Carnelian Energy Capital

Carnelian Energy Capital is a private equity firm established in 2015 and based in Houston, Texas. The firm specializes in lower and middle market investments within the energy and oilfield sectors, focusing on opportunities that require equity capital ranging from $35 million to $75 million. Carnelian primarily targets the North American upstream, midstream, and oilfield services industries, aiming to leverage its expertise in these areas to generate returns for its investors. The firm manages multiple funds dedicated to investments in the energy sector.

Tomas Ackerman

Partner

Patrick Atwood

Associate

Mitchell Barth

Associate

Wes Dooley

Associate

Jeffrey Gilbert

Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel

Reed Glass

Associate

Kevin Goodman

MD

Daniel Goodman

Co-Founder & Partner

Matt Kelly

Principal

Dillon MacDonald

Principal

Craig Schecter

Associate

Josh Vick

Associate

Stephen Wedemeyer

CFO

Past deals in Houston, TX

Catena Resources

Private Equity Round in 2018
Catena Resources is an independent oil and natural gas company that focuses on acquiring, developing and, operating properties. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas, United States.

Grit Oil & Gas Partners

Private Equity Round in 2017
Grit Oil & Gas is an upstream company focused on creating value through the acquisition, development and operation of oil and gas assets. Grit is partnered with Carnelian Energy Capital, a Houston-based energy private equity firm.

Percussion Petroleum

Venture Round in 2016
Percussion Petroleum, LLC is an independent oil and natural gas company based in Houston, Texas. Established in 2015, it focuses on acquiring and developing onshore basins in North America. The company seeks to identify and exploit opportunities within these basins, leveraging its partnership with Carnelian Energy Capital, a prominent private equity firm. Led by executives John Campbell III, Lupe Carrillo, and Brian Zwart, Percussion Petroleum aims to enhance its portfolio through strategic acquisitions and operational advancements in the energy sector.