Crimson Exploration Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1987

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 69

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 9

  • Investments
  • 2

Crimson Exploration General Information

Description

Explorer and developer of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids primarily in the onshore U.S. Gulf Coast and South Texas regions. The company engages in the acquisition, exploitation, exploration and development of natural gas and crude oil properties.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
GulfWest Energy, Gallup Acquisitions, GulfWest Oil & Gas, First Preference Fund, Gulfwest Energy Inc, Gulfwest Oil Co
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Corporate Backed or Acquired
Corporate Office
  • 717 Texas Avenue
  • Suite 2900
  • Houston, TX 77002
  • United States
Primary Industry
Energy Exploration
Vertical(s)
Infrastructure, Oil & Gas, Industrials
Corporate Office
  • 717 Texas Avenue
  • Suite 2900
  • Houston, TX 77002
  • United States

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Crimson Exploration Valuation & Funding

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Crimson Exploration Former Investors

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Crimson Exploration Investments (2)

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Smith Production (South Texas Assets) 30-May-2008 Other Energy
EXCO Resources (South Texas and Gulf Coast Properties) 08-May-2007 Corporate Asset Purchase Energy Exploration
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Crimson Exploration FAQs

  • When was Crimson Exploration founded?

    Crimson Exploration was founded in 1987.

  • Where is Crimson Exploration headquartered?

    Crimson Exploration is headquartered in Houston, TX.

  • What is the size of Crimson Exploration?

    Crimson Exploration has 69 total employees.

  • What industry is Crimson Exploration in?

    Crimson Exploration’s primary industry is Energy Exploration.

  • Is Crimson Exploration a private or public company?

    Crimson Exploration is a Private company.

  • What is Crimson Exploration’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Crimson Exploration is .

  • How much funding has Crimson Exploration raised over time?

    Crimson Exploration has raised $512M.

  • Who are Crimson Exploration’s investors?

    American Capital Energy, Oaktree Capital Management, and Petro Capital Group have invested in Crimson Exploration.

  • When was Crimson Exploration acquired?

    Crimson Exploration was acquired on 02-Oct-2013.

  • Who acquired Crimson Exploration?

    Crimson Exploration was acquired by Contango Resources.

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