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Investment industrycompanies in Houston

Private equity, infrastructure funds, investment banking, venture capital, startups and more: the companies building investment industry in Houston, Texas, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

369 company profiles10 with recorded fundingNovember 2026 edition
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Recent investment industry business events in Houston

Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 433 investment industry companies in Houston, last 24 months: 23 M&A deals · 8 Contracts · 2 funding rounds. Newest first; companies and investors link to their Fliar profiles. Latest event in our news feed: Apr 2026.

M&AAcquisition · Announced

The sterling group acquires The Scruggs Companies

The Sterling Group announced today its acquisition of The Scruggs Companies, a leading regional provider of municipal water infrastructure solutions.

Water Infrastructure
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Sterling group acquires HLSG Intermediate, LLC

The Sterling Group (Sterling), a Houston, Texas‑based middle market private equity firm, has announced the acquisition of HLSG Intermediate, LLC (HLSG), a leading provider of outsourced…

Healthcare Linen Products and Laundry Services
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Fayez sarofim acquires Cvs health

Fayez Sarofim & Co now owns 6,913 shares of the pharmacy operator’s stock valued at $521,000 after acquiring an additional 140 shares during the last quarter.

FundingSenior development loan

Hines

International financial services provider Investec Bank plc has provided a senior development loan to long-standing clients Hines and Chancerygate.

Investors Investec
Urban logistics development
ContractInfrastructure

STRABAG subsidiary ZÜBLIN · client: Hines

Strabag: STRABAG subsidiary ZÜBLIN has secured a major contract for the construction of a pioneering mixed-use urban development, B’Ella Berlin, situated at Berlin Südkreuz. ZÜBLIN is…

ContractInfrastructure

ZÜBLIN · client: Hines

Strabag: STRABAG subsidiary ZÜBLIN has secured a major contract for the construction of a pioneering mixed‑use urban development, B’Ella Berlin, situated at Berlin Südkreuz. ZÜBLIN is…

M&AAcquisition · Completed

Capstreet acquires Turbine Overhaul Performance Specialists

Alantra acted as exclusive sell-side financial advisor to Turbine Overhaul Performance Specialists (“TOPS” or “the Company”) on its sale to Capstreet.

Energy Services
Contract

Strabag · client: Hines

STRABAG, a leading Austrian construction company, has secured a significant lease agreement for 12,000 square meters of office space within Hines’ “B’Ella Berlin” mixed-use development…

Real Estate
M&AAcquisition · Announced

P10 acquires Stellus capital management

P10 has struck an agreement to acquire Stellus Capital Management, a Houston-based direct lender focused on the lower middle market, for $250 million in initial consideration.

Direct Lending
M&AAcquisition · Announced

P10, Inc. acquires Stellus capital management

P10, Inc. has agreed to acquire Stellus Capital Management for an initial purchase price of $250 million,

Direct Lender
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Capstreet acquires TOPS Field Services

Capstreet has acquired TOPS Field Services, a Huffman, Texas-based provider of turbine maintenance and outage services.

FundingDebt/Financing

Renewa

Renewa, a Houston-based renewable energy land financing company, recently closed a $502 million financing round, primarily structured as debt financing from a consortium of institutional…

Investors Qic, CDPQ
Renewable Energy Land Financing
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Athena Energy Partners, LLC acquires Lime rock partners

Lime Rock Partners ('Lime Rock'), private equity investors in upstream oil and gas companies, today announces the closing of an equity commitment to Athena Energy Partners, LLC…

Private equity
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Milliman acquires Morvest capital

Milliman — which in December acquired MSR analytics and advisory provider MorVest Capital.

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Milliman acquires Morvest capital

Global consulting and actuarial firm Milliman Inc. announced Monday that it has acquired MorVest Capital, a Dallas-based provider of mortgage servicing rights (MSRs) analytics and…

Mortgage servicing rights analytics and advisory services
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Sinomax usa acquires Vibe

Sinomax USA has acquired a foam sleep products brand whose products it has been produces for several years. The bedding and mattress manufacturer, division of Sinomax group, announced…

Bedding and home comfort
M&AAcquisition

Pelican energy partners acquires United services group

Two months later, in March 2025, Pelican Energy Partners acquired United Services Group, a Charlotte-based contractor specializing in welding, machining, and fabrication for power utilities.

