Crede Capital Group

Crede Capital Group is an investment firm established in 2009, operating as a multi-family office that provides direct equity investments in public companies. The firm focuses on offering flexible growth capital to small-cap public companies with market capitalizations below $2 billion. They are a passive investor, not seeking Board seats or control positions, and do not operate as a hedge fund, instead utilizing captive capital. Since its inception, Crede Capital Group has completed approximately 115 transactions, committing over $900 million in capital, with individual investments typically ranging from $5 million to $50 million.

The firm's investment strategy is centered on providing capital to companies across diverse sectors, including life sciences, healthcare, energy, natural resources, media, social media, technology, and special situations. Crede Capital Group aims to provide the lowest cost of capital for issuers and often sees portfolio companies engage in follow-on financings with the firm. They also facilitate joint ventures with industry players for their portfolio companies to enhance shareholder value.

Crede Capital Group is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with additional offices in New York and Beijing. The firm extends its investment reach across various global markets, including the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The firm manages the fortune of entrepreneur and investor Terren S. Peizer, whose wealth is derived from capital markets, healthcare, and technology ventures.