Houston Ventures

Houston Ventures, founded in 2004 and based in Houston, is a private equity firm that focuses on investing in early to growth-stage companies primarily within the technology and energy sectors. The firm manages a growth expansion fund that targets investments across various segments, including communications, networking, and software. By engaging with companies at different stages of their development, Houston Ventures aims to foster innovation and drive growth in its portfolio.

Jonathan Currie

CEO in Residence

Chip Davis

Managing Partner

Fred Lummis

Junior Partner

James R. Newell

Partner

5 past transactions

SecurityGate

Series A in 2020
SecurityGate, Inc. develops an integrated risk management platform tailored for operational technology (OT) and industrial control system (ICS) cybersecurity. Its flagship product, SecurityGate.io, is a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that streamlines the manual audit and assessment processes related to risk management. The platform provides company leaders, governance risk and compliance departments, and IT teams with enhanced visibility into OT/ICS environments, enabling them to identify business risks and formulate strategies to mitigate cyber threats. By automating risk management processes, SecurityGate.io significantly reduces the time required to implement necessary security measures. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, SecurityGate has attracted notable clients, including Chevron, Patterson UTI, and Westlake Chemical.

OspreyData

Series A in 2018
OspreyData harnesses the mass of sensor data generated by mechanical assets to predict and prevent failures, reduce downtime, and enhance operating efficiency. The company also analyses sensor data in real time using machine learning to improve the insights and predictions it generates; and provides a physical systems intelligence platform that focuses on storing and manipulating time series data, and modeling complex relationships between high-resolution signals. OspreyData is based in San Juan Capistrano, California.

Oseberg

Private Equity Round in 2016
Oseberg, LLC is a software company specializing in analytics solutions for the oil and gas industry, focusing on the Oklahoma and Texas markets. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with an additional office in New Orleans, Louisiana, Oseberg develops a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that aggregates public regulatory and county-level data. This platform allows users to search, map, mine, and conduct statistical analysis on a wide array of data, facilitating the discovery of leasing, drilling, and acquisition opportunities. Among its product offerings are atla, an energy data and mapping engine; soI, a data search tool; oseFrac, which organizes fracturing data; dataStream, which integrates with business intelligence systems; and oseberg map services. Oseberg’s solutions aim to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of oil and gas exploration and operations by providing high-quality, normalized data.

LiquidFrameworks

Venture Round in 2013
LiquidFrameworks, Inc. is a technology company based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2001, that specializes in mobile field operations management solutions. Its primary offering, the FieldFX product suite, is a cloud-based platform designed for companies in the oil and gas, industrial, and environmental services sectors. The suite includes various modules, such as FX E-Ticketing for job ticket management, FX EAM for enterprise asset management, and FX CPQ for contract administration with complex rules. Additionally, the platform features FX Schedule & Dispatch for job management, FX Analytics for reporting, FX Customer Self-Service for data access, FX Timecards for employee time tracking, FX Forms for electronic document creation, and FX Invoicing for managing the quote-to-cash process. LiquidFrameworks also provides implementation, project accountability, and customer support services to enhance operational efficiency for its clients.

Geoforce

Venture Round in 2013
Geoforce, Inc. specializes in tracking and asset management solutions primarily for the oilfield equipment sector. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Plano, Texas, with a subsidiary in Perth, Australia, the company offers a range of services that include GPS-based tracking for both powered and non-powered equipment, vehicle and fleet management, and remote worker tracking. Additionally, Geoforce provides solutions for hazardous material tracking and compliance management. Utilizing a combination of GPS, RFID, and other wireless technologies, their customizable web-based software enhances operational efficiency and transparency. The company serves various industries, including oil and gas, transportation, logistics, and equipment manufacturing, and also offers consulting, installation, and support services to its clients. With extensive experience in the oil and gas sector, Geoforce is recognized for having the largest satellite asset tracking deployment in the industry.