CSL Capital Management

CSL Capital Management, established in 2008, is a Houston, Texas-based private equity firm. It specializes in investing in small to mid-sized energy businesses across the United States, focusing on service and equipment companies within the upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors of the energy industry. The firm aims to build and acquire controlling interests in these companies.

Robert Bradley

Managing Director

Kyle Bratton

Vice President

Gerald Cimador

CFO and Partner

Andrew Gould

Partner

Abhinav Jain

Managing Director

Jeff Kavanaugh

Venture Partner, CSL Ventures

Imran Kizilbash

Managing Director

Abhishek Kumar

Venture Partner, CSL Ventures

Charles Leykum

Founding Partner and Managing Partner

Charlie Leykum

Founding Partner

Sanjaya Sood

Venture Partner, CSL Ventures

8 past transactions

GoExpedi

Funding Round in 2022
GoExpedi is a digital supply chain and data analytics solutions company based in Houston, Texas, that focuses on the procurement and delivery of maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products for heavy industries, particularly in the oil and gas sector. Founded in 2017, GoExpedi offers a wide range of over 200,000 essential parts and supplies through its digital procurement platform, which emphasizes transparency in pricing, supplier selection, and product availability. The company’s end-to-end supply chain model boasts an average delivery time of 2.5 days, ensuring that clients receive the right parts promptly. By leveraging patented technology and a team of experts with specialized market experience, GoExpedi aims to deliver critical supplies more efficiently and cost-effectively than traditional suppliers. Its services enhance order accuracy and facilitate comprehensive spending reports, ultimately improving the operational efficiency of drilling activities for clients in the North American oilfields.

Redlist

Series A in 2019
Redlist is a cloud-based software company that specializes in lubrication management and operational efficiency. Its platform is designed to bridge data gaps between managers, teams, and machines, providing a streamlined solution for businesses. The application integrates operations, safety, work orders, and maintenance tasks into a single, user-friendly interface. Redlist's software offers real-time insights into safety and maintenance, employing computerized maintenance management systems and work order management systems. This enables organizations to effectively monitor safety protocols, maintenance activities, profitability, employee performance, and overall operational efficiency.

Machfu

Series A in 2019
Machfu Inc. specializes in developing and maintaining applications and infrastructure for the industrial Internet of Things (IoT), facilitating data, analytics, and visualization for users on mobile devices and computers. The company offers MachFU, a smartphone for machines that enables industrial enterprises to communicate and connect assets to both legacy systems and cloud platforms. Additionally, Machfu provides Mach-IT, which allows various equipment to communicate directly with information processing systems, enhancing operational efficiency. Founded in 2015 and based in Rockville, Maryland, Machfu aims to simplify the integration of industrial IoT solutions, enabling real-time visibility into critical operations and supporting informed decision-making within the IIoT ecosystem, including aspects such as hardware, protocols, networking, upgrades, and security.

GoExpedi

Series B in 2019
GoExpedi is a digital supply chain and data analytics solutions company based in Houston, Texas, that focuses on the procurement and delivery of maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products for heavy industries, particularly in the oil and gas sector. Founded in 2017, GoExpedi offers a wide range of over 200,000 essential parts and supplies through its digital procurement platform, which emphasizes transparency in pricing, supplier selection, and product availability. The company’s end-to-end supply chain model boasts an average delivery time of 2.5 days, ensuring that clients receive the right parts promptly. By leveraging patented technology and a team of experts with specialized market experience, GoExpedi aims to deliver critical supplies more efficiently and cost-effectively than traditional suppliers. Its services enhance order accuracy and facilitate comprehensive spending reports, ultimately improving the operational efficiency of drilling activities for clients in the North American oilfields.

Stratum Reservoir

Acquisition in 2019
Stratum Reservoir, LLC is a company specializing in rock and fluid analysis to evaluate hydrocarbon resources globally. Based in Houston, Texas, with additional locations across North America, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America, Stratum Reservoir provides a comprehensive range of laboratory services for oil and gas producers. Its offerings include core retrieval, geochemical assessments, unconventional reservoir evaluations, and various consulting services. The company also conducts routine and special core analysis, geologic and petrophysical services, and reservoir fluid analysis. Stratum Reservoir further supports its clients with advanced software solutions for data visualization and geochemical data storage, aiding in the assessment and management of energy resources. By focusing on customer-driven laboratory services, Stratum Reservoir aims to facilitate the discovery and sustainable development of energy resources, helping clients make informed investment decisions and understand the underlying factors affecting the economic viability of their assets.

Gryphon Oilfield Solutions

Private Equity Round in 2018
Gryphon Oilfield Solutions LLC, established in 2015, specializes in manufacturing tools and equipment for oil and gas field services. Headquartered in Houston, Texas with additional offices in Calgary, Canada, the company offers a range of solutions including frac sleeves, toe initiation systems, coiled tubing services, zonal isolation tools, liner packers, remedial workover equipment, plug and perf systems, and casing equipment. Gryphon's products aim to enhance efficiencies and optimize hydrocarbon recovery for its clients across various global locations.

Patriot Proppants

Funding Round in 2009
Patriot Proppants provides proprietary resins, flow enhancement, fracture consulting, and curable resin coating services.

CSTV Networks

Venture Round in 2003
CSTV Networks, Inc., operating as CBS Sports Network, is a prominent sports television channel that broadcasts a wide array of men’s and women’s sports, including college football and basketball, offering live games and programming 24 hours a day. The company reaches over 21 million homes through cable and satellite services and provides online content via its website, which encompasses around 215 official college athletic sites. In addition to its broadcasting services, CSTV Networks operates sports radio stations and sells sports apparel, accessories, and gear through its online store. Originally known as College Sports Television, the company rebranded to CSTV Networks, Inc. in 2005, reflecting its broader scope in sports media and merchandise.
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