Industrial Services
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Pelican energy partners acquires Hanna cylinders

Pelican Energy Partners ('Pelican') is pleased to announce the acquisition of Hanna Cylinders ('Hanna').

Manufacturing
Contract

Newdock · client: Hines

Newdock and Hines have reached an agreement to develop seven logistics plots in stages 3 and 4 of urbanization of Los Ahijones (Madrid).

Logistics
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Platform partners acquires Champion contractors & services

Platform Partners LLC ("Platform"), a Houston-based private investment firm focused on building enduring businesses with strong growth potential, today announced it has completed the…

Commercial roofing and storm restoration services
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Ara partners acquires Microtec Development & Holdings LLC

Houston-based Ara Partners has acquired Microtec Development & Holdings LLC, Naples, Florida.

Contract

Hines · client: Hilti

Hines, a global firm for investment, development and real estate management, has closed a new lease on its logistics platform Nexus San Fernando, located in Madrid, with the company…

Real Estate
Contract

Mac haik enterprises · client: Na

Mac Haik Enterprises is renovating Energy Tower II, a Class-A office building at 11720 Katy Freeway in the Energy Plaza Office Park, after signing a 46K SF lease for an engineering firm.

Investment industry companies in Houston, by funding and team

Few investment industry companies in Houston, Texas publish revenue, so this list compares what is on record instead: recorded equity funding, team size, revenue model, age and stage. The 50 companies below lead on recorded funding and team size among 369 active companies.

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Infrastructure fund investing in renewable energy sector

Infrastructure funds
US$1.15bnSeries D · Jan 2026
46+75% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Commission on transaction / Lending
5 yr2021
0none in 3 months

Infrastructure fund investing across multiple sectors

Infrastructure funds
US$120.18mSeries D · Dec 2023
15LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Commission on transaction / Fee-for-service
5 yr2021
0none in 3 months · last posted Jul 2025

Private equity firm investing in lower middle market service and specialty manufacturing companies

Private equity funds
US$16.09mSeries B · Feb 2025
2LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
3 yr2023
0none in 3 months

Healthcare advisory and investment banking firm providing strategic and financial services

Investment banks
US$14.67mSeries B · Apr 2024
8LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Commission on transaction / Fee-for-service
41 yr1985
—No postings tracked

Full service corporate advisory firm

Investment banks
US$11.88mSeries A · Mar 2012
128+9% 12 mo to Dec 2015LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
16 yr2010
0none in 3 months

Real estate focused investment management firm

Real estate funds
US$9.76mSeries A · Nov 2024
56+9% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Not available
17 yr2009
0none in 3 months · last posted Aug 2025

Sector agnostic startup studio

Accelerators & incubators
US$3.05mSeries A · Jun 2019
33-14% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months

Real estate fund focused on investing through value-added strategies

Real estate funds
US$2.13mSeed · Sep 2022
1LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Commission on transaction / Fee-for-service
7 yr2019
—No postings tracked

Infrastructure investment firm focused on investing in natural resources

Infrastructure funds
US$1.53mSeed · Jan 2017
2LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Commission on transaction / Fee-for-service
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months

Infrastructure fund focused on oil & gas investments

Infrastructure funds
US$580kSeed · Oct 2023
6LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Commission on transaction / Fee-for-service
6 yr2020
—No postings tracked

Value-added strategy focused real estate fund

Real estate funds
—None recorded
67+1% 12 mo to Dec 2021LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Commission on transaction / Fee-for-service
52 yr1974
—No postings tracked

Startup accelerator focused on oilfield services companies

Accelerators & incubators
—None recorded
563-28% 12 mo to Dec 2022recorded Dec 2022
Fee-for-service
13 yr2013
0none in 3 months

Art museum

Limited partners
—None recorded
547+8% vs previous recordrecorded
Donations / Fee-for-service
126 yr1900
0none in 3 months · last posted Apr 2026

Single family office backed private equity firm focused on small-to-mid-sized companies

Single family offices
—None recorded
18-2% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Commission on transaction / E-commerce - product
15 yr2011
0none in 3 months

Houston Grand Opera

Limited partners
—None recorded
331+9% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
71 yr1955
0none in 3 months

Fighting hunger by providing food and resources to communities

Limited partners
—None recorded
662+21% 12 mo to Dec 2017LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
44 yr1982
0none in 3 months · last posted Mar 2026

Houston Ballet focused on dance

Limited partners
—None recorded
276+229% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
71 yr1955
0none in 3 months · last posted May 2026

Provider of natural gas processing, exploration and production, and logistics services

Diversified chemicals
—None recorded
5,922-9% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Commission on transaction / Fee-for-service
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months

Private equity investment firm focused on the upstream oil and gas sector

Infrastructure funds
—None recorded
210-10% 12 mo to Dec 2021recorded Dec 2021
Commission on transaction / Fee-for-service
28 yr1998
0none in 3 months

American Spectrum Realty is a real estate investment company.

