Juniper Capital

Juniper Capital is a Houston-based energy investment firm specializing in providing private equity capital to middle-market oil and gas companies. The firm focuses on demonstrating the value and productive potential of oil and gas properties, primarily within the continental United States. With approximately $1.7 billion of cumulative equity commitments as of March 2026, Juniper Capital actively seeks opportunities in the energy sector.

Juniper Capital Advisors, L.P. was incorporated in 2003, with Richard Gordon founding Juniper I in the same year. The firm has since grown, with its leadership involved in the formation and investment activities of subsequent funds, including Juniper II, Juniper III, and Juniper IV.

Juniper Capital's investment portfolio includes companies across various basins. Current investments feature High Noon Resources and Forge Energy III in the Permian Basin, and Pedevco Corp. in both the Powder River Basin and DJ Basin. Partially realized investments include 1920 Energy and DGP Energy, while realized investments encompass Pecos River Exploration, Grey Wolf Oil & Gas, Diversified Minerals Company, and Rocky Creek Resources.

The firm's leadership team brings extensive experience from diverse backgrounds in the energy industry. Edward Geiser, Managing Partner and Head of the Investment Committee, previously served as a Managing Director at Och-Ziff, focusing on private energy investments, and worked in investment banking at Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley. Josh Schmidt, Partner and Chief Operating Officer, has over 15 years of energy industry experience, including roles as a portfolio manager at Whiteside Energy and a natural gas and electricity trader at Citigroup Energy. Kevin Cumming, Partner, co-founded Expedition Water Solutions and held positions at Select Energy Services and White Deer Energy. Tim Gray, Partner, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, has over 20 years of transactional legal experience, including eight years at Och-Ziff. Richard Gordon, Senior Advisor, founded Juniper I in 2003.