White Deer Energy
VC Fund
Houston, United States
White Deer Energy is a middle market, buy-and-build private equity fund focused on the exploration & production, oilfield service and equipment, and midstream sectors of the oil and gas industry. With $821 million in assets under management, White Deer Energy is a long-term investor of growth capital and targets equity investments of $50 to$100 million. From office locations in Houston and New York, the White Deer Energy team has the industry expertise and the capital to become an attractive partner for growing energy companies. White Deer Energy's team has a broad network of relationships in the energy and financial communities and a track record of creating value for their investors and their industry partners.
- Total investments:
- 3
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 100%
Last updated:
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Industries White Deer Energy invests in
Stages White Deer Energy invests in
Countries White Deer Energy invests in
Contacts
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Varun Babbili
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Ben A. Guill
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Erin Rathke
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Thomas Edelman
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Thomas J. Edelman
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Investment Focus
Industry
- Industrial 2 (67%)
- Oil and Gas 2 (67%)
- Manufacturing 2 (67%)
- Laser 1 (33%)
- Sales 1 (33%)
Stage
- Private Equity 2 (67%)
- Series A 1 (33%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
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Varun Babbili
Managing Director
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Managing Director | Total investments: 2 | Find email | |
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Ben A. Guill
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
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Co-Founder & Managing Partner | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Erin Rathke
Chief Financial Officer
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Chief Financial Officer | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Thomas Edelman
FOUNDING PARTNER
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FOUNDING PARTNER | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Thomas J. Edelman
Managing Partner
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Managing Partner | Total investments: 0 | Find email |
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
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LongPath Technologies
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LongPath Technologies is an oil and gas monitoring service company that provides laser-based natural gas infrastructure monitoring systems. LongPath's managed infrastructure offers unparalleled detection and coverage, delivering consistently accurate precision data customized to clients' needs. The mission is to empower operators toconfidently validate gas performance, enhancing operational credibility and promoting sustainable futures. | $22M / Series A / Dec 05, 2022 | |
Fortress Power
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Fortress Power is a Pennsylvania-based global leader in lithium battery manufacturing. They’re highly experienced, expertly trained professionals with a passion for renewable energy. Their superior client service and dedication to affordable, premium energy storage products have made them industry leaders with experience serving both privateresidences and commercial enterprises. But they don’t just sell energy storage, they sell solutions. Unlike its competitors, Fortress Power is committed to providing its clients with top-performing energy storage solutions that are easily installed, safe, and consistently reliable. They pride themselves on bringing businesses and households energy storage products they can depend on, built from only the highest quality, highest powered lithium ferrite phosphate batteries. | Private Equity / Jan 10, 2022 | |
CUST-O-FAB
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CUST-O-FAB has a history of providing comprehensive, high-quality, heat transfer equipment fabrication and on-site services to customers. | Private Equity |
Co-Investors
Buff Gold Ventures
1 deal together
LSV Advisors
1 deal together
MB Energy Partners
1 deal together
ProFrac Services
1 deal together
Williams
1 deal together
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FAQ
What does White Deer Energy invest in?
White Deer Energy invests primarily in Industrial, Oil and Gas and Manufacturing startups, most often at Private Equity and Series A stage. Most of the 3 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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The team at White Deer Energy includes Varun Babbili (Managing Director), Ben A. Guill (Co-Founder & Managing Partner) and Erin Rathke (Chief Financial Officer). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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