Top Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Family Offices with Recent Private M&A Activity

Active Firms

3,868

TTM Deal Inquiries

$5M-$22M

Core Revenue Range

$1M-$4M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 13%

Texas 11%

California 11%

New York 7%

New Jersey 4%

Key Attributes

Focus: Long-Term Ownership | Capital Source: Family-Backed Capital | Operating Approach: Buy & Hold

Fields Texas Ltd.

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Fields Texas Ltd. is the private investment firm founded by the late William Fields (former President & CEO of Walmart US Retail Stores Division). Our firm is entirely focused on investing in companies where Walmart Inc. is or has the potential to be a large customer.

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One Enterprise

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One Enterprise is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Volta Global

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Volta Global is looking to acquire durable middle-market businesses ($1–15M EBITDA). Volta Global operates globally, with offices in Miami, Raleigh, Amsterdam, and Toulouse, and manages over 57 properties in its portfolio. The firm is led by principals with over 100 years of combined experience in investments, development, and operations, and is committed to long-term growth and development of both its people and assets.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Makaira Partners

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Founded in 2007 by Tom Bancroft, Makaira Partners is a La Jolla-based investment firm that employs a disciplined, fundamental value-oriented philosophy. The firm’s strategy is deeply rooted in the principles practiced by Bancroft during his time managing GEICO’s equity portfolio at Berkshire Hathaway, emphasizing a long-term horizon—often five years or more.Core Strategic PillarsExtreme Concentration: Makaira manages a highly focused portfolio, often holding fewer than 15 positions. As of late 2025, its top 10 holdings accounted for over 99% of reportable assets, reflecting high…

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Astria Elevate

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I am an Analyst at Astria Elevate, a private equity firm that acquires and scales family and founder-owned businesses with a deep focus on operational excellence. I support the full investment lifecycle, from sourcing and evaluating new opportunities to executing transactions and driving growth post-acquisition. My role includes identifying compelling businesses, building detailed financial models, conducting diligence across functional areas, and supporting strategic initiatives within our portfolio. I bring a business builder’s mindset to every deal and am focused on unlocking value…

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Lime Investors

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Lime is a family office founded in 2011, based in NY. We own and operate over a dozen manufacturing and e-commerce businesses across the US. We seek synergistic add-ons to our current holdings as well as new platform businesses. Our philosophy is to buy, build and hold for the long term with no intention to sell. Currently, we are focusing tremendous energy into acquiring targeted add-ons in four of our platform companies and new platforms.Manufacturing/Distribution and/or E-commerce:1) Home Decor & Accessories sector2) Memorabilia accessories/Card Protectors/Tabletop Gaming sector3)…

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Sandkey Capital

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Sandkey Capital is a private equity firm focused on lower middle market companies across a variety of industries. We provide flexible transaction structures in a wide range of business situations. Our unique, hands-on approach is designed to help drive sustainable growth and create value for our partner companies. Sandkey Capital, together with our institutional investor base, brings extensive operational knowledge, strategic resources, and transactional experience. Sandkey Capital pursues both control and minority equity investments, while also providing a range of private debt…

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Ekantik Holdings Company

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Small business acquisition: Food & Beverage Industry. Graduated from The University of Georgia with a BBA in Real Estate with an emphasis in Finance at the age of 19. Own and manage portfolio of food and beverage businesses among the southeast.

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Copperpoint

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We are acquiring hvac, plumbing and electrical contractors serving the residential space. We have acquired seven locations to date across the country and are seeking additional locations to acquire in this space.

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REIFF-Gruppe

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The REIFF Group is a pan European family-owned business founded in 1910 and meanwhile managed in 4th generation. Facts and figures: Annual revenue approx. 180mUSD in 2023 615 employees Core business: Industrial distributor Seeking to acquire and develop SME businesses in North America. As a family-owned business we stand for integrity, social responsibility and long-term strategic thinking.

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Diftar

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Byron Edwards is the Principal of Diftar LLC. He began his career at The Boston Consulting Group, advising Fortune 500 companies in finance and aerospace on operations and product development, and later worked for the CFO of WeWork on $5 billion in financings and global pricing strategy.In 2020, he co-founded Spark, a venture-backed Medicare brokerage that built AI tools to help brokers serve more than 500,000 beneficiaries. That experience shaped his approach to using data and software to improve complex, relationship-driven industries.Byron grew up around his family’s adhesive business,…

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Point Zero Capital

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Point Zero invests in small to medium-sized companies seeking an ownership transition and provides growth capital to promising businesses. To date Point Zero has invested across a variety of industries including healthcare, consumer retail, fintech and proptech.

