Bluewater overview
Stories about Bluewater
Close imminent on Blue Water Energy Fund II – Exclusive
The fund, which focuses on mid-market oil and gas assets, will close above its $1bn hard cap in June.
Blue Water Energy hits $861m hard-cap
The first time fund, which will invest in mid-market oil and gas businesses predominantly in Europe, reached its hard-cap after spending less than a year on the fundraising trail.
Bluewater contact information
Offices
17 Connaught Place, London, W2 2ES, United KingdomContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
Key Contact Ms. Louise Pilgrim | Job titleChief Financial Officer | LocationLondon, United Kingdom | Email  ---------- |
| Key ContactMr. Graeme Sword | Job titleFounding Partner | LocationLondon, United Kingdom | Email ---------- |
| Key ContactMs. Zoe White | Job titleExecutive Assistant and Investor Relations Coordinator | LocationLondon, United Kingdom | Email -------- |
| Mr. Tom Sikorski | Job titleFounding and Managing Partner | LocationLondon, United Kingdom | Email -------- |
Bluewater funds managed
Funds in market: 1
| Fund | Fund size | Open date | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
Fund size --------- | Open dateMar 2023 | Strategy ------ | |
Closed funds: 2
| Fund | Fund size | Close date | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
Fund size --------- | Close dateNov 2017 | Strategy ---------- | |
Fund size ------- | Close dateMay 2013 | Strategy ---------- | |
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Hycroft poaches HSBC MD to run London team – Exclusive
Christopher Cooke will join the alternatives-focused speciality investment bank to lead its international LP advisory practice.
Blackstone and Blue Water in $500m North Sea deal
The deal will be the fourth investment from Blue Water’s $861m debut fund
Tengram closes debut fund above target
The Connecticut-based firm launched its debut fund in 2011 and came in just under its $175m hard-cap. Tengram has invested roughly 20% of the fund to date.
First-time funds: Americas
In an era where investors are increasingly focused on experience and track record, it’s arguably never been harder to raise a debut fund. Yet some groups are managing to buck the trend.
University of Michigan bets on natural resources fund
Two-year-old Blue Water Capital closed its debut fund on its hard-cap of $861m last month for energy-services related businesses.
First Reserve’s former UK head eyes first-time fund
Tom Sikorski has left the energy-focused private equity giant and is understood to be planning a new venture.