Annapolis Capital Ltd.

Profile

Annapolis Capital Ltd. is a private equity investor based in Calgary, Canada, established in 2006. The firm was founded by Peter Williams, Jody Forsyth, and Mark Poelzer, who bring extensive experience from the oil and gas industry. Annapolis Capital consists of a small team of seven professionals with varied backgrounds in business, geology, accounting, legal, and finance. Unique in its approach, the firm provides both equity and debt capital and maintains significant involvement in its portfolio companies' management and strategic decisions.

Focusing primarily on the oil and gas sector, Annapolis Capital invests in start-up and early-stage exploration and production companies in Canada. The firm prefers to make larger investments, ranging from $5 million to $50 million, with the goal of achieving multiples of return over a three to seven-year horizon. Annapolis manages various funds, including Fund VII and Fund VIII (with private strategies valued at $300 million and $78 million, respectively), and Public Opportunities Fund II, valued at $26 million. In total, the firm has raised $750 million since its inception.

Notable investments by Annapolis Capital include over forty-five private and public companies within the oil and gas industry. While details on specific portfolio companies are not disclosed, the firm has a reputation for a strong focus on private investment opportunities and maintaining a hands-on approach to investment management.