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Explore 116 Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Private Equity Funds that source acquisition and investment opportunities on Axial’s M&A platform.

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Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Private Equity Funds

116

Active Firms

9,287

TTM Deal Inquiries

$4M-$21M

Core Revenue Range

$1M-$4M

Core EBITDA Range


Florida 14%
California 11%
Texas 10%
New York 7%
New Jersey 4%

Focus: Control Investments | Capital Source: Committed Capital | Operating Approach: Scale & Exit

Showing 41-60 of 116 Private Equity Funds

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Princeton Equity Group, LLC

10 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Princeton Equity Group is a highly experienced franchise and multi-unit investor that has sponsored investments in growth-oriented brands in the consumer, healthcare, and business services industries. Our focus on franchise and multi-unit business models allows us to speak the same language as the management teams with which we partner and add significant value.

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  • Aug 2023 Acquired Stellar Service Brands
  • Aug 2023 Invested in 1-800-Textiles
  • Aug 2023 Invested in Bio-One
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Card My Yard

River Sea Network

9 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
River Sea Network is an acquirer with committed capital to purchase contractor services businesses across the country.We have flexible capital, allowing us to both work with owners who want to continue to operate their business after a transaction in addition to owners who want to transition away from their business or retire. Following a transaction, we provide capital investment, strategic resources and human capital to help companies achieve their full potential. We are team players who believe that a culture of collaboration, shared ownership and aligned incentives create long-term…

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  • Jan 2025 Acquired Home Pro Roofing
  • Oct 2024 Acquired Trinity Exteriors
  • Sep 2024 Acquired Perfect Exteriors of Minnesota
  • Feb 2024 Acquired Fargo Roofing & Siding

West Lane Capital Partners

9 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
West Lane Capital Partners is a private investment firm that partners with entrepreneurs and management teams to invest in lower middle-market companies. In addition to providing capital, we are actively engaged partners across the strategy, operations and finance functions within our portfolio businesses.We focus on control investments in the logistics, consumer, food & beverage, broader manufacturing and the financial and business services sectors and our experience allows us to invest in both successful growing businesses as well as more difficult and complex situations. We also know that…

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  • Aug 2023 Acquired Blue Cross
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Epicurean Catering
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Cutler Group
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Stansberry Asset Management

Jamestown Capital

9 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Jamestown Capital is an Austin, Texas-based private equity firm investing in lower middle market businesses in non-discretionary sectors. The firm was co-founded by managing partners Henry Carter and Nate Harner (both ex-IMC traders) in 2024 around the premise that the highest LLM returns come from operational efficiencies, not financial engineering. Combining patient capital with hands-on operational and technology expertise, Jamestown targets companies with the opportunity to meaningfully scale growth capacity and improve margins with technical systems upgrades, combining patient capital…

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  • May 2026 Invested in Titan Water Solutions
  • Mar 2026 Invested in Nexplore
  • Dec 2025 Invested in Guardian Hurricane Protection
  • May 2025 Invested in DC Live Productions

Station Partners

8 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Station Partners is an entrepreneurial private equity firm that makes control investments in support of management teams operating established lower-middle market businesses with outsized potential.Taking a long-term, value-based, people-first investment approach, the principals of Station invest their own capital, alongside a select group of industry pioneers, executive partners, and investment advisors, all of whom are passionate about building great enterprises. At Station, we understand that a company’s people and culture are the key to success, and we seek to work with entrepreneurs…

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  • Aug 2023 Invested in Granite Hills Group
  • Aug 2023 Invested in Ark Technology Companies
  • Aug 2023 Invested in COR Health
  • Feb 2022 Invested in River Riders

Tulcan

8 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
With a focus on the businesses that make America strong, and a mission of empowering the people behind them, Tulcan is a family operated investment partnership providing equity in middle-market industrial companies.For nearly 30 years, we’ve been delivering value to some of the country’s oldest businesses by prioritizing stable growth, while dreaming big.We seek long-term partnerships with business owners who share our values of patriotism, family, and positive energy.   Visit us at tulcan.com to learn more.

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  • Jan 2023 Invested in Aaron Concrete of Texas
  • Oct 2021 Invested in AGADCO of Texas
  • Apr 2012 Acquired National Signs
  • Mar 2011 Acquired Texas Bolt & Nut

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Roebling Capital Partners

7 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
We complete controlling equity investments in lower-middle market companies that want to sell or begin a transition, have strong growth prospects, and can benefit from our expertise and extensive network.

