Discovery Midstream Partners is comprised of private investment funds dedicated to the energy sector, partnering with experienced management teams throughout the lower middle market of North America's midstream oil and gas industry.

Established in 2016, the firm's POL investment platform has deployed more than $1.1 billion in committed capital across 37 portfolio companies. Investment activities are currently being conducted through POLV, the sixth fund managed by the General Partner, while the company continues to pursue new investment opportunities that complement its long term strategy.

Committed to Lower Middle Market Investments

Discovery Midstream Partners employs a focused investment philosophy centered on identifying promising opportunities within the lower middle market of the energy industry. The company partners with experienced leadership teams pursuing a combination of expansion and operational initiatives, including acquisition and exploitation (A&E) projects together with lease and drill programs. This collaborative model enables the firm to provide financial support to skilled operators committed to strengthening asset performance and creating long term value within their respective regions.

Backed by years of investment experience, the POL platform has successfully operated through multiple commodity price fluctuations and varying economic conditions. This broad industry knowledge supports a disciplined investment strategy, allowing portfolio companies to respond effectively to changing market dynamics while remaining committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, and long term value creation.

Support Proven Operators in the Energy Sector

A significant portion of our investment opportunities is generated through our well established network of industry relationships. This relationship driven approach provides access to opportunities at an early stage, allowing us to evaluate potential investments before they become broadly marketed.

Discovery Midstream Partners typically invests in controlling ownership positions, with individual commitments generally ranging from $25 million to $75 million for each portfolio company. Our investment philosophy centers on partnering with experienced management teams that possess deep operational knowledge within their respective geographic regions. By combining strategic capital with industry expertise, we strive to build long term value while supporting the successful execution of each company's growth objectives.

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