First Reserve
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Investor type
PE
Founded
1983
AUM
$34 000 M
Location
Stamford, Connecticut, United States
$10-50 m
Investment Ticket
3-5 years
Investment Horizon
Series B,
Late Stage (Series C+)
Investment Stage
Strategic acquisition,
Trade Sales,
Mergers and Acquisitions,
Sale to PE investor
Exit Strategy
Investor profile last updated: 27 July, 2026
Profile
Founded in 1983, First Reserve is a leading global private equity firm investing across energy, utility, and industrial markets. Throughout our history, we have raised over $34 billion of aggregate capital investment and have developed operational expertise built from over 750 transactions, including platform investments and add-on acquisitions, on six continents. First Reserve has built an enduring network of global relationships in our target markets, which we believe is an important advantage in proprietary sourcing, evaluating opportunities and growing the value of our investments.
Industry
Region of investment
First Reserve Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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First Reserve Refuel Fund
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Private Equity (PE)
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Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Real Estate
Telecommunications
Energy
|
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
|
North America
|
$5-10 m
|
$511 M
|
January 2022
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FAQs about First Reserve
Where is First Reserve located?
First Reserve is located in Stamford, Connecticut, United States.
When was First Reserve founded?
First Reserve was founded in 1983.
What sectors and industries does First Reserve invest in?
First Reserve invests in companies and startups in Energy, Transportation, Telecommunications, Real Estate, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Fintech, Financial Services.
What is First Reserve geographical focus of investments?
First Reserve invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
At what stages of companies and startups does First Reserve typically invest in?
First Reserve invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
What is the usual amount of First Reserve investment?
First Reserve usually invests $10-50 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for First Reserve?
First Reserve has around $34 000m assets under management.
When was First Reserve last fund created?
First Reserve last fund was created/launched in 2022-01-12