Growing innovators into high-impact performers
GEC provides growth capital to innovative energy technology, software and service companies aligned with the goal of optimizing the energy supply chain. The world needs more energy and our companies provide it. We concentrate on those businesses striving to enhance efficiencies and craft durable solutions to the growing global demand for energy.
We invest in founder-led companies with products and services generally supported by proprietary patented technology. We actively work alongside our management teams to foster innovation and grow companies into new geographic markets.
At GEC, we make $10-100 million investments in entrepreneur-led lower middle-market companies, based primarily in North America with global market expansion potential.
OUR INVESTMENT CRITERIA
ACCELERATING GROWTH
We partner with high performing companies generating attractive margins seeking to accelerate growth and expand market reach. We favor companies with strong competitive advantage gained through innovative, patented processes and technology.
To drive growth, we augment management teams, guiding strategic and tactical action plans while leveraging our network to enhance opportunities.
LONG-TERM FLEXIBLE CAPITAL
GEC invests to build long-term value primarily through control investments of:
- Growth capital as equity and/or convertible debt
- Investment between $10 to $100 million
- Disciplined value-oriented entry
- Minimal use of leverage
- Milestone-linked follow-on investment
- Significant management rollover
OUR INVESTMENTS
GEC provides growth capital to innovative energy technology companies.
We invest in founder-led companies with products and services generally supported by proprietary patented technology. We actively work alongside our management teams to foster innovation and grow companies into new geographic markets.
FLOWCO
Leading provider of production optimization, artificial lift and methane abatement solutions for the oil and natural gas industry.
CUMULUS
SaaS provider of safety and quality assurance solutions. Digitalizes bolted joint management for highly complex assets, such as data centers, wind turbines, solar farms and refineries.
STAGE COMPLETIONS
Step-change developer of patented multi-stage completions systems which drive increased production volume and cost savings for unconventional well completions.
FREEDOM SOLAR
The largest residential and commercial solar installer in Texas, with operations nationwide. Leading service platform combining design, installation, planning, certification, and execution.
FLIC FINANCIAL
Flic Financial partners with lenders to help homeowners access the right solar loan for their situation.
SOLARKAL
An innovative business-to-business solar marketplace driving cost savings and efficiencies for commercial and industrial customers.
REBOUND
SaaS provider of supply chain and inventory management solutions. The company’s patented SmartBox and integrated software platform generate unmatched inventory traceability and ERP integration.
OLA
Consulting business providing unbiased chemical testing for production optimization.
LOCUS
Provides patented, green biosurfactant alternatives to traditional chemicals used in the energy, agriculture, mining and consumer industries.
ESTIS
Market leader in High Pressure Gas Lift, which replaces costly and failure prone Electric Submersible Pumps as the initial artificial lift method used in a well.
GustoMSC
Global leader in offshore equipment engineering, including wind farm installation and maintenance. The company was sold to National Oilwell Varco (NYSE:NOV).
RINGERS
Leading provider of high-specification gloves demonstrated to cost-effectively mitigate hand injuries. The company was sold to Ansell (ASX:ANN).
PREMIUM
Designed, engineered and distributed patented products for drilling rig equipment. The company was sold to Quantum Energy Partners.
VORTEX
Manufactured patented mixing, blending and separating equipment that combine bulk materials and fluids. The company was sold to Alfa Laval Group. (Stockholm: ALFA)
FLOWCO
Leading provider of production optimization, artificial lift and methane abatement solutions for the oil and natural gas industry.
GustoMSC
Global leader in offshore equipment engineering, including wind farm installation and maintenance. The company was sold to National Oilwell Varco (NYSE:NOV).
RINGERS
Leading provider of high-specification gloves demonstrated to cost-effectively mitigate hand injuries. The company was sold to Ansell (ASX:ANN).
CUMULUS
SaaS provider of safety and quality assurance solutions. Digitalizes bolted joint management for highly complex assets, such as data centers, wind turbines, solar farms and refineries.
PREMIUM
Designed, engineered and distributed patented products for drilling rig equipment. The company was sold to Quantum Energy Partners.
STAGE COMPLETIONS
Step-change developer of patented multi-stage completions systems which drive increased production volume and cost savings for unconventional well completions.
FREEDOM SOLAR
The largest residential and commercial solar installer in Texas, with operations nationwide. Leading service platform combining design, installation, planning, certification, and execution.
FLIC FINANCIAL
Flic Financial partners with lenders to help homeowners access the right solar loan for their situation.
SOLARKAL
An innovative business-to-business solar marketplace driving cost savings and efficiencies for commercial and industrial customers.
REBOUND
SaaS provider of supply chain and inventory management solutions. The company’s patented SmartBox and integrated software platform generate unmatched inventory traceability and ERP integration.
OLA
Consulting business providing unbiased chemical testing for production optimization.
VORTEX
Manufactured patented mixing, blending and separating equipment that combine bulk materials and fluids. The company was sold to Alfa Laval Group. (Stockholm: ALFA)
