Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Houston, USA
Countries of investment
- USA
- UK
- Canada
Investment stages
- Series C
- Growth
- Private Equity
Industries
- Chemicals
- Materials
- Energy Efficiency
- Green Fuels
- Manufacturing
- Food & Agriculture
About
Ara Partners is a Houston-based private equity firm dedicated to the global energy transition. They manage over $6 billion in assets and take a control-oriented approach to their investments. The firm is distinguished by its deep technical expertise in industrial processes and its focus on measurable ESG outcomes across North America and Europe.
Ara Partners is a Houston-based private equity firm dedicated to the global energy transition. They manage over $6 billion in assets and take a control-oriented approach to their investments. The firm is distinguished by its deep technical expertise in industrial processes and its focus on measurable ESG outcomes across North America and Europe.
Investment Thesis
Ara Partners specializes in industrial decarbonization, investing in companies that offer technological solutions to reduce carbon emissions in the "hard-to-abate" industrial economy. Their thesis is to acquire and scale Growth and Private Equity stage businesses that can achieve cost-parity with traditional incumbents in chemicals, materials, and energy sectors.
Manager's Experience
Ara Partners boasts a team of industrial veterans and private equity specialists with over 100 years of combined experience. The leadership includes technical experts in chemical engineering and manufacturing, alongside finance professionals who have managed billions in capital across multiple economic cycles focused on the global energy transition.
Team
Charles Cherington - Managing Partner
Troy Thacker - Managing Partner
Portfolio
Anesco
BioVeritas
Blue Whale Materials
CycleØ
Fluitron
Path
Aloxe
Microtec