Crux Capital, a Dallas-based private equity firm focused on the lower-middle market, has announced the final close of its first institutional fund, Crux Capital Fund I, L.P., with more than $340 million in commitments. The fund was oversubscribed and reached its hard cap after just nine months of fundraising. Investors included a diverse group of university endowments, charitable foundations, family offices, funds of funds, and industry executives.
The firm specializes in partnering with businesses in the consumer and commercial services sectors, with a particular focus on companies located in the Sunbelt region of the United States. Crux’s strategy is to make both control and significant minority investments in founder- and family-owned businesses, often serving as their first institutional capital partner. By leveraging its deep industry networks and operational expertise, Crux aims to help business owners accelerate growth, scale operations, and strengthen their market positions. This fund closing marks a significant milestone for the firm as it continues to build a reputation as a trusted partner for entrepreneurs seeking long-term growth.
Advisor/counsel: Lazard served as the exclusive placement advisor to the Fund and Weil, Gotshal & Manges served as legal counsel.
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“We are incredibly grateful for the conviction and trust shown by our new and existing partners. We believe this fundraise is a powerful endorsement of our specialized strategy of partnering with talented founders and management teams in the consumer and commercial services sectors. The Firm has deep roots in the Sunbelt, and we are excited to deploy capital to help high-quality businesses in this vibrant region achieve their full potential.”
Wayne Moore, Managing Partner of Crux Capital
“The enthusiastic response to our first fund speaks to the compelling opportunities we see in the lower-middle market. For many entrepreneurs, we are the first institutional partner they’ve had, and we don’t take that responsibility lightly. Our collaborative, hands-on approach is designed to provide not just capital, but the strategic and operational resources necessary to help these companies build lasting value for all stakeholders.”
James Kay, a Partner at Crux Capital
