Cressey & Company

General contacts

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

1981

AUM

$3 700 M

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Cressey & Company is a private equity firm based in Chicago, focused on the healthcare sector. Founded over 40 years ago, the firm has a dedicated team of experts with extensive experience in the healthcare provider ecosystem. The firm emphasizes partnership and innovation to create and enhance value in healthcare businesses through their deep sector knowledge and collaborative approach to investment.

Cressey & Company targets healthcare services and technology sectors, investing in leading businesses that have the potential to propel the industry forward. The firm partners with businesses that are leaders in their respective fields, and supports them in achieving accelerated growth and operational improvements. The firm typically engages in later-stage investments, focusing primarily on the North American market.

Notable investments by the firm include D4C Dental Brands - dental support organization, HHAeXchange - home healthcare software, PurFoods - meal delivery for health solutions, Trella Health - data analytics for post-acute care, and VetCor - a national network of veterinary hospitals. Their approach underlines quality enhancement and productivity improvements across their investment portfolio.

Industry

HealthTech Education Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Technology

Cressey & Company Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Cressey & Company Fund V, LP	Private Equity (PE)	Education Healthcare Services Technology HealthTech	Series A Series B	North America	$5-10 m	$615 M	December 2014
Cressey & Company Fund VI, LP	Private Equity (PE)	Education Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Technology HealthTech	Series A Series B	North America	$5-10 m	$995 M	June 2018

Contacts

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Bryan Cressey Managing Partner

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Peter Ehrich Managing Partner

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FAQs about Cressey & Company

Is Cressey & Company a venture capital or private equity firm?

Cressey & Company is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Cressey & Company located?

Cressey & Company is located in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

When was Cressey & Company founded?

Cressey & Company was founded in 1981.

What sectors and industries does Cressey & Company invest in?

Cressey & Company invests in companies and startups in HealthTech, Education, Financial Services, Fintech, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Technology.

What is Cressey & Company geographical focus of investments?

Cressey & Company invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Cressey & Company typically invest in?

Cressey & Company invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Cressey & Company investment?

Cressey & Company usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Cressey & Company?

Cressey & Company has around $3 700m assets under management.

When was Cressey & Company last fund created?

Cressey & Company last fund was created/launched in 2018-06-10

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