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  • Mar 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Feb 2025 Acquired Spray EZ Equipment & Coatings
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Longstreth Sporting Goods
  • Feb 2022 Acquired The Porch Swing Company

Tecum Capital Partners

6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Tecum Equity is an operationally oriented growth investment firm focused on supporting family and founder owned businesses within the precision manufacturing, high value-added distribution, and nondiscretionary B2B service sectors. We target industrial end markets where we can leverage our past operational and investment experience. We seek to support first time ownership transitions where our resources and experiences can augment the existing team’s culture and capabilities. Since 2006, our team has invested over $1B of growth capital and served as leaders and advisors to over 100…

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  • Aug 2025 Acquired A&D Manufacturing Company
  • Jun 2025 Acquired Industrial Supply Company
  • Aug 2024 Acquired Kadon Precision Machining
  • Oct 2023 Acquired Basement Waterproofing Company

NCA Partners

6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
NCA Partners is a leading Pacific Northwest based Private Equity Firm with over 20 years of experience in successfully partnering with entrepreneurs, business owners and management teams. Since 1992, NCA has consistently built value by making investments in leveraged buyouts, consolidations, turnarounds, recapitalizations and growth financings of smaller middle market companies, defined as companies with enterprise values ranging from $25 million to $250 million. Since its founding, NCA has invested over $200 million of equity capital. NCA has built a strong regional franchise based on an…

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  • Jul 2019 Invested in Doolittle
  • Aug 2017 Acquired Apply A Line
  • Aug 2014 Acquired Central Water
  • Apr 2014 Acquired PTW Energy Services

Crux Capital

6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Crux Capital is the ideal partner for owners seeking liquidity, generational transition, capital for growth or recapitalization. The firm is committed to preserving the legacy of the companies we invest in, recognizing that people and culture are the key determinants of long-term success. In addition to providing capital, we leverage the expertise of our team and limited partner investors to support management teams in reaching their growth objectives. While we do not participate in the day-to-day management of our companies, we do serve as active advisers and provide additional…

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  • Apr 2025 Acquired Pool Works
  • Dec 2023 Acquired Uncommon Brands
  • Jan 2023 Invested in HTeaO
  • Mar 2022 Acquired Woody's Brands

Milton Street Capital

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Milton Street seeks to consistently generate market-leading returns by transforming lower middle market industrial companies into sustainably great businesses through active engagement in strategy, human capital, and commercial and operational improvements.Prior to forming Milton Street in 2016, our founding team worked together for over a decade at a large and highly successful institutional private equity fund manager. One challenge that we believe the traditional private equity model faces is the pressure to invest in larger and larger companies, companies where there are fewer…

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  • Aug 2023 Acquired American Trailer Rental Group, LLC
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Kreg LLC
  • Aug 2023 Acquired ZXP Technologies, LLC
  • Sep 2022 Invested in ProVeyance Group

Sagemoore Capital

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Sagemoore is a private equity firm focused on making investments in the lower middle-market. We utilize an evergreen fund structure with committed capital from family office investors resulting in a patient capital base.This structure offers a flexible investment horizon designed to maximize stakeholder alignment by focusing on true long-term value creation. Sagemoore’s investment principals each have more than 15 years of professional investing and healthcare operating experience.We seek to cultivate deep partnerships with entrepreneurs and experienced operating teams for the benefit of…

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  • Aug 2024 Advised Sagemoore Capital on an investment from Confidential Company
  • Jan 2017 Acquired Carie Health
  • Mar 2014 Invested in ServRX
  • Apr 2011 Acquired Restore Health

Mosaic Capital Partners

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Mosaic combines the best attributes of Private Equity and Employee Ownership to provide Business Owners, Management Teams and Employees with a differentiated change of control option. Mosaic provides an attractive cash purchase price, strategic value, a true corporate governance partner and a life-changing wealth creation opportunity for every target company employee.Across two flagship funds, Mosaic has created or supported over 3,000 employee owners through 17 platform investments, spanning a range of industries including manufacturing, business services, and consumer products and services.…

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  • May 2025 Acquired Ickler Electric Corporation
  • Jul 2019 Acquired Boston Retail Solutions
  • May 2019 Acquired Best Friends Pet Hotel
  • Apr 2019 Acquired Custom Profile

Sleeping Giant Capital

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Sleeping Giant Capital is pioneering a place-based alternative to private equity – a model designed to preserve and grow the next generation of businesses in American communities. Focused on the generational transition of closely held businesses, the firm utilizes permanent capital, prepared leaders, and place-based ownership to deliver market-rate financial returns while strengthening regional economies.

