Independent Sponsor
Long term partners for technology businesses in regulated industries
Crescent Capital Ventures invests alongside founders and management teams building software and technology companies where security, compliance, and domain expertise matter most.
- Model
- Independent sponsor, investing deal by deal with institutional capital partners
- Sectors
- Cybersecurity, vertical software, and healthcare technology
- Approach
- Control investments and selective growth capital
- Market
- Lower middle market, North America
Approach
A focused sponsor that stays involved
We source and lead each investment ourselves, then work alongside management after close. Every transaction is evaluated on its own merits, with capital partners who underwrite a specific company rather than a blind pool.
We lead each investment
From first conversation through close, owners work directly with the people making decisions.
Capital aligned by transaction
We bring together equity and financing suited to each company and each owner’s goals.
Diligence that informs the plan
Security, compliance, and technology reviews shape our priorities after close, not only the decision to invest.
Focus
Where we invest
We look for businesses with recurring revenue, durable customer relationships, and positions strengthened by regulatory or security requirements.
Cybersecurity
Security services and software that help organizations protect systems, data, and identities.
Vertical software
Industry specific applications that run critical workflows and support compliance.
Healthcare technology
Software that supports providers and payers across clinical, financial, and administrative operations.
Owner Situations
Structures that fit the owner
Every owner’s goals are different. We tailor each transaction around liquidity, continued ownership, and leadership plans.
- Founder transitions
- Succession planning
- Management buyouts
- Partial liquidity
- Growth capital
Team
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Security and compliance
- Technology and product
Our partners bring experience across transaction advisory, information security leadership, and software engineering. That combination lets us evaluate technology businesses in depth and support them after close.
Crescent Capital Ventures is affiliated with Crescent Capital Advisors, a Dallas based M&A and technology advisory firm.
Contact
Introduce an opportunity
We welcome conversations with business owners, intermediaries, and capital partners. A brief company overview, a financial summary, and the owner’s goals are a helpful place to start.
- Phone
- 214.831.2548
- Office
- 5956 Sherry Lane, 20th Floor
Dallas, Texas 75225