Genesis Park

Genesis Park is a Houston-based private equity firm established in 1999 that specializes in buyouts and growth financing. The firm focuses on sectors where it has significant expertise, including telecommunications, energy technology, and media. With a strong emphasis on partnering strategies with public corporations, Genesis Park combines capital investment with commercial execution capabilities to enhance value in its portfolio companies. The firm is actively involved in its investments, collaborating closely with management teams to optimize opportunities and often sourcing additional talent to drive success. Known for its disciplined approach, Genesis Park has consistently built value for its investors by adapting to market conditions and leveraging its experience in mergers and acquisitions, particularly within the rapidly expanding energy technology sector.

David Bilger

Principal

Anthony Brown

Principal

Sumble Farooqi

Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer

Christy Hartman

Principal

Curtis Hartman

Managing Partner

Bruce C. Herzog

Co-CEO

Paul Hobby

Founding Partner

Lester Huang

Associate

Gina Luna

Partner

Parel Patel

CFO

Peter Shaper

Founding Partner

11 past transactions

WESTCO GROUNDS

Debt Financing in 2023
Westoco Provides Landscaping is a highly competitive industry, and Westco continues to thrive because it tailor services to specific client needs and deliver complete solutions with dependability,Rainbird facilitate quick responses and ressources.

WESTCO GROUNDS

Private Equity Round in 2023
Westoco Provides Landscaping is a highly competitive industry, and Westco continues to thrive because it tailor services to specific client needs and deliver complete solutions with dependability,Rainbird facilitate quick responses and ressources.

Opifex

Private Equity Round in 2022
Opifex is the solution for equipment rental, and job site supplies and provides the equipment and supplies needed to build.

Layne Water Midstream

Private Equity Round in 2019
Layne Water Midstream Holdings, LLC specializes in water collection and recycling services tailored for upstream oil and gas companies. Based in The Woodlands, Texas, the company provides a comprehensive range of water solutions, including produced water gathering and disposal, source water delivery, produced water redelivery, as well as water treatment and recycling services. Operating primarily in the Delaware and Midland basins, Layne Water Midstream has established significant infrastructure for water sourcing, transportation, and produced water management. The company benefits from exclusive long-term contracts with key customers, landowners, and state organizations, positioning it for ongoing growth to meet the needs of its upstream clients. Founded in 2016, Layne Water Midstream is dedicated to supporting the evolving demands of the oil and gas sector in water management.

Essentium

Series A in 2019
Essentium, Inc. is a company based in College Station, Texas, that focuses on advancing additive manufacturing through innovative engineering filament materials and industrial 3D printing platforms. Founded in 2018, Essentium has developed an automated high-speed industrial production system that emphasizes performance, accuracy, and reliability, offering a cost-effective solution for manufacturers. The firm collaborates with BASF to create a consistent global supply chain for materials that support its High Speed Extrusion and Flashfuse plasma technologies, which enhance the scalability of additive manufacturing. Essentium's materials are specifically designed to provide exceptional strength, performance, and flexibility, addressing the challenges faced by clients in demanding environments.

ipDatatel

Venture Round in 2013
ipDatatel, a Sugar Land, Texas-based company that designs, engineers and manufactures innovative Internet-ready home area network (HAN) wireless devices for security, home automation and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industries.

El Paso Networks

Venture Round in 2004
Sub-organization of El Paso Corporation

SyChip

Series C in 2003
SyChip Inc. specializes in the design, development, and marketing of Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits (RFIC) and Chip Scale Modules (CSM) tailored for the wireless internet appliance market. The company's innovative approach emphasizes the creation of highly integrated RF modules that stand out due to their proprietary integration techniques, modular architectures, and advanced Silicon technologies. This unique silicon substrate allows for more predictable RF designs and simplifies the simulation process, resulting in reduced time-to-market, enhanced performance, and improved reliability for its products.

FuelQuest

Private Equity Round in 2003
FuelQuest is an e-Marketplace that provides logistics and service solutions, on-demand fuel supply chain management, and taxation solutions for commercial, private and public sector fleets, petroleum retailers, marketers; and producers. It offers a Software-as-a-Service fuel management solution that automates various aspects of fuel management processes, including demand forecasting, fulfillment, inventory management, sales and purchase order management, financial management, and environmental compliance. FuelQuest was founded by Richard C. Cilento and Jr. in 1999; and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

SyChip

Series B in 2002
SyChip Inc. specializes in the design, development, and marketing of Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits (RFIC) and Chip Scale Modules (CSM) tailored for the wireless internet appliance market. The company's innovative approach emphasizes the creation of highly integrated RF modules that stand out due to their proprietary integration techniques, modular architectures, and advanced Silicon technologies. This unique silicon substrate allows for more predictable RF designs and simplifies the simulation process, resulting in reduced time-to-market, enhanced performance, and improved reliability for its products.