Real estate funds
—None recorded
29+385% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Not available
25 yr2001
—No postings tracked

Real estate fund focused on multifamily properties

Real estate funds
—None recorded
6-2% 12 mo to Dec 2020LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Commission on transaction / Fee-for-service
13 yr2013
0none in 3 months

Leading USA manufacturer of memory foam bedding, mattresses, pillows, and toppers

Private equity funds
—None recorded
175+3% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product
26 yr2000
0none in 3 months · last posted Feb 2026

Real estate investment and development company focused on service and excellence

Real estate funds
—None recorded
205+8% 12 mo to Dec 2021LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Commission on transaction
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Provider of real estate finance advisory firm

Real estate funds
—None recorded
380-1% 12 mo to Dec 2020LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Commission on transaction / Fee-for-service
58 yr1968
—No postings tracked

Diversified alternative assets investment management firm

Private equity funds
—None recorded
147+10% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Commission on transaction / Fee-for-service
29 yr1997
0none in 3 months
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Private equity & buyout firms

Investment firms focused on private equity, buyouts and growth capital.

  1. Green Heron Partners

    Private equity firm investing in lower middle market service and specialty manufacturing companies

    Private equity funds
    See in list
  2. Apex Heritage

    Single family office backed private equity firm focused on small-to-mid-sized companies

    Single family offices
    See in list
  3. Lime Rock Partners

    Private equity investment firm focused on the upstream oil and gas sector

    Infrastructure funds
    See in list
  4. Sinomax USA

    Leading USA manufacturer of memory foam bedding, mattresses, pillows, and toppers

    Private equity funds
    See in list
  5. Main Street Capital

    Diversified alternative assets investment management firm

    Private equity funds
    See in list

Infrastructure & real estate investment firms

Funds investing in infrastructure, property and related development.

  1. Renewa

    Infrastructure fund investing in renewable energy sector

    Infrastructure funds
    See in list
  2. Bandera Group

    Infrastructure fund investing across multiple sectors

    Infrastructure funds
    See in list
  3. Barvin

    Real estate focused investment management firm

    Real estate funds
    See in list
  4. Eburon Resources

    Infrastructure fund focused on oil & gas investments

    Infrastructure funds
    See in list
  5. griffin partners

    Griffin Partners operates as a commercial real estate development, management, and leasing company.

    Real estate funds
    See in list

Investment banks & advisory firms

Advisory firms supporting transactions, corporate finance and investment decisions.

  1. HealthCare Markets Group

    Healthcare advisory and investment banking firm providing strategic and financial services

    Investment banks
    See in list
  2. US Capital Advisors

    Full service corporate advisory firm

    Investment banks
    See in list
  3. England

    Middle market focused investment bank

    Investment banks
    See in list
  4. Pickering Energy Partners

    Diversified asset management firm

    Asset management
    See in list
  5. apex group of companies

    Apex Group of Companies provides business consulting, insurance/financial services, manufacturing, and real estate investments.

    Investment banks
    See in list

Venture capital & startup investors

Firms backing early-stage companies and startup ventures.

  1. The Cannon

    Sector agnostic startup studio

    Accelerators & incubators
    See in list
  2. Catapult Energy Services Group

    Startup accelerator focused on oilfield services companies

    Accelerators & incubators
    See in list
  3. Mercury Fund

    Early-stage venture capital firm investing in US

    Venture capital funds
    See in list
  4. CRG

    Healthcare investment firm providing flexible growth capital solutions and strategic partnerships

    Venture capital funds
  5. Fannin Innovation Studio

    Early stage life science sector focused VC firm

    Venture capital funds

Investment industry startups in Houston

Recently founded investment companies in Houston.

