Mettle Midstream Partners
Private Equity Round in 2018
Mettle Midstream Partners, LLC is an independent midstream company based in Dallas, Texas, established in 2018. The company provides a comprehensive range of integrated services including natural gas gathering, compression, treating, and processing, as well as crude oil and condensate gathering and stabilization. Additionally, Mettle offers produced water gathering and disposal services, along with product marketing. It primarily serves producers operating in unconventional shale plays across North America, emphasizing the delivery of timely, safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.
Luxe Minerals
Private Equity Round in 2017
Luxe Minerals LLC is a company that specializes in acquiring mineral and royalty interests in premium unconventional oil and liquids-rich basins across the United States. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Luxe Minerals focuses on investment opportunities within the energy sector, particularly in regions known for their rich natural resources. The company aims to capitalize on the growing demand for oil and liquids by strategically acquiring valuable rights that enhance its portfolio.
AVAD Energy Partners
Private Equity Round in 2017
AVAD Energy Partners is a Dallas-based oil and natural gas production company founded in 2016 that concentrates on acquiring and developing conventional United States properties. It pursues both operated and non-operated opportunities to build a diversified, lower-risk asset portfolio. Led by John Davis, Tom Quigley, and Crystal Blackstone, the team brings extensive industry experience from roles at major oil companies and consulting groups, applying it to acquiring and developing conventional oil and gas assets across the continental United States.
Luxe Energy
Private Equity Round in 2016
Luxe Energy LLC is an oil and gas company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in the acquisition of unconventional oil and gas assets, particularly in the Permian Basin of West Texas and other liquid-rich regions across the United States. The company employs advanced technologies, including long-reach horizontal drilling and multi-stage fracturing, to optimize the extraction of resources. By focusing on acquiring royalty interests in unconventional properties, Luxe Energy aims to achieve significant returns and enhance resource recovery from shale formations.
Teal Natural Resources
Private Equity Round in 2016
Founded in 2016, Teal Natural Resources is an oil and gas exploration company based in Dallas, Texas. It focuses on acquiring and developing conventional and unconventional reserves, initially targeting the Eagle Ford Shale region in South Texas.
Colgate Energy
Private Equity Round in 2016
Colgate Energy LLC is a privately-held company based in Midland, Texas, specializing in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas. Founded in 2015 by James Walter and Will Hickey, the company concentrates on acquiring and developing both conventional and unconventional oil properties within the Permian Basin, a region known for its significant energy resources. Colgate Energy is dedicated to leveraging the potential of this area to enhance its production capabilities and contribute to the energy sector.
Luxe Energy
Private Equity Round in 2015
Luxe Energy LLC is an oil and gas company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in the acquisition of unconventional oil and gas assets, particularly in the Permian Basin of West Texas and other liquid-rich regions across the United States. The company employs advanced technologies, including long-reach horizontal drilling and multi-stage fracturing, to optimize the extraction of resources. By focusing on acquiring royalty interests in unconventional properties, Luxe Energy aims to achieve significant returns and enhance resource recovery from shale formations.
Crossing Rocks Energy II
Private Equity Round in 2015
Crossing Rocks Energy II is an oil and gas development company that operates primarily in East Texas, South Texas, the Permian Basin, and the Mid-Continent regions of the United States. The company specializes in acquiring, developing, and monetizing both producing and non-producing oil and gas interests. Through its strategic initiatives, Crossing Rocks Energy II aims to enhance the value of its assets and contribute to the energy sector by effectively managing its portfolio of oil and gas properties.
Oilfield Water Logistics
Private Equity Round in 2014
Oilfield Water Logistics, LLC is a provider of water infrastructure and services tailored for the energy industry. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company operates additional offices in Midland, Texas, and Denver, Colorado. It specializes in a range of services, including water supply, gathering, transport, reclamation, landfill operations, and disposal. With a network of pipelines and facilities located across several states, including Delaware, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming, Oilfield Water Logistics plays a crucial role in enabling energy companies to efficiently manage their water requirements.
Meco IV
Funding Round in 2013
Meco IV is a Denver-based company focused on the acquisition, exploitation, and exploration of oil and gas assets. Established in 2013, it specializes in acquiring and developing stable, long-life oil and gas-producing properties, as well as undeveloped leaseholds. The company aims to enhance the value of these assets through the application of both new and existing technologies, seeking to unlock previously unrealized potential. Once it achieves critical mass with its portfolio, Meco IV plans to divest its assets.
Bravo Natural Resources
Private Equity Round in 2013
Bravo Natural Resources, LLC is an exploration and production company based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, that specializes in petroleum and natural gas exploration. Established in 2013, the company focuses on acquiring and developing resources in select onshore basins across North America, particularly in Western Oklahoma and Texas. By targeting both conventional and unconventional plays, Bravo Natural Resources aims to deliver consistent returns through strategic acquisitions and development initiatives. The company is backed by Natural Gas Partners, which enhances its capacity to pursue growth opportunities in the energy sector.
