In the last four years, 72 PE investors have invested in companies involved in the Energy Exploration industry, according to the PitchBook Platform. 12 of those investors manage between $100 million and $1 billion of assets, and another 22 manage between $1 billion and $5 billion. To see the full list, contact us here.

The top investors and their deal counts are:

1. EnCap Investments, Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors (16)

2. Riverstone Holdings, Warburg Pincus (8)

3. Quantum Energy Partners (7)

4. Metalmark Capital (6)

5. Avista Capital Partners, Pine Brook Road Partners (5)