- High River Resources Management, LLC announced the final close of High River Resources II, LP with approximately $205 million in capital commitments. - Fund II exceeded its initial target by more than 35%, reflecting strong support from diverse new investors and existing relationships. - Investors include institutional investors, registered investment advisors, and family offices. - High River is a private equity firm focused on the acquisition, optimization, and exploitation of high-quality oil and gas assets across the U.S. - The firm targets opportunities requiring $25 to $200 million of equity and can pursue larger transactions through co-investments. - High River leverages its affiliated operating company to enhance value creation through operational expertise. - Managing Partners Robert Vaughn, Andrew Imel, and Perry Cunningham expressed gratitude for the support from new and existing investors. - The milestone reflects the strength of their team and operational capabilities, positioning them to build on prior successes in the energy market. - Fund II has completed its first acquisition of producing assets in the Texas Panhandle Field. - The firm will continue to seek opportunities near existing operations and in other core areas across the U.S. - Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP served as legal counsel for the formation of Fund II. - High River Resources is a Dallas-based energy private equity firm that targets direct acquisition and optimization of producing oil and gas assets. - The firm uses a hands-on investment approach to generate attractive, risk-adjusted returns for its partners.

High River Resources Closes Upsized Fund at $205 Million

Jul 23, 2025 8:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--High River Resources Management, LLC (“High River”) today announced the final close of High River Resources II, LP (“Fund II”) with approximately $205 million in capital commitments. Fund II exceeded its initial target by more than 35%, reflecting strong support from a diverse group of new investors and existing relationships, including institutional investors, registered investment advisors, and family offices.

High River is a private equity firm focused on the acquisition, optimization, and exploitation of high-quality, producing oil and gas assets across the U.S. The firm targets opportunities that require $25 to $200 million of equity, with the ability to pursue larger transactions through co-investments alongside its partners. High River leverages its affiliated operating company to directly drive value creation through operational expertise and focused execution.

"We are grateful for the continued support from our existing relationships and welcome our many new investors from across the country," said Managing Partners Robert Vaughn, Andrew Imel, and Perry Cunningham. "This milestone is a testament to the strength of our team and operating company, and positions us to build on our prior successes in a dynamic energy market."

Fund II has already completed its first acquisition of producing assets located in the Texas Panhandle Field and will continue to pursue opportunities near existing operations and in other core areas across the U.S.

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP served as legal counsel for the formation of Fund II.

About High River Resources

High River Resources is a Dallas-based energy private equity firm targeting the direct acquisition, optimization, and exploitation of producing oil and gas assets across the United States. The firm leverages a hands-on investment approach and operational expertise through its affiliated operating company to generate attractive, risk-adjusted returns for its partners.

Learn more at www.highriverllc.com.


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