Crestview Partners IV GP, L.P.
Crestview Partners is a New York-based private equity firm founded in 2004. The firm focuses on middle-market investments in sectors including media, financial services, energy, and industrials. It is led by experienced professionals, including founders Barry Volpert and Thomas S. Murphy, Jr. Crestview typically serves institutional investors, pension funds, and high-net-worth individuals, employing a staff of over 55, with a broader network of senior advisors and operating executives.
Investment Strategy
Crestview Partners specializes in private equity investments in middle-market companies, generally in sectors that include media, financial services, energy, and industrials. The firm targets equity checks of $100 million to $300 million, pursuing companies with enterprise values generally between $250 million and $1 billion. Crestview seeks value in out-of-favor sectors or businesses undergoing significant change, leveraging a contrarian investment philosophy. The team utilizes its operating experience and extensive network to source proprietary investments and focuses on value creation through operational improvement, growth initiatives, and ESG integration. The firm generally pursues two to four new investments each year, with a long-term partnership approach and focus on aligning interests with management and investors.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (1)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
F FIHL | FIDELIS INSURANCE HOLDINGS LIMITED | 27.92% | $74.8M | 4,511,799 | $13.65 | $16.58 | +$1.7M |