CSL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.
CSL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. is a Seed, Series C+, buyout and other fund in the US, Europe and Asia writing $500K–$100M checks into energy-services, energy-equipment and energy-technology.
- Stages
- Seed, Series C+, buyout, other
- Sectors
- energy-services, energy-equipment, energy-technology
- Check size
- $500K–$100M
- Invests in
- US-wide, Europe, Asia
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2008
- Assets under management
- $145 million
Thesis
CSL Capital Management, L.P. is a Houston-based investment firm founded in 2008, specializing in small to mid-sized energy businesses in the United States. Operating as an SEC-registered investment adviser, they focus on energy services, equipment, and technology, employing a hands-on approach to drive organic growth and strategic thinking. Their strategy involves acting as 'Partners for Strategic Capital' for entrepreneurs and executive teams, engaging in de novo, growth, and recapitalization opportunities. CSL Ventures, their venture arm, targets early-stage and technology-focused energy services opportunities. While primarily investing in the US, they also invest across North America, Europe, and Asia. The firm has raised over $2.0 billion in capital and manages approximately $145 million in AUM. For private equity, check sizes range from $5 million to $100 million, while venture capital checks range from $500,000 to $5 million. They are flexible and can invest smaller amounts with a clear growth path, and participate in larger offerings via co-investment. Their larger transactions have had an Enterprise Value up to $900 million.
Common questions
Does CSL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. invest at the Seed stage?
Yes. CSL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. lists Seed, Series C+, buyout and other among the stages it invests in.
What check size does CSL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. write?
CSL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. writes $500K–$100M checks.
Where does CSL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. invest?
CSL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. invests in the US, Europe and Asia.