Coral Reef Capital

Coral Reef Capital, L.L.C. is a private equity firm based in New York, established in 2008, that specializes in mid-market investments primarily in the natural resources sector. The firm focuses on areas such as oil and gas exploration, metals and mining, agricultural minerals, energy, and related infrastructure. It engages in various types of transactions, including management buyouts, corporate spin-offs, recapitalizations, and structured special situations. Coral Reef typically invests between $15 million and $35 million in companies with EBITDA ranging from $3 million to $10 million, often taking controlling positions or structured minority equity stakes. The firm partners with experienced management teams to enhance growth by providing capital and strategic resources. Investors include domestic and offshore family offices, private funds, institutions, and high net worth individuals, allowing for flexible investment structures and longer horizons for portfolio companies. Coral Reef Capital emphasizes proprietary deal opportunities and seeks to maintain active involvement, often taking board seats in its portfolio companies.