EIV Capital

Investor type

PE

Founded

2009

AUM

$2 600 M

Location

Houston, Texas, United States

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

EIV Capital is a private equity firm based in Houston, specializing in investments across the North American energy value chain. Founded in 2009, EIV Capital combines operational and engineering expertise with financial oversight to invest in businesses that grow infrastructure assets or acquire non-operated oil and gas interests. The firm is managed by an experienced team with a strong background in leading and investing in successful energy companies. What differentiates EIV is their approach to support businesses that thrive in dynamic markets and their niche-focused investment strategy.

The firm focuses its investments in the energy infrastructure, upstream oil and gas, and the wider energy value chain sectors. It primarily participates in Series A through late-stage rounds, with a preference for checks in the $50-100 million range given its substantial assets under management totaling $2.6 billion. EIV Capital is known for being an impactful partner to companies aiming for stable, profitable enterprises that attract a broad buyer universe.

Notable investments by EIV Capital include Atlas Pressure Control, AMP Americas II, Fullstream Energy, CAM Integrated Solutions, GPC Infrastructure, Bayou Midstream II, Intensity Infrastructure Partners, Penrose Midstream Partners, EIV Resources, Vivid Energy, and Canes Midstream. Each of these companies contributes to the firm's strong portfolio of 36 active investments, with a proven track record of 22 realized investments.

Industry

Financial Services Fintech Oil and Gas Real Estate Energy Infrastructure CleanTech Transportation SaaS Software

EIV Capital Funds

Name Type
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Industry
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Region
Size AUM Launch date
EIV Capital Fund II
Private Equity (PE)
Oil and Gas
Infrastructure
Energy
CleanTech
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
$5-10 m
$267 M
February 2015
EIV Capital Fund III
Private Equity (PE)
Oil and Gas
Infrastructure
Energy
CleanTech
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
$5-10 m
$450 M
July 2017
EIV Capital Fund IV, LP
Private Equity (PE)
Fintech
Transportation
Infrastructure
Energy
CleanTech
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
$5-10 m
$702 M
February 2022
EIV Capital Fund 2019
Venture Capital (VC)
Financial Services
Fintech
SaaS
Software
Transportation
Energy
Pre-seed
Seed
North America
$5-10 m
$681 M
December 2019

Contacts

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Title
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Patti Melcher Managing Partner
Managing Partner
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David Finan Managing Partner
Managing Partner
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FAQs about EIV Capital

EIV Capital is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $50-100 m.
EIV Capital is located in Houston, Texas, United States.
EIV Capital was founded in 2009.
EIV Capital invests in companies and startups in Financial Services, Fintech, Oil and Gas, Real Estate, Energy, Infrastructure, CleanTech, Transportation, SaaS, Software.
EIV Capital invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
EIV Capital invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Late Stage (Series C+).
EIV Capital usually invests $50-100 m on average.
EIV Capital has around $2 600m assets under management.
EIV Capital last fund was created/launched in 2022-02-09
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