Emapta stake up for sale amid global expansion
CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES — Crescent Capital Partners has initiated the sale process for its stake in Emapta, an outsourcing and offshore staffing solutions provider, the Australian Financial Review reported.
The Sydney-based private equity firm has enlisted Greenhill & Co. to manage the transaction, marking the end of Crescent’s four-year investment in the company.
Michael Alscher’s private equity firm, valued at $4 billion, aims to capitalize on Emapta’s growth and market position, primarily focusing on the lucrative U.S. market.
Emapta’s growth under Crescent Capital
Crescent Capital acquired a stake in Emapta in 2021. Under Crescent’s guidance, Emapta grew its support desks to approximately 10,000 and shifted its strategic focus toward the U.S., which has become its largest market ahead of Australia and Europe.
The sale process is expected to attract interest from private equity firms and strategic buyers worldwide. The AFR reported that Vorbach will retain a stake in the company and continue his involvement post-sale.
Global reach and diverse service offerings
Founded by South Australian entrepreneur Vorbach 15 years ago, Emapta specializes in providing cost-effective offshore workforce solutions tailored to small and medium-sized enterprises.
Headquartered in Manila, the company operates across more than 30 countries, including key markets such as the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Britain, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Colombia.
Emapta offers a wide range of services, including finance and accounting support, virtual assistants, customer service operations, IT infrastructure management, and talent sourcing from regions such as Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Southern Europe.
The company supports over 800 clients globally and employs a workforce of more than 10,000 professionals. In 2024, Emapta reported annual revenues of $2.8 billion. It recently ranked #48 in the OA500 2025, an objective index of the world’s top 500 outsourcing companies.
