Since 1988, EnCap Investments has been the leading provider of private equity to the independent sector of the US oil and gas industry The firm has raised 19 institutional oil and gas investment funds totaling approximately $275 billion and currently manages capital on behalf of more than 300 US and international investors EnCap has consistently generated superior returns across multiple industry and hydrocarbon price cycles by applying a lower-risk, disciplined philosophy that balances capital preservation and value creation EnCap professionals represent more than 250 years of experience in the energy finance and investment business The firm has established a reputation as an innovative, value-added source of private capital to the independent energy sector EnCap effectively works in partnership with management teams by providing capital markets expertise, strategic direction and enhanced acquisition and exit options EnCap has a proven track record, having successfully invested with more than 220 upstream and midstream oil and gas companies Throughout its  history, EnCap has moved with the market to meet the changing capital needs of its clients The combination of abundant capital resources, unparalleled experience and broad flexibility in structuring transactions uniquely positions EnCap to assist significantly in the value creation process