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Virtus completes 35% minority investment in Crescent Cove, adding private credit capability
VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS, INC.
- Acquired 35% minority interest in Crescent Cove Advisors, a San Francisco-based private credit firm.
- Crescent Cove manages ~$1.0B in assets (as of Nov 30, 2025), focused on direct lending to high-growth tech companies.
- Transaction funded from existing resources; specific terms not disclosed.
- Crescent Cove founded in 2016, offers venture and growth credit asset class.
- Partnership broadens Virtus’ multi-manager platform into private markets.