PE / VC
1999
$1 120 M
New York, New York, United States
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Clarion Capital Partners is a New York-based investment manager founded in 1999, specializing in Private Equity and Credit. The firm focuses on lower middle market companies, typically as the first institutional capital provider, targeting those with EBITDA between $7.5 million and $30 million. Clarion employs a thesis-driven, multi-year investment strategy, investing between $20 million and $100 million in equity, and has achieved top-quartile returns with its latest fund, Clarion IV, closing at $677 million.
In its Credit segment, launched in 2018, Clarion specializes in Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO) equity, mezzanine, and warehouse investments. The firm emphasizes a collaborative culture and has a team of experienced partners who have worked together for over 15 years. Clarion aligns its interests with investors by committing 10-15% of the capital in each fund. As of December 31, 2024, the firm managed approximately $1.9 billion in assets and has expanded its capabilities by becoming the investment manager for Crown Global International.
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Clarion Capital Partners Funds
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Clarion Investors IV, L.P.
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Private Equity (PE)
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Business Services (B2B)
Consumer Products
Consumer Services (B2C)
Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
Industrial
Media and Entertainment
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Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$677 M
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April 2024
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Clarion Investors III, L.P.
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Private Equity (PE)
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Business Services (B2B)
Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
Media and Entertainment
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Series A
Series B
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$427 M
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November 2017
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