Houston, TX  |  C-Corporation

Acquiring & Growing Energy Infrastructure Businesses

RISE E&C Inc. is a Houston-based C-Corporation focused on the acquisition and operational growth of energy services companies in the lower-middle market.

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$750K–$3M
Target Revenue Range
15+ Yrs
Energy Sector Experience
$1.1B+
Projects Delivered
Houston
Headquarters

Who We Are

A Disciplined C-Corporation
Built for the Energy Sector

RISE E&C Inc. is a Texas C-Corporation formed to acquire, own, and operate businesses in the oil & gas and energy services sectors. We focus exclusively on the lower-middle market — companies generating between $750,000 and $3 million in annual revenue — where we believe the most compelling risk-adjusted opportunities exist.

Our approach is operator-led and relationship-driven. We target founder-owned businesses where the owner is ready to transition, and where disciplined operational management and strategic capital can unlock meaningful value.

With deep roots in energy infrastructure, FERC-regulated pipelines, decarbonization strategy, and commercial development, RISE E&C brings an uncommon combination of engineering rigor and M&A acumen to each acquisition.

Our Investment Thesis

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Operational expertise as competitive advantage. We understand the businesses we buy — from pipeline operations to field services — and can manage them from day one.

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Lower-middle market inefficiency. The $750K–$3M revenue segment is under-served by traditional private equity, creating less competitive deal flow and better valuations.

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Transition-ready sellers. Many founders in this segment lack a succession plan. We provide a credible, respectful path to liquidity while preserving their legacy.

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Buy-and-build strategy. Each acquisition is a platform for bolt-on growth, geographic expansion, and service diversification across the energy value chain.

Leadership

Led by an Operator
with an Investor's Mindset

Agya K. Anane-Sekyere
Agya K. Anane-Sekyere, MBA
Founder & President
agya@riseenc.com linkedin.com/in/agya-anane-sekyere

Agya Anane-Sekyere is a Houston-based energy leader with over 15 years of experience spanning large-scale capital project development, energy infrastructure operations, decarbonization strategy, and commercial development. He founded RISE E&C Inc. to channel that experience into direct ownership of energy and engineering services businesses.

Agya holds an MBA in Corporate Strategy & Finance from Rice University's Jones Graduate School of Business and a B.S. in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Prairie View A&M University. His academic training in M&A, firm valuation, and financial modeling directly informs his acquisition approach.

Previously, as Lead Engineer at Enbridge Inc., Agya led over $1.1 billion in capital project development including a 130-mile, 400 MMscfd FERC-regulated natural gas pipeline — a project expected to generate $300M in annual revenues. He presented financial models and business cases for $200M–$2B in projects to senior leadership, developing the financial fluency that now drives his M&A work.

At EPRI, he structured $5–10M in R&D partnerships for hydrogen, CCUS, RNG, and battery storage technologies. At LiquidPower (Berkshire Hathaway), he built commercial frameworks for pipeline flow assurance solutions generating $2M+ in measurable client savings. As a Venture Capital Fellow at New Climate Ventures, he conducted investment due diligence on early-stage climate and infrastructure companies for a $35M fund.

Enbridge Inc.
Lead Engineer, System Planning & Capital Project Development · 2014–2023
$1.1B+ project delivery; FERC Section 7(c) approvals; $180–$300M annual revenue projects.
Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
Sr. Technical Leader, Market Development & Low Carbon Resources · 2023–2024
$5–10M R&D partnerships in hydrogen, CCUS, RNG, solar, and BESS.
LiquidPower Specialty Products (Berkshire Hathaway)
DRA Commercial Development · 2024–2025
Go-to-market strategy for midstream pipeline operators; $2M+ in annualized client savings.
New Climate Ventures
Venture Capital Fellow · 2026–Present
Investment due diligence for a $35M climate tech & infrastructure fund.
Air Liquide Large Industries
Operations Control Engineer, Downstream · 2011–2014
Pipeline operations across 300-mile industrial gas system; $10–30M annual value through ERCOT optimization.
Energy Infrastructure M&A / Firm Valuation FERC Regulatory Strategy IRR / NPV Modeling Go-to-Market Strategy Capital Project Development PE Due Diligence Decarbonization Pipeline Operations

Acquisition Strategy

What We're Looking to Acquire

RISE E&C Inc. is actively seeking acquisition opportunities in the oil & gas and energy services sectors. We move quickly, close efficiently, and bring genuine operational expertise — not just capital.

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Midstream & Pipeline Services

Companies providing integrity, inspection, cathodic protection, corrosion control, hydrotesting, and maintenance services to midstream pipeline operators — businesses with recurring contracts and established operator relationships.

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Equipment Rental

Specialty equipment rental companies serving the energy, construction, and industrial sectors — including compressors, pumps, generators, heavy construction equipment, and related infrastructure assets with utilization-driven revenue and strong regional customer bases.

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Engineering Services

Small engineering and technical services firms serving oil & gas, pipeline, and energy infrastructure clients — particularly those with project management, design, permitting, or regulatory advisory capabilities in the Gulf Coast region.

Acquisition Criteria

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Revenue: $750,000 – $3,000,000 in annual revenue

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Geography: U.S.-based with preference for Texas and Gulf Coast markets

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Sectors: Midstream & pipeline services, equipment rental, engineering services

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Profitability: EBITDA-positive or near-breakeven with clear improvement pathway

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Ownership: Founder or family-owned businesses seeking transition or succession

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Customer Base: Established relationships with energy operators, utilities, or industrial clients

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Timeline: Sellers ready to close within 60–120 days

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Structure: Asset purchase, stock purchase, or structured earnout — we are flexible

Get In Touch

Let's Start a Conversation

Whether you're a business owner exploring your options, an intermediary with a deal, or a capital partner — we welcome the conversation.

Location
Houston, Texas
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