  1. Renewa

    Infrastructure fund investing in renewable energy sector

    Infrastructure funds
    See in list
  2. Bandera Group

    Infrastructure fund investing across multiple sectors

    Infrastructure funds
    See in list
  3. Green Heron Partners

    Private equity firm investing in lower middle market service and specialty manufacturing companies

    Private equity funds
    See in list
  4. GoGreen Investments

    Special purpose acquisition company focused on the clean energy sector

    Special purpose acquisition companies
  5. Mercury Ecommerce Acquisition Corp

    Blank check firm focused on eCommerce and tech-enabled sectors

    Special purpose acquisition companies
30 companies in Houston

Investment industry companies hiring in Houston

Investment firms in Houston with hiring activity.

  1. Bandera Group

    Infrastructure fund investing across multiple sectors

    Infrastructure funds
    See in list
  2. Barvin

    Real estate focused investment management firm

    Real estate funds
    See in list
  3. MFAH

    Art museum

    Limited partners
    See in list
  4. Houston Food Bank

    Fighting hunger by providing food and resources to communities

    Limited partners
    See in list
  5. Sinomax USA

    Leading USA manufacturer of memory foam bedding, mattresses, pillows, and toppers

    Private equity funds
    See in list
10 companies in Houston

Public investment industry companies in Houston

Publicly listed investment industry companies in Houston.

  1. OQ

    Provider of natural gas processing, exploration and production, and logistics services

    Diversified chemicals
    See in list
  2. american spectrum realty

    American Spectrum Realty is a real estate investment company.

    Real estate funds
    See in list
  3. Main Street Capital

    Diversified alternative assets investment management firm

    Private equity funds
    See in list
  4. GoGreen Investments

    Special purpose acquisition company focused on the clean energy sector

    Special purpose acquisition companies
  5. NewHold Investment Corp

    Blank check firm focused on multiple sectors

    Special purpose acquisition companies
7 companies in Houston
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Capital & corporate activity

Investment industry funding and M&A across the United States

767 recorded equity rounds have gone to 23,456 investment industry companies in the United States — how much, at which stage, into which sub-sectors, from whom, and how Houston compares. Debt, IPO and grant rounds are excluded.

equity rounds, last 12 months49

US$1.42bn

equity rounds, last 24 months166

US$2.20bn

raised over five yearsUS$4.55bn

352 rounds in the United States

M&A deals, Houston23

last 24 months

Capital by year

Equity funding into investment industry in the United States

amount rounds
$581m201852
$1.0bn201936
$148m202024
$347m202137
$648m202247
$839m202338
$568m202474
$777m2025120
$1.4bn202636

Bars show US$ raised; the number under each year is equity rounds. 2026 is year to date. The peak year was 2019, with US$1.01bn across 36 rounds.

The funding ladder · five years

Rounds and typical cheque by stage

AngelUS$2.50m1 rounds · median US$2.50m
SeedUS$203.96m162 rounds · median US$961k
Series AUS$554.16m97 rounds · median US$4.92m
Series BUS$825.87m63 rounds · median US$13.03m
Series CUS$250.99m7 rounds · median US$35.00m
Series D+US$2.46bn10 rounds · median US$200.00m
Private equityUS$250.00m12 rounds · median US$250.00m
Where the money went · five years

Most-funded sub-sectors

Infrastructure fundsUS$2.42bn26 rounds · 18 companies
Real estate fundsUS$1.12bn170 rounds · 115 companies
Investment banksUS$416.96m32 rounds · 24 companies
Private equity fundsUS$210.50m29 rounds · 27 companies
Accelerators & incubatorsUS$104.86m13 rounds · 10 companies
Investment consultantsUS$44.61m22 rounds · 17 companies
Venture capital fundsUS$35.62m6 rounds · 6 companies
Corporate activity · last 24 months

M&A in Houston

22Acquisition
1Merger

Most active acquirers

  1. The sterling group6
  2. Pelican energy partners6
  3. Capstreet2
  4. Milliman2
  5. Fayez sarofim1

Most acquired or merged

  1. Healthcare linen services group2
  2. Stellus capital management2
  3. Morvest capital2
  4. United services group2
  5. The Scruggs Companies1

Each deal appears in the events strip at the top of the page.

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Investment industry funding in Houston

10 investment industry companies in Houston have recorded equity funding, US$1.33bn in total. Totals and round dates describe the historical record; they are not current valuations.

Founders and momentum in Houston

Meet the people behind investment industry companies in Houston. 224 of 369 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

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