Pine Brook is an investment firm that makes "business building" and other equity investments, primarily in energy and financial services businesses. Pine Brook invests principally in North America and the U. K. Pine Brook manages more than $6.0 billion of limited partner commitments Pine Brook's through funds and co-investments. The Pine Brook team of investment professionals collectively has over 300 years of experience financing the growth of businesses with equity, working alongside talented entrepreneurs and experienced management teams to build businesses of scale without relying on acquisition leverage. The firm was founded in 2006, is headquartered in New York and has an office in Houston. For more information about Pine Brook, please visit the company's web site at www.pinebrookpartners.com.