)
Global leader in the design, manufacture, distribution and installation of artificial turf solutions.
Co-investorsLeonard GreenRivean Capital
Upwell builds an AI-powered accounts receivable platform for freight carriers and 3PLs to automate billing, reduce payment delays, and improve cash flow.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSNebraska, US
Charley Dehoney(CEO & Co-Founder)inAaron(CTO & Co-Founder)Kris(VP of Solutions)
Co-investorsAutomotive Ventures MobilityInvest NebraskaNVP CapitalStage 2 CapitalVertical Venture PartnersAutomotive Ventures+6 more
Victory Capital is an asset management company offering multiple investment franchises with independent brands and strategies, including equity, fixed income, and alternative asset management approaches, alongside a Solutions Platform featuring multi-asset strategies and VictoryShares ETFs.
FintechSector Agnostic
Co-investorsReverence Capital Partners
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details β typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
ArxisATCCapital Bank FinancialCapitalbank UsCharterCharter CommunicationsConvergixCPDARAGDigicomm InternationalDSElo Touch SolutionsElotouchEmeraldFbrFC3H2OilInsightInsignia FinancialInterouteJRJrautoKey Safety SystemsLancashireLancashiregroupModern Wealth ManagementMunderNEPOneLinkOxbowOxbow CarbonPursuitPursuitcollectionSamsonSamson ResourcesSilver Creek ExplorationSilver Creek PermianSmythStackpoleStackpole InternationalSymbionTailwindThe Gersh AgencyUpwell WaterValueOptionsVenerable HoldingsVenerableannuityVictory CapitalW Energy PartnersW Energy Partners IIWideOpenWest, Inc.
Exits Β· 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioIndustrial Mediaacq. by Sony Pictures Television
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesUpwell Β· opportunitiesforyouth.org Β· May 3, 2026
Congruex Β· congruex.com Β· Nov 18, 2025
Fund performance Β· per public LP disclosures Β· 11
as of Jun 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview IV Co-InvestLPs: New York City Police Pension Fund | 2019 | β | 4.8% | 1.08x | 1.08x |
| Crestview Partners IV (Co-Investment), L.P.LPs: New York City Employees' Retirement System, New York City Fire Department Pension Fund, New York City Board of Education Retirement System | 2019 | β | 16.8% | 1.30x | 0.45x |
| Crestview Partners IV (FF), L.P.LPs: Teachers' Retirement System of the City of New York | 2019 | β | 16.8% | 1.30x | 0.45x |
| Crestview Partners IV, L.P.LPs: Empire State Development β New York Ventures, New York City Employees' Retirement System, Teachers' Retirement System of the City of New York +3 more | 2019 | β | -0.7% | 0.99x | 0.99x |
| Crestview Partners III (Co-Investment B), L.P.LPs: New York City Employees' Retirement System, New York City Police Pension Fund, New York City Fire Department Pension Fund +1 more | 2014 | β | -15.7% | 0.31x | 0.31x |
| Crestview Capital Partners III, L.P.LPs: North Carolina Retirement Systems | 2013 | β | 4.8% | 1.15x | 0.55x |
| Crestview IILPs: South Carolina Retirement System Investment Commission | 2013 | β | -16.8% | β | β |
| Crestview IIILPs: South Carolina Retirement System Investment Commission | 2013 | β | 33.4% | β | β |
| Crestview Partners III, L.P.LPs: Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System, Teachers' Retirement System of the City of New York, New York City Employees' Retirement System +4 more | 2013 | β | 1.7% | 1.06x | 0.62x |
| Crestview Partners II, L.P.LPs: North Carolina Retirement Systems, New York City Employees' Retirement System, New York City Police Pension Fund +1 more | 2008 | β | 14.0% | 2.02x | 1.85x |
| Crestview Partners, L.P.LPs: Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System | 2004 | β | 7.2% | 1.60x | 1.50x |
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
- How many investments has Crestview Partners made?
- Crestview Partners has 89 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What sectors does Crestview Partners focus on?
- Crestview Partners focuses on Fintech, Media & Entertainment.
- Where is Crestview Partners located?
- Crestview Partners is headquartered in New York, US.
- Who does Crestview Partners co-invest with?
- Crestview Partners most often shares deals with Reverence Capital Partners, Energize Capital, Gores, among 7 tracked co-investors.
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