Marlin Equity Partners has signed a definitive agreement to make a growth investment in Rystad Energy, an independent provider of energy-market research, data and intelligence solutions. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Rystad founder Jarand Rystad and the company’s existing shareholders will retain a majority stake following completion of the investment.
Founded 22 years ago, Rystad Energy serves more than 700 customers across the global energy value chain.
Its research and intelligence platform provides bottom-up, asset-level data and analytics spanning oil and gas, renewable energy, clean technologies, supply chains and power markets.
The company works with businesses, governments and other organizations seeking data and analysis to support decisions across increasingly complex energy markets.
Rystad plans to use Marlin’s investment to further develop its data and analytics platform while expanding its advisory capabilities, artificial intelligence initiatives, product development and go-to-market operations.
The partnership is also intended to support Rystad as it continues scaling its position in the broader energy intelligence market.
Marlin sees Rystad’s proprietary data assets and integrated intelligence platform as key elements of the company’s competitive position.
The private equity firm also believes growing complexity across global energy markets is increasing demand for granular and independent intelligence that can help companies evaluate assets, markets and investment opportunities.
Rystad’s platform combines data, analysis and advisory services across both traditional and emerging energy sectors, giving customers a view of markets extending from individual assets to broader global industry trends.
The company is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, and operates through an international network supporting customers around the world.
Marlin Equity Partners specializes in software, technology and services businesses and has nearly $10 billion in capital commitments.
Since its founding in 2005, Marlin has completed more than 270 acquisitions.
The firm plans to work with Rystad’s founder and management team to provide operational and financial resources aimed at supporting continued expansion.
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“We are thrilled to partner with Marlin to accelerate our growth and further enhance our product offering. Energy markets are becoming more complex, and decision-makers increasingly rely on granular, independent analysis to navigate them. Marlin is a tech-specialist operator, and this partnership gives us the resources to invest further in our data platform and AI capabilities, which will allow us to better serve clients across the energy ecosystem. I am proud of the journey we have built over the past 22 years, and thankful for Marlin Equity Partners’ trust and shared vision for our future.”
Jarand Rystad, Founder of Rystad Energy
“The Rystad team impressed us with their proprietary data assets and customer-centric product offering. We believe Rystad’s integrated, asset-level intelligence platform is strategically positioned to drive sustained growth as energy markets become more complex and data-driven. We are excited to work alongside the founder and management team to provide operational and financial resources that will support Rystad’s continued growth.”
Walter Mair, Principal at Marlin Equity Partners
