Our Investment Philosophy

Partners in Value Growth – KERN believes in partnering with exceptional leadership teams and leading LPs by developing unique direct and co-investment opportunities in the energy sector.

KERN understands the energy sector and investment environment. We strive to see the Big Arrow trends before others do. KERN focuses on growth opportunities that have well developed risk mitigation strategies. We seek out opportunities with a long-term investment orientation (five to nine years).

KERN believes in diversifying its funds’ portfolios by asset character, geographic focus and stage of investment life.

At KERN we actively work with our Portfolio Companies to manage and understand risk, identify investment opportunities, develop and execute business and financing plans, and optimize the exit strategy.

We believe in providing successful teams with continued access to growth capital through KEP funds and LP relationships.