Crystal Financial
Overview
Crystal Financial is a private equity firm based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in providing senior secured loans to middle-market companies. The firm focuses on originating, underwriting, and managing secured debt, offering capital solutions ranging from $10 million to $150 million. Their investment approach targets both asset-based and cash flow financings, catering to both sponsored and non-sponsored companies. Crystal Financial operates as a sole lender or in conjunction with banks and other lenders, with a core capability in structuring financings for asset-intensive, operationally challenged companies, including those undergoing restructuring or bankruptcy. The firm's investment strategy encompasses buyouts and distressed situations, primarily focusing on the United States. Crystal Financial's portfolio spans various industries, including financial services, healthcare, retail, consumer goods, technology, energy, industrial, media, telecommunications, transportation, real estate, education, hospitality, construction, and agriculture. This diverse industry focus allows the firm to leverage its expertise across multiple sectors, providing tailored financing solutions to meet the unique needs of each industry. Crystal Financial's track record demonstrates a commitment to supporting middle-market companies through flexible and strategic financing options. By offering both senior secured loans and structured financings, the firm plays a pivotal role in facilitating growth, operational improvements, and successful turnarounds for its portfolio companies. Their hands-on approach and deep industry knowledge enable them to navigate complex financial landscapes, ensuring that investments align with the long-term objectives of both the firm and its partners.
Investment Focus
- Established middle-market companies
- Asset-intensive operations
- Operationally challenged companies undergoing restructuring or bankruptcy
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Crystal Financial invest in?
Crystal Financial invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in Boston, United States. Crystal Financial is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Crystal Financial invest at?
Crystal Financial backs companies at Buyout and Distressed, writing cheques of 10M - 150M.
Which regions does Crystal Financial invest in?
Crystal Financial invests across United States.
Who are the partners at Crystal Financial?
Team members listed for Crystal Financial include Michael Pizette (Sr Managing Dir/& Chief Credit Officer) and Andrew Hettinger (Senior Managing Director of Originations).
What companies has Crystal Financial invested in?
Crystal Financial's portfolio includes Velocity One, Birks Group and Daniel's Jewelers.
How do I contact Crystal Financial?
Crystal Financial's contact details — including phone — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
