Conifer Infrastructure Partners

Conifer Infrastructure Partners is a dedicated infrastructure investor and company builder focused on creating and investing in high-growth platforms within the energy and critical materials sectors. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes repeatable, scalable business models that generate predictable cash flow and demonstrate strong project execution. They aim to accelerate the development of essential infrastructure systems, particularly those contributing to the energy transition.

The firm was founded in 2023 by Nick Stork, who serves as CEO and Managing Partner. Stork brings a significant track record in the energy sector, having previously founded Archaea Energy in 2017. Under his leadership, Archaea Energy grew to become the largest renewable natural gas producer in the United States before its acquisition by BP for $4.1 billion in 2022. Stork also co-founded Noble Environmental, an industry-leading waste and environmental services company.

Conifer Infrastructure Partners has made notable investments in companies advancing sustainable solutions. They led a $40 million Series B financing round for M2X Energy, a company developing modular systems for producing low-carbon methanol from stranded methane. Additionally, the firm led a $26 million Series A funding round for Critical Loop, an industrial power solutions company focused on accelerating grid interconnection for various infrastructure. Current Hydro, a developer of sustainable hydropower solutions, is also a portfolio company, working on projects like the 28.5 MW Robert C. Byrd Locks and Dam Hydroelectric Project.

The leadership team at Conifer Infrastructure Partners comprises experienced professionals, including Nick Stork, Bryce Pyle (CFO and Partner), Pamela Niditch (Partner), and Kristen Fan (Partner). Their collective expertise spans company scaling, financial strategy, corporate development, and operational execution, largely drawn from their prior roles at Archaea Energy and other prominent firms in the energy, waste management, and financial advisory sectors.