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First Reserve

Venture Capital

First Reserve is a leading global private equity investment firm exclusively focused on energy.

Founded 1983 United States Stamford, United States 50-200 employees Energy

12

Total Investments

11

Portfolio Companies

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Exits

1

Industries

General Information

Industries Energy

Company Overview

Founded 1983
Employees 50-200
Location United States Stamford, United States

Investment Criteria

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About First Reserve

First Reserve is a leading global private equity investment firm exclusively focused on energy. With nearly 35 years of industry insight, investment expertise and operational excellence, the Firm has cultivated an enduring network of global relationships and raised approximately USD $31 billion of aggregate capital since inception. First Reserve has completed over 600 transactions (including platform investments and add-on acquisitions), creating several notable energy companies throughout the Firm's history. Its portfolio companies operate on six continents, spanning the energy spectrum from upstream oil and gas to midstream and downstream, including resources, equipment and services, and associated infrastructure.

Recent Investments (12)

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Company Stage Amount Date
Growth Equity Non Vc •••••• Dec 2025
Private Equity Round •••••• May 2023
Post-IPO Equity •••••• Sep 2022
Early VC •••••• Feb 2022
Private Equity Round •••••• May 2017
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Venture Round •••••• Dec 2016
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Post-IPO Equity •••••• Jan 2016
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Private Equity Round •••••• Dec 2014
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Venture Round •••••• Sep 2013
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Private Equity Round •••••• Sep 2011

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