Australia, New Zealand & India Industrial Investment

We acquire and build exceptional industrial businesses.

Crescit Capital is a private investment firm headquartered in Melbourne, deploying long-term capital into established industrial, engineering, and essential services businesses across Australia, New Zealand, and India — with select global transactions.

Our Investment Mandate Discuss a transaction →
$5M–$100M+
Enterprise Value Range
AU · NZ · IN
Core Markets
Long-Term
Ownership Horizon

Leadership

Built on operational foundations.

Crescit Capital was established to provide a differentiated ownership solution for industrial business founders — combining long-term capital with genuine operational experience in the sectors where we invest.

Headquartered in Melbourne and operating across Australia, New Zealand, and India, we occupy a distinctive position bridging two of the world's most complementary industrial economies. Our cross-border perspective informs how we source deals, structure transactions, and create value over the long term.

We bring the rigour of institutional investment and the patience of a family office. Our mandate is long-term capital, disciplined execution, and a genuine commitment to the businesses and people we partner with.

Rishi Yerra, Managing Director
Rishi Yerra
Managing Director
MBA, Melbourne Business School Master of Finance (Distinction) B.Eng (Honours) Mechanical
Long-Term Capital
We invest with a long-term horizon. No fund timelines, no forced exits — just disciplined, patient ownership that allows businesses to grow on their own terms.
Operational Focus
We bring genuine industrial operating experience to every acquisition. We work alongside management teams, not above them, to protect and grow what already works.
Cross-Border Platform
Active across Australia, New Zealand, and India, we are one of few private investment firms operating a structured industrial acquisition mandate across all three markets.

Investment Philosophy

How we think about capital.

01
Long-Term Ownership
We invest with a long-term horizon. This shapes every aspect of how we operate: how we evaluate opportunities, how we engage with sellers, and how we support management teams over time. We measure success in decades, not years.
02
Operational Partnership
We partner deeply with management teams, bringing genuine sector expertise in industrial environments. We don't impose frameworks. We work alongside operators who understand their businesses and help them realise the next phase of growth.
03
Capital Discipline
We deploy capital selectively into businesses with durable competitive positions, recurring revenues, and defensible niches. We prioritise quality of business over volume of transactions, and certainty of execution over speed.
04
Preserving What Works
We acquire businesses because of their foundations, not despite them. Our role is to protect what already works, reinforce it, and build carefully from there. We grow through operational discipline, not financial engineering or cost-cutting that erodes the core.
05
Cross-Border Platform
Headquartered in Melbourne with operational presence in Auckland and Hyderabad, we are structured to source, evaluate, and execute transactions across Australia, New Zealand, and India. We actively pursue cross-border opportunities across these three core markets and selectively engage in global transactions where our industrial expertise creates a genuine advantage.
"The most durable returns in private markets come from businesses with genuine competitive moats, excellent management, and an owner who will let them run — and grow — on their own terms."

Investment Mandate

Criteria & focus.

We evaluate profitable, resilient industrial businesses with strong foundations and clear succession dynamics across Australia, New Zealand, and India. Our criteria reflects where we can add the most meaningful value over a long-term ownership horizon.

Target Enterprise Value
$5M — $100M+
Co-investment capacity available
for larger transactions
Financial Profile
  • Revenue of $5M–$75M
  • EBITDA of $2M–$10M+
  • Consistent historical performance
  • Strong free cash flow conversion
  • Low customer concentration
Business Characteristics
  • Defensible niche market position
  • Essential or mission-critical services
  • Recurring or contracted revenues
  • Long operating history (10+ years)
  • Stable, diversified customer base
Management & People
  • Experienced management team in place
  • Embedded operational knowledge
  • Owner committed to a structured handover
  • Strong employee tenure and culture
  • Reduced reliance on any single individual
Transaction Type
  • Founder or family-owned succession
  • Full ownership or majority control
  • Management buyouts
  • Australia–New Zealand–India cross-border acquisitions
  • Co-investment on larger deals

Target Sectors

Where we focus.

Our investment universe spans industrial manufacturing, technical services, and essential infrastructure — sectors where deep operational experience creates a genuine advantage across our core markets of Australia, New Zealand, and India.

Geographic Mandate
Australia New Zealand India Select Global
01
Industrial Manufacturing & Components
Precision manufacturing, fabrication, machining, and component production for critical industrial and infrastructure applications.
02
Technical & Maintenance Services
Specialised maintenance, inspection, and operational services for industrial and infrastructure assets.
03
Essential Infrastructure Services
Asset-light businesses providing mission-critical services to utilities, government, and industrial operators.
04
Industrial Distribution
Specialised distributors with established supply chains, technical expertise, and entrenched customer relationships.
05
Advanced Manufacturing
Higher-complexity manufacturers producing specialised components, assemblies, or systems across industrial and technology-adjacent sectors.
06
Energy Transition Services
Industrial businesses providing services or components to the renewable energy, grid, and decarbonisation sectors.

For Advisors & Intermediaries

Work with us.

Crescit Capital actively partners with M&A advisors, corporate finance firms, and business brokers to source and execute acquisitions across Australia, New Zealand, and India. We value the relationships that bring quality opportunities to our attention.

  • We sign NDAs promptly and process information with discretion
  • We provide clear, timely feedback on every opportunity reviewed
  • We deliver binding Indications of Interest within agreed timeframes
  • We respect and protect all intermediary relationships and fees

Our Offices

Where to reach us.

Melbourne, Australia — Headquarters
Principal office & investment operations
Auckland, New Zealand
New Zealand acquisitions & deal origination
Hyderabad, India
Indian acquisitions & deal origination
Select Global Transactions
We evaluate industrial opportunities globally on a selective basis. Co-investment welcome.

Submit a confidential enquiry.

Whether you are a founder considering succession options, an advisor with a mandate, or an institution exploring co-investment — we welcome a confidential discussion. All enquiries are treated with strict discretion.

Email contact@crescitcapital.com.au