Crest is a private equity firm with an exclusive focus on sustainable and competitive Portuguese businesses.

Established in 2017 by a group of professionals with extensive cross-sector experience in the private equity market, Crest invests in businesses with a competitive advantage and high value creation potential, developing partnerships with ambitious entrepreneurs and management teams.

The Crest team members have worked together for more than 10 years and led several consolidation and internationalisation strategies for a variety of businesses and sectors.

Crest operates under the best market practices with funds from institutional Investors among them pension funds, funds of funds, insurance groups and family offices. 

Crest is currently investing its second buyout fund, Crest II, with a capitalization of €125M, and divesting from Crest I (€100M, launched in 2018). In 2023, Crest launched a €90M fund to invest in the Agribusiness sector – Crest Agro Fund I.

Crest Capital Partners

Marco Lebre

This department is responsible for overseeing and managing investment portfolios to maximize returns and minimize risks.

Investment Management

This department is responsible for establishing and nurturing strategic partnerships that drive business growth.

Partnership Management

This department focuses on managing and investing in private equity assets.

Private Equity

This department ensures adherence to legal standards and internal policies, promoting ethical practices within the organization.

Compliance

This department manages financial strategies, investments, and overall fiscal oversight.

Crest Capital Partners

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Teams

Investment Management

Partnership Management

Private Equity

Compliance

Finance Division

Offices

Crest Capital Partners

Org chart

Teams

Investment Management

Partnership Management

Private Equity

Compliance

Finance Division

Offices

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