ARC Financial Corp.

ARC Financial Corp. is Canada's largest private equity firm focused exclusively on Canadian oil and gas. Founded in 1989, it has raised eleven energy-focused private equity funds totaling over $6.3 billion of committed capital. The company evolved from offering corporate advisory services to focusing solely on private equity investing since 1997. ### Goals and Philosophy- **Investment Responsibility:** ARC is committed to investing capital responsibly, factoring in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks and opportunities. - **Specialized Focus:** The firm leverages specialized knowledge and relationships to invest across the energy spectrum, with emphasis on geologic play types, cost discipline, environmental responsibility, and innovative technologies. - **Exclusions:** ARC does not invest in oil sands reserves. - **Energy Transition Involvement:** The company is involved in the energy transition from fossil-based fuels to low carbon and sustainable energy systems, considering investments in