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Taking your investment operations to the next level

Craton is the team that sits alongside your Family Office, giving you access to everything you need to successfully navigate the complexities of deal making.

We enable you to make incisive decisions informed by a wealth of insights, unlock new, lucrative opportunities and build your own robust direct investment program.

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End-to-end support for direct investments

An ecosystem designed for direct investment.

With the same resources and support you’d find at 'top tier' private equity firms and investment banks, our senior level investment professionals and integrated suite of services transforms direct private equity investment into a streamlined experience.

 

We combine global M&A specialists, sector experts, and a digital client portal to ensure that every phase of your deal process is efficient and transparent.

 

Whether you’re seeking to organise inbound leads, navigate complex transactions, or secure co-investors, our flexible approach places the right resources at your disposal – exactly when you need them.

01 Strategy

We define a tailored investment strategy through focused advisory sessions, detailed market analysis, and bespoke consulting—aligned with your expertise, goals, and edge.

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Services

  • Investment strategy and specialisation
  • Market access and phasing of entry
  • Allocation to directs

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02 Origination

We manage your deal CRM, conduct outreach, apply forensic research, and use sourcing tools to transform your network into a deal pipeline aligned with your strategic objectives.

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Services

  • Filtering inbound leads
  • Qualifying relevant opportunities
  • Driving structured lead generation
  • Running outreach campaigns
  • Accessing our global M&A advisor network

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03 Execution

You stay in control—we handle the heavy lifting. From diligence to negotiation, we manage every step of your deal with expert support and real-time visibility at your fingertips.

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Services

  • Valuation and financial modelling
  • Deal structuring and negotiation
  • Deal process management
  • Documentation for Investment Committee and Co-investors

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04 Monitoring

Keep stakeholders informed through tailored reporting and performance tools. We manage your data so your portfolio view is always clear, current, and ready for decisions.

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Services

  • Managing your portfolio
  • Nurturing important investor relationships
  • Consistent and professional reporting
  • Supporting exit planning

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Why Craton
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Who We Work With

Our model suits those who want to move fast, invest well, and stay lean — without compromising on rigour or professionalism.

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    Family Offices

    • Single Family Offices
    • Multi-Family Offices with dedicated investment arms

    Strategic investors building long-term value

    We provide the infrastructure, insight, and execution support to help family offices manage, scale, and professionalise their direct investment programs.

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    Sovereign & First Nation LPs

    • Indigenous wealth funds
    • Nation-led investment entities

    Capital stewards with a long-term mandate

    We support teams building economic independence through strategic allocation, institutional execution, and trusted co-investment support. 

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    Emerging Investment Platforms

    • Newly launched investment companies
    • Deal-by-deal PE firms

    Entrepreneurial firms building their presence

    We act as their back-end deal team, providing expert firepower across origination, execution, and reporting while they focus on relationships and capital.

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    Legacy LPs Entering Directs

    • Endowments or foundations with new direct allocation
    • LPs transitioning from fund-of-funds to direct

    Traditional investors modernising their approach

    We help institutional LPs develop frameworks, deal flow, and execution capabilities tailored to the pace and transparency of direct investing.