ARC Financial Overview

  • Investor Type
  • PE/​Buyout

  • Status
  • Active

  • Professionals
  • 24

Professionals

  • Investments
  • 135

  • Portfolio
  • 16

  • Exits
  • 58

Exits

ARC Financial General Information

Company Description

Founded in 1989, ARC Financial is a private equity investment firm based in Calgary, Canada. The firm invests in energy-focused growth strategies to explore, acquire, and develop crude oil and natural gas reserves and production, and in companies that provide the equipment, services, and facilities to the sector. The firm has invested over $6 billion of capital in more than 180 companies. The firm's most recent energy funds are in two distinct areas: energy transition and oil and gas. The firm invests in growth-focused energy companies with high-quality management teams. The firm's oil and gas strategy is 100% Canadian focused. The firm energy transition strategy is Canada-first, but can extend south of the border. The firm is pursuing investment opportunities up to $200 million across the energy sector. In addition to providing capital, the firm leverages its extensive industry experience and deep relationship network to actively work with management teams as it executes its business plans. The firm provides support in areas such as strategy, deal sourcing, leadership development, and corporate governance best practices. Through the ARC Energy Research Institute, portfolio companies have access to differentiated and proprietary energy sector research.

Business Details

Formerly Known As
Powerwest Financial
Year Founded
1989
Investor Status
Actively Seeking New Investments
Trade Association
Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
Primary Investor Type
PE/Buyout
Other Investor Types
Growth/Expansion
Corporate Office
  • 4300, 400 - 3 Avenue Southwest
  • Calgary, Alberta T2P 4H2
  • Canada
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ARC Financial Investments (135)

ARC Financial’s most recent investment was a with Paramount Resources (Kaybob Oil and Gas Properties in Canada) for . The deal was made on 05-Nov-2026.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Company Stage Lead Partner
Paramount Resources (Kaybob Oil and Gas Properties in Canada) 05-Nov-2026 Buildings and Property
TERIC Power 25-Jun-2026 Energy Infrastructure Generating Revenue
Collineo Energy 01-Mar-2026 Other Energy Services Generating Revenue
Outwest Energy 01-Mar-2026 Other Energy Services Generating Revenue
RuralCo Resources 01-Mar-2026 PE Growth/Expansion Other Energy Generating Revenue
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ARC Financial Exits (58)

ARC Financial has made a total of 58 exits. Its latest exit was from Lifting Solutions for on 02-Oct-2026. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size
Lifting Solutions 02-Oct-2026
Citadel Drilling 13-Aug-2026
Gage Zero 20-Mar-2026
Charger Ready Properties 01-Sep-2025
IronSight 23-Apr-2025 Merger/Acquisition
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ARC Financial FAQs

  • What is ARC Financial?

    Founded in 1989, ARC Financial is a private equity investment firm based in Calgary, Canada.

  • When was ARC Financial founded?

    ARC Financial was founded in 1989.

  • Where is ARC Financial headquartered?

    ARC Financial is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

  • What is ARC Financial's total asset value?

    ARC Financial has around in total assets under management.

  • How many investments has ARC Financial made?

    ARC Financial has made 135 investments.

  • What has ARC Financial invested in?

    ARC Financial has made numerous investments in companies like Paramount Resources (Kaybob Oil and Gas Properties in Canada), TERIC Power, and Collineo Energy within the Buildings and Property, Energy Infrastructure, and Energy Services industries.

  • What has ARC Financial invested in recently?

    ARC Financial's latest investment was on 05-Nov-2026 in Paramount Resources (Kaybob Oil and Gas Properties in Canada), a company within the Buildings and Property industry.

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