GenOn Energy Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2000

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 1,339

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Debt Refin.

  • Financing Rounds
  • 13

  • Investments
  • 5

GenOn Energy General Information

Description

Operator of an electricity generation company intended to serve in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. The company's electricity and power generation facilities are located in key regions of the country and have a good generation portfolio, enabling communities to meet their electricity needs with safe and reliable power.

Contact Information

Website
www.genon.com
Formerly Known As
Reliant Energy, RRI Energy, Southern Energy
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 1360 Post Oak Boulevard
  • Suite 2000
  • Houston, TX 77056
  • United States
+1 (832)
Primary Industry
Electric Utilities
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 1360 Post Oak Boulevard
  • Suite 2000
  • Houston, TX 77056
  • United States
+1 (832)

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GenOn Energy Valuation & Funding

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GenOn Energy Signals

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GenOn Energy Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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GenOn Energy Investments & Acquisitions (5)

GenOn Energy’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Orion Power Holdings for . The deal was made on 19-Feb-2002.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Orion Power Holdings 19-Feb-2002 Merger/Acquisition Energy Production
Navini Networks 27-Aug-2001 Early Stage VC Wireless Communications Equipment
Northern Power Systems 15-May-2001 PE Growth/Expansion Alternative Energy Equipment
Mirant Americas Energy 13-Sep-2000 Secondary Transaction - Private Energy Marketing
Conemaugh Generating Station Secondary Transaction - Private Other Energy
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GenOn Energy Exits (3)

GenOn Energy’s most recent exit was on 27-Aug-2001 from Navini Networks. The exit was categorized as with 11 buyers.

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Navini Networks 27-Aug-2001 Completed
  • 11 buyers
Northern Power Systems 15-May-2001 Completed
  • 7 buyers
Conemaugh Generating Station Secondary Transaction - Private Completed
  • 2 buyers
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GenOn Energy FAQs

  • When was GenOn Energy founded?

    GenOn Energy was founded in 2000.

  • Where is GenOn Energy headquartered?

    GenOn Energy is headquartered in Houston, TX.

  • What is the size of GenOn Energy?

    GenOn Energy has 1,339 total employees.

  • What industry is GenOn Energy in?

    GenOn Energy’s primary industry is Electric Utilities.

  • Is GenOn Energy a private or public company?

    GenOn Energy is a Private company.

  • What is GenOn Energy’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for GenOn Energy is .

  • How much funding has GenOn Energy raised over time?

    GenOn Energy has raised $565M.

  • Who are GenOn Energy’s investors?

    Strategic Value Partners and Main Street Capital have invested in GenOn Energy.

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