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First Reserve
AddedFeb 13, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
First Reserve

First Reserve

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First Reserve Management: A global private equity firm specializing in energy sectors.

Location
Stamford, CT, US
Founded
1984
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First Reserve is a global private equity firm specializing in energy, utility, and industrial end markets. With decades of experience, the firm has raised billions in capital and completed numerous transactions. First Reserve pursues complementary investment strategies through primary and opportunistic vehicles in Private Equity and Real Assets.

Notable portfolio companies include Afglobal, Cidra Corporate Services, Plains GP Holdings, and Quanta Services. The firm has offices in Houston and Stamford, leveraging a team of experienced investment professionals. First Reserve's investment approach spans various stages, including post-IPO equity, private equity, and other undisclosed rounds, demonstrating flexibility in supporting companies at different growth phases.

First Reserve - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments6
Current Portfolio Count5
Total Portfolio Exits0

Top Investment Stages

Post Ipo Equity3 (50.0%)
Series Unknown2 (33.3%)
Private Equity1 (16.7%)

Stage Mix

Post Ipo Equity 50%Series Unknown 33%Private Equity 17%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

Recent Investments

Afglobal logo

Afglobal

Plains GP Holdings logo

Plains GP Holdings

Ascent Resources logo

Ascent Resources

Quanta Services logo

Quanta Services

Cidra Corporate Services logo

Cidra Corporate Services

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First Reserve - Classification

Also Known As
  • First Reserve Corporation, L.L.C.
NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 6790Miscellaneous Investing
  • 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
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NAICS
  • 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
  • 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
  • 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 6720Investment Offices
  • 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end