White Deer Energy

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Investor type

Founded

2008

AUM

$3 000 M

Location

Houston, Texas, United States

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America

ESG Focus

Impact investor

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

White Deer Energy is a private equity firm based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2008. The firm is led by a team of experienced professionals with backgrounds in traditional energy sectors and emerging clean energy fields. White Deer Energy focuses on enabling a sustainable energy transition by investing in companies that provide products and services to both traditional and new energy sectors.

The firm primarily invests in the energy sector, including oil and gas, clean energy, and related industries. White Deer Energy targets investments ranging from $50 million to $150 million, focusing on companies in North America. The firm has raised over $2.7 billion across its funds, including White Deer Energy I and II, with the latter being a $1.39 billion fund launched in 2013.

Notable investments by White Deer Energy include LongPath Technologies - methane monitoring, Crescent Energy - energy production, and CUST-O-FAB - industrial services. The firm aims to grow its portfolio companies into high-value entities with unique market positions.

Industry

Manufacturing Industrial CleanTech Energy Infrastructure Oil and Gas

White Deer Energy Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
White Deer Energy I	Private Equity (PE)	Oil and Gas Infrastructure Energy	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$1000 M	November 2008
White Deer Energy II	Private Equity (PE)	Infrastructure Energy	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$1300 M	December 2013

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Ben Guill FOUNDING PARTNER

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Jim Meneely Managing Partner

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FAQs about White Deer Energy

Is White Deer Energy a venture capital or private equity firm?

White Deer Energy is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $50-100 m.

Where is White Deer Energy located?

White Deer Energy is located in Houston, Texas, United States.

When was White Deer Energy founded?

White Deer Energy was founded in 2008.

What sectors and industries does White Deer Energy invest in?

White Deer Energy invests in companies and startups in Manufacturing, Industrial, CleanTech, Energy, Infrastructure, Oil and Gas.

What is White Deer Energy geographical focus of investments?

White Deer Energy invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does White Deer Energy typically invest in?

White Deer Energy invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of White Deer Energy investment?

White Deer Energy usually invests $50-100 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for White Deer Energy?

White Deer Energy has around $3 000m assets under management.

When was White Deer Energy last fund created?

White Deer Energy last fund was created/launched in 2013-12-10

Is White Deer Energy impact investor?

Yes, White Deer Energy is impact investor.

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