The Cranemere Difference
The Cranemere difference is in our perspective and time-frame. We are a long-term partner with permanent capital, business-building expertise, and a global network. We look for companies that share our core values and vision of business as a force for good. Our active and lasting partnership enables innovative founders, management teams and family-owned businesses to capture their full potential to build exceptional companies.
2014
Founded
$2.6B
Shareholder Equity
50
Professionals
Partners in Legacy and Growth
Cranemere understands that for founders and family businesses, legacy is just as important as profitability. We honor the traditions, culture, and values that have shaped these businesses, ensuring their continued success for generations to come.
Legacy is just as important as profitability.
More Than Capital – A True Partnership
We offer patient, flexible capital, along with deep operational expertise, to help businesses grow sustainably. Our long-term approach allows founders to focus on building great companies—without the pressures of short-term exits or ownership changes.
A long-term approach with operational flexibility
Aligned with Your Values
We provide stability and strategic guidance while protecting what makes your business unique. Our partnership fosters collaborative decision-making, ensuring that businesses can innovate, expand, and maintain their core mission.
Making a Lasting Impression
Cranemere is committed to companies that share our core values and vision of business as a force for good. We help businesses navigate challenges and seize opportunities, ensuring that success goes hand in hand with sustainability and community well-being
What’s in a name?
Vincent Mai, Cranemere’s founder, grew up next door to an iconic farm in South Africa called Cranemere, which is home to the national bird, the Blue Crane. Blue Cranes are monogamous with long-term pair bonds. The farm has been operated for seven generations by one family – each generation improving the farm before handing it on to the next. The Seventh Generation Principle, an ancient philosophy from indigenous peoples, refers to ensuring that decisions regarding energy, water and natural resources, are sustainable for seven generations into the future. Cranemere is inspired by this philosophy and the power of private enterprise to steward businesses with enduring values over generations.