189 - Private Equity with Peter Scrine

The Kofkin Bond's Podcast

Today's guest is Peter Scrine. Peter is the Business Development Director at Crescent Capital, a prominent Australian private equity firm. With over 15 years of experience at Crescent Capital, Peter has been instrumental in driving the firm's growth and success. He has actively participated in five fundraises and has been involved in multiple investments, contributing to the firm's impressive track record.

Crescent Capital Partners has been at the forefront of supporting emerging and growth companies in Australia and New Zealand since its establishment in 2000. With their deep in-house expertise, the firm has raised over $3 billion across six funds, completed more than 45 foundation investments, and provided assistance with over 150 follow-on acquisitions.

Before joining Crescent Capital in 2007, Peter Scrine made his mark in the Australian radio industry. He held senior executive positions at Macquarie Radio, Win Corporation, and the Austero network. During his time as the National Partnerships Director within Austereo, Peter was a pioneer of multimedia strategies. He developed immersive strategies for national brands, advertising agencies, government departments, SMEs, and NFPs, leveraging a wide variety of entertainment media assets.

Throughout this episode, we'll be discussing Peter's journey in the private equity industry, his insights into the Australian market, and the strategies employed by Crescent Capital to support and grow their portfolio companies.