Parsley Energy
Private Equity Round in 2013
Parsley Energy, Inc. is an independent oil and natural gas company focused on the acquisition, development, exploration, production, and sale of crude oil and natural gas properties primarily in the Permian Basin of West Texas and Southeastern New Mexico. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Parsley has established a significant presence in the region, operating across approximately 191,179 net acres, including substantial holdings in both the Midland and Delaware Basins. The company has drilled over 270 wells and was actively producing around 17,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day on a gross basis. As of the end of 2019, Parsley reported estimated net proven reserves of 592 million barrels of oil equivalent, reflecting its strong position in a prolific area. With a dedicated workforce, Parsley Energy continues to pursue growth in the competitive oil and gas sector.
Renewable Energy Group
Series C in 2008
Renewable Energy Group, Inc. is a leader in the production and supply of lower carbon transportation fuels, including biodiesel and renewable diesel. The company operates an integrated system for the procurement, distribution, and logistics of converting natural fats, oils, greases, and sugars into advanced biofuels. It runs a network of 13 biorefineries, with 11 located in the United States and 2 in Germany. Renewable Energy Group also engages in the purchase and resale of biomass-based diesel and provides operational management services for production facilities. Additionally, the company offers construction management services for the development or upgrade of biorefineries and sells petroleum-based heating oils and diesel fuels. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Ames, Iowa, Renewable Energy Group is committed to advancing bio-based fuel and chemicals through its innovative research and development initiatives.
DynaPump, Inc. is a manufacturer of surface-mounted artificial lift systems specifically designed for the oil and gas industry, aimed at optimizing the production of oil and gas wells. Established in 1992, the company began commercial sales in 1999 and has since sold over 400 units across diverse markets, including North America, South America, and the Middle East. DynaPump provides comprehensive solutions that include pumping units, hydraulic systems, and control centers, as well as a range of services such as site service and project management. To support its products, the company operates service centers across the United States and collaborates with local distributors for international sales and service, ensuring broad accessibility and support for its technology.
groSolar
Venture Round in 2008
groSolar, headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, specializes in the development and implementation of solar photovoltaic (PV) projects. The company offers comprehensive engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services tailored to a diverse client base, including developers, investors, utilities, commercial entities, government agencies, and other institutional clients. With a proven track record, groSolar has successfully designed, built, installed, and procured equipment for over 90 megawatts of solar PV systems across the United States, encompassing more than 2,000 installations.
Renewable Energy Group
Series B in 2007
Renewable Energy Group, Inc. is a leader in the production and supply of lower carbon transportation fuels, including biodiesel and renewable diesel. The company operates an integrated system for the procurement, distribution, and logistics of converting natural fats, oils, greases, and sugars into advanced biofuels. It runs a network of 13 biorefineries, with 11 located in the United States and 2 in Germany. Renewable Energy Group also engages in the purchase and resale of biomass-based diesel and provides operational management services for production facilities. Additionally, the company offers construction management services for the development or upgrade of biorefineries and sells petroleum-based heating oils and diesel fuels. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Ames, Iowa, Renewable Energy Group is committed to advancing bio-based fuel and chemicals through its innovative research and development initiatives.
Black Diamond Minerals
Venture Round in 2007
Black Diamond Minerals, LLC (BDM) is an Oil and Gas exploration and production company.
BlueStone Natural Resources
Acquisition in 2006
BlueStone Natural Resources, LLC is a company focused on the purchase and development of oil and gas properties across various regions in the United States, including South Texas, East Texas, and North Texas. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the company aims to play a significant role in the future of the oil and natural gas industry. By acquiring and developing oil and natural gas assets, BlueStone seeks to enhance energy distribution and provide stability in the energy sector for its clients. The company operates field offices in Texas to support its operations and initiatives in these regions.
Utility Associates
Series B in 2000
Utility Associates, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing advanced software solutions and hardware for law enforcement, transportation agencies, and utility services. Founded in 2000 and based in Decatur, Georgia, the company offers a range of products, including body-worn and in-car cameras, mobile routers, and multimedia evidence management systems. Notable products include the Rocket IoT platform, which automates evidence gathering and enhances situational awareness, and AVaiL, a command and control application that delivers real-time tracking of mobile operations. Additionally, Utility Associates provides tools such as Smart Holster, which activates cameras automatically when a firearm is drawn, and Smart Patrolling for license plate recognition. The company also supports mobile resource management with solutions that integrate various data systems to optimize field operations, ensuring effective communication and connectivity for personnel and equipment in real-time.
Network International
Series B in 2000
Network International is a prominent provider of payment solutions in the Middle East and Africa, established in 1994. The company offers a comprehensive suite of technology-enabled services designed to meet the diverse needs of merchants and financial institutions. Its offerings include credit and debit card processing, ATM management, merchant acquiring, and consumer finance applications. Network International is recognized for its innovative approach and ability to deliver tailored solutions that enhance payment transactions, making them secure, fast, and efficient. As a principal member of Visa International and MasterCard International in the UAE, it holds a significant position in the market, being the first independent vendor certified by both networks for card payments. The company also provides consultancy services to assist clients in planning and designing new card products and programs. Committed to driving customer revenue and profitability, Network International continues to evolve its services to adapt to the growing demands of the digital commerce landscape.