Energy & Minerals Group

Investor type

PE

Founded

2006

AUM

$12 000 M

Location

Houston, Texas, United States

Investment Ticket

$100+ m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Australia and others
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

The Energy & Minerals Group (EMG) is a private equity firm based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2006. The firm specializes in investments in the natural resources sector, focusing on energy production, infrastructure, and decarbonization. EMG's team consists of 15 professionals, including 7 partners, who leverage their expertise to create value and mitigate risks in their investments.

EMG targets equity investments ranging from $150 million to $1 billion in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, mining, and minerals, primarily in North America and Australia. The firm manages approximately $12 billion in assets and has returned around $14 billion to its Limited Partners. EMG's investment strategy includes both direct investments and co-investments with other funds.

Notable portfolio companies include Ascent Resources - energy exploration, Cornish Lithium - other metals and minerals, Mineracao Serra Verde - other metals and minerals, TerraVolta Resources - energy exploration, and MPLX - midstream energy infrastructure. These investments highlight EMG's focus on high-quality geology and resources integral to energy production and decarbonization.

Industry

Metals and Mining Infrastructure Energy CleanTech Oil and Gas

Energy & Minerals Group Funds

Name Type
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Industry
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Region
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Energy & Minerals Group (EMG) Fund
Private Equity (PE)
Oil and Gas
Energy
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
$5-10 m
$12000 M
December 2006
Ascent Resources Continuation Vehicle
Infrastructure
Energy
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
$100+ m
September 2026

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Managing Director
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FAQs about Energy & Minerals Group

Energy & Minerals Group is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $100+ m.
Energy & Minerals Group is located in Houston, Texas, United States.
Energy & Minerals Group was founded in 2006.
Energy & Minerals Group invests in companies and startups in Metals and Mining, Infrastructure, Energy, CleanTech, Oil and Gas.
Energy & Minerals Group invests in companies and startups in North America, Australia and others.
Energy & Minerals Group invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Energy & Minerals Group usually invests $100+ m on average.
Energy & Minerals Group has around $12 000m assets under management.
Energy & Minerals Group last fund was created/launched in 2006-12-05
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