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Elmore Companies

13 Total Closed Deals

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Now in its third generation, Elmore Companies was built on the ability to recognize and pursue business opportunity. Dating back to the late 70’s, Dave Elmore started by purchasing travel companies that were headed toward bankruptcy, taking them over and building them up. This repetition became muscle memory as he began to understand an industry and acquire several more businesses within that space, starting the legacy of Elmore Companies.As Dave’s conglomerate of businesses continued to grow, his son, DG Elmore took over Gant Travel at a critical juncture in the company’s history.…

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Aug 2021 Acquired Coach Marketing
Jan 2017 Acquired Turner Mining Group
Sep 2016 Acquired Bellwether Forest Products
Jan 2015 Acquired Legacy Fire Protection

LionHill Partners

12 Total Closed Deals

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LionHill Partners have been making investments in Manufacturing, Product Development, Intellectual Property, Brands, Real Estate, Entertainment, and Hospitality for over 2 decades. We look for opportunities to make transformational investments in start-ups, and helping establishing companies grow. We offer strategic advice, access to capital and facilitate connections with our expansive network of contact across many industries. We invest in passionate people that have the potential to do great things.

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Aug 2023 Acquired Headspace
Aug 2023 Acquired New York Yankess
Aug 2023 Acquired Scotch & Soda Amsterdam Couture
Aug 2023 Acquired TAO Asian-Bistro Nightclub Beach Las vegas

The Arnold Companies

7 Total Closed Deals

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The Arnold Companies (TAC), is a Dallas, TX-based family investment management and services firm. Established in 1964 in Texarkana, Texas as a wholesale refinedpetroleum products distributor it has grown to lead in many different industries includingreal estate, retail, banking, aviation, technology and many varied sectors. TAC focusesinvestments on high-value companies that support their employees and communitieswhile maintaining the values of integrity, leadership, efficiency and a passion for greatservice. The almost 60-year legacy and traditions set the standards to allow innovationand…

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May 2021 Acquired Gemini Air Group
Oct 2020 Acquired Prior Aviation Services, Inc.
Nov 2019 Acquired IPC USA, Inc.
Aug 2018 Acquired Desert Fuels

Chief Investments LLC

4 Total Closed Deals

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Chief Investments is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We are a team of seasoned investors who plan to work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

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Dec 2014 Invested in PerfX Wireline Services
Dec 2011 Invested in Greenlight Energy Services
Jan 2010 Invested in Black Hawk Energy Services
Jan 2008 Acquired Hi-Country Auto Group

Schu Capital

3 Total Closed Deals

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Schu Capital is an investment firm focused on acquiring and growing a single exceptional family- or founder-led business. Backed by a pool of committed capital, the firm draws on deep private equity and operational experience to invest in people, culture, and long-term growth rather than short-term returns. Schu Capital offers founders a thoughtful transition and a trusted partner to carry their business forward for the next phase of growth.

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Aug 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
Nov 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
Feb 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

Elm Fork Partners

2 Total Closed Deals

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Elm Fork Partners stems from a history of entrepreneurship, corporate value creation, and successful outcomes for all parties involved. We are a Texas-based, single family office, focused on providing flexible and sustainable capital to companies, teams, and assets that are striving to create material value. We are not a private equity fund, but rather a permanent capital source focused on providing capital to high quality companies or assets that exhibit the following characteristics: High returns on invested capital (ROIC) and free cash flow generationSignificant barriers to entry and…

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Jul 2018 Invested in Indigenous Rights
Jan 2003 Invested in Pumpco Energy Services.

BLY Returns

1 Total Closed Deal

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Silicon Valley based family office made up of experienced professionals seeking investment opportunities that will generate current double digit cash on cash returns. Prefer non real estate opportunities but will consider right real estate situation.

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Sep 2019 Invested in Dollar General

Joseph Libatique & Co.

1 Total Closed Deal

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We are committed to creating value with our partners through our unconventional approach, multi-industry scope, and counter-intuitive strategy.

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Oct 2014 Invested in A Bioethanol Company

Firms in the Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Family Offices directory are ordered based on recent deal activity on Axial. The default order reflects observed market signals rather than a subjective ranking of firm quality.

Each profile provides information about the firm’s areas of focus, transaction criteria, and relevant activity on Axial’s M&A platform. Together, these details provide a clearer view of where a firm is active and the types of companies and opportunities most relevant for it.

Based on activity on Axial’s M&A platform, the core revenue range for Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Family Offices is $5M-$22M, with a core EBITDA range of $1M-$4M. Company size can be an important indicator of fit, as firms often concentrate their experience, resources, and transaction activity within particular segments of the market.

Relevant Energy & Utilities experience can be an important consideration when evaluating a firm. Familiarity with the sector can provide a stronger understanding of its business models, market dynamics, valuation considerations, and transaction environment. The 89 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Energy & Utilities.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Family Offices directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Energy & Utilities, rather than an exclusive sector focus. Individual profiles provide additional context on each firm’s areas of focus and activity within the sector.

When comparing Family Offices with experience in Energy & Utilities, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 89 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

Axial can help you identify and connect with firms based on your objectives and what you are looking to accomplish. The process varies depending on your role and transaction needs. If you are interested in connecting with firms in the Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Family Offices directory, you can request information here.

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