Ara Partners is an investment firm focused on industrial decarbonization, targeting ventures in energy efficiency, renewable energy, industrial process electrification, waste management, and sustainable chemicals. It provides growth capital and strategic support to help portfolio companies expand and improve environmental performance across industrial and manufacturing, chemicals and materials, energy efficiency and fuels, and food and agriculture sectors. Founded in 2017 and based in Houston, the firm has offices in Boston, Washington, D.C., and Dublin, and pursues opportunities that build and scale enterprises with meaningful decarbonization impact.
Co-Founder, Managing Partner and Member of Investment Committee
Grant Haddix Ph.D
Operating Partner
Alyssa Hooper
Managing Director, Infrastructure
David Lynch
Principal
Irina Markina
Chief Decarbonization Officer and Managing Director
Teresa O'Flynn
Co-Partner, Founder and Co-Head Ara Infrastructure
Myles O'Shaughnessy
Managing Director
Peter Saldarriaga
Managing Director
Johanna Schmidtke
Managing Director
Chris Seenan
Principal
Kevin Sonneveld
Principal, Infrastructure
Cory Steffek Ph.D
Managing Director
Benjamin Sun
Vice President, Infrastructure
Troy Thacker
Co-Founder, Managing Partner and Member of Investment Committee
Tuan Tran
Managing Director and Investment Committee Member
James Wang
Managing Director
Matt Welper
Associate
Churchill Yong
Co-Founder, Partner and Co-Head of Infrastructure
Past deals in Natural Gas
FNX Liquid Natural Gas
Acquisition in 2022
FNX Liquid Natural Gas designs and manufactures small-scale natural gas liquefaction plants and provides renewable energy services. The company focuses on enabling the transition to low-carbon energy by deploying proprietary biomethane technology and improving operational efficiency, supporting industrial and environmental sectors in achieving greater sustainability and energy independence.
Fluitron
Acquisition in 2021
Fluitron is a specialized designer and manufacturer of high-pressure equipment, focusing on industrial gas compression solutions for various applications, including hydrogen. The company produces a range of products, such as metal diaphragm compressors, pressure vessels, reactors, and containment cells, as well as piston compressors. Fluitron also offers aftermarket services that include maintenance, repairs, and spare parts, ensuring customers receive custom-designed pressure systems tailored to their specific process needs. Through its expertise in high-pressure technologies, Fluitron serves various industries requiring efficient and reliable gas compression equipment.
Centric Gas Services
Acquisition in 2018
Centric Gas Services is a Gas utilities service.
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