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Quantum Energy Partners

North America, Texas, United States, Houston

Description

Quantum Energy Partners is a prominent private equity firm specializing in providing capital to the responsibly sourced energy and energy transition & decarbonization sectors. Established in 1998 and based in Houston, Texas, the firm has built a robust reputation over more than two decades for its deep industry expertise and strategic investment approach. Quantum focuses on partnering with experienced management teams to build and grow companies across various segments of the energy value chain, including upstream, midstream, oilfield services, and increasingly, innovative solutions for energy transition.

The firm's investment strategy is characterized by its significant capital deployment capabilities and long-term perspective. Quantum targets substantial equity investments, with typical first checks ranging from $50 million up to $1 billion or more per transaction. This wide range allows them to support a diverse set of opportunities, from growth equity to larger control investments. Since its inception, Quantum has managed an impressive portfolio, accumulating more than $22 billion in equity commitments across ten private equity funds and two credit funds, underscoring its significant presence and influence in the energy investment landscape.

Quantum Energy Partners plays a crucial role in facilitating the evolution of the energy sector. Their focus on both traditional, responsibly sourced energy assets and the burgeoning energy transition and decarbonization space positions them at the forefront of industry transformation. By providing substantial capital and strategic guidance, Quantum enables portfolio companies to scale operations, develop new technologies, and navigate complex market dynamics, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable and efficient energy future.

Investor Profile

Quantum Energy Partners has backed more than 28 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 15 rounds, about 54% of its total and boasts 6 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Private Equity, Series B, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Energy, SaaS, Software.
  • Typical check size: $50M – $1000M.

Stage Focus

  • Private Equity (32%)
  • Series B (29%)
  • Series A (18%)
  • Series C (7%)
  • Series H (7%)
  • Series Unknown (4%)
  • Series D (4%)

Country Focus

  • United States (75%)
  • Canada (14%)
  • United Kingdom (11%)

Industry Focus

  • Energy
  • Saas
  • Software
  • Analytics
  • Carbon Capture
  • Renewable Energy
  • Oil And Gas
  • Real Time
  • Information Technology
  • Billing
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Who does Quantum Energy Partners frequently co-invest with?

Brookfield Growth
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 2
Molten Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
Global Reserve Group
North America, New York, United States, Quaker Street
Co-Investments: 7
Illuminate Financial
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
Intercontinental Exchange
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Co-Investments: 2
CPP Investments
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 3
QIMA
Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Causeway Bay
Co-Investments: 2
Energy Impact Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Founders Fund
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Hitachi Ventures
Europe, Bayern, Germany, München
Co-Investments: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Quantum Energy Partners?

BeZero Carbon

London, England, United Kingdom

The carbon ratings agency.

Information ServicesInformation Technology
Series CJan 16, 2025
Amount Raised: $32,000,000
Heirloom

Brisbane, California, United States

Heirloom is a provider of direct air capture technology to enhance the natural process of CO2 absorption from the atmosphere.

Carbon CaptureMineralMining TechnologySustainability
Series BDec 4, 2024
Amount Raised: $150,000,000
Orennia

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Orennia is a technology company focused on the renewable power sector.

AnalyticsEnergyEnvironmental ConsultingRenewable EnergySoftware
Series BJul 11, 2023
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
Risilience

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Risilience is a climate-analytics technology platform that provides climate and enterprise risk management solutions.

AnalyticsInsurTechRisk ManagementSaaSSoftware
Series BFeb 1, 2023
Amount Raised: $26,000,000
Figbytes

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Figbytes is an ESG Insight Platform helping companies automate and manage their entire sustainability programs.

Big DataRisk ManagementSaaSSustainability
Series BNov 30, 2022
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
BeZero Carbon

London, England, United Kingdom

The carbon ratings agency.

Information ServicesInformation Technology
Series BNov 14, 2022
Amount Raised: $50,000,000
Trace Midstream

Houston, Texas, United States

Trace Midstream focuses on the development of carbon capture and sequestration projects.

Carbon CaptureEnergy
Private EquitySep 27, 2022
Amount Raised: $400,000,000
Recurve

Mill Valley, California, United States

Recurve is an open-source SaaS platform with tools that help utilities leverage their smart meter data to measure energy usage.

AnalyticsEnergyEnergy EfficiencySaaSSoftware
Series BAug 30, 2022
Amount Raised: $18,000,000
Carbon Direct

New York, New York, United States

Carbon Direct is a provider of a carbon management platform that helps clients meet their climate goals.

Carbon CaptureSaaS
Series AAug 24, 2022
Amount Raised: $60,000,000
Heirloom

San Francisco, California, United States

Heirloom, a direct air capture company permanently removing CO2 from the atmosphere

Carbon Capture
Series AMar 17, 2022
Amount Raised: $53,000,000