AOS Energy Partners

AOS Energy Partners is a private equity firm specializing in investments within the energy sector. Founded in 2017 by Managing Partner John Gilbreath, the firm has over 20 years of experience in energy mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and development. ([aosenergypartners.com](https://www.aosenergypartners.com/?utm_source=openai))

The firm's investment strategy focuses on partnering with experienced management teams to provide equity capital for energy companies with strong growth prospects and sustainable competitive advantages. AOS typically invests between $25 million and $75 million in middle-market energy businesses, including those in power, utilities, midstream, and energy services subsectors. ([aosenergypartners.com](https://www.aosenergypartners.com/?utm_source=openai))

Over the past two decades, AOS Energy Partners has evaluated between 50 to 100 deals annually in the energy sector, completing 24 acquisitions and divestitures with an aggregate enterprise value exceeding $20 billion. Notable transactions include the acquisition of four natural gas midstream and interstate pipeline companies valued at approximately $4.5 billion, and the acquisition of a large electric utility in the Pacific Northwest for about $9 billion. ([aosenergypartners.com](https://www.aosenergypartners.com/?utm_source=openai))