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  • Mar 2026 Acquired Process Engineering & Equipment
  • Mar 2025 Acquired Replite Pondera
  • Mar 2024 Acquired Portland Products, LLC
  • Apr 2023 Acquired SignComp

Mollitiam Holdings

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Mollitiam Holdings, LLC is a Florida-based private equity group specializing in investments within the lower to middle market industrial services sector. The firm is dedicated to identifying and capitalizing on opportunities in infrastructure, logistics, waste management, and other industrial services. With a strategic focus on these sectors, Mollitiam Holdings aims to leverage its expertise to drive growth and value in its portfolio companies. The company is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

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  • Dec 2025 Acquired Farren International Total Logistics Solutions
  • Dec 2025 Acquired Extreme Crane
  • Dec 2024 Acquired US Service Group, LLC
  • Aug 2021 Acquired Transcope Truck

Frontline Healthcare LLC

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Frontline Healthcare Partners is a dedicated private equity fund investing in lower middle market healthcare companies. Our strategy is focused on the shift in the provision of care form the hospital system to outpatient, retail, and home-based setting. We invest in both provider-based organizations and value-added vendors.

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  • Dec 2022 Acquired Porch Light Health
  • Apr 2022 Acquired LivWell Infusions LLC
  • Apr 2022 Acquired JoyBridge Kids
  • Mar 2022 Acquired Bay Area Clinical Associates P.C.

Exaltare Capital Partners

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
About ExaltareExaltare Capital Partners, based in Boston, MA, is a private equity firm that invests in owner-managed, family-controlled businesses and corporate divestitures via management buyout. We look for businesses with EBITDA of greater than $3 million that appreciate a value-added partner helping contribute to its future growth and success.The word Exaltare means "to elevate" in Latin and it informs our investment approach in at least two ways: We look for investments in superior businesses operated with strong management teams. Superior businesses did not become niche-leaders by…

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  • Aug 2023 Invested in Urban Air Adventure Park
  • May 2023 Acquired Uni K Wax
  • Mar 2023 Acquired The Good Feet Store
  • Jan 2013 Acquired Planet Fitness

Novadvice

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Novadvice is an independent alternative investment boutique focused on enhancing client wealth while generating a positive social impact through exclusive, innovative, and responsible investments. With over 20 years of experience, the firm collaborates with asset managers, fund service providers, real estate experts, and entrepreneurs to select a wide range of investment opportunities. Novadvice is committed to tailoring its products to meet clients' best interests and manages all aspects of the investment process. The company has successfully set up investment vehicles, including acquiring…

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  • May 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Jan 2025 Acquired Confidential Company

Gemspring Capital

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
With $350 million of committed capital under management, Gemspring Capital is a private equity firm specializing in lower middle market companies. We provide flexible capital and partner with talented management teams to propel companies to grow and achieve their full potential. At Gemspring, we take a hands-on approach to investing and commit operating and strategic resources to help drive revenue growth and operating efficiencies at each of our portfolio companies. We take smart risks with capital investment and often pursue transformational add-on acquisitions. The goal for each…

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  • Jun 2017 Acquired Therma
  • Dec 2016 Acquired United Group Programs

STAPLE Investments

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals
Staple Investments is a private equity firm dedicated to long-term investments and fostering business growth through a values-driven approach. The firm is committed to preserving and expanding high-quality businesses, with a strategic focus on stable returns and shareholder value growth. Staple Investments operates primarily in the healthcare, consumer, industrial, and services sectors, employing disciplined private equity strategies to achieve its goals. With a team of approximately 50 experienced professionals, the firm emphasizes operational excellence and rigorous strategy to support its…

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  • Jan 2026 Acquired Corporate Travel Services

Frequently Asked Questions

How are Private Equity Funds in this directory ordered?

Firms in the Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Private Equity Funds 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.

What information is included in each Private Equity Fund profile?

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.

What company sizes are most common for Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Private Equity Funds?

Based on activity on Axial’s M&A platform, the core revenue range for Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Private Equity Funds is $4M-$21M, 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.

How important is Energy & Utilities experience when evaluating Private Equity Funds?

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 116 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Energy & Utilities.

Do all Private Equity Funds in this directory focus exclusively on Energy & Utilities?

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Private Equity Funds 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.

How do I compare Private Equity Funds with experience in Energy & Utilities?

When comparing Private Equity Funds with experience in Energy & Utilities, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 116 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

How do I connect with Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Private Equity Funds?

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 Private Equity Funds directory, you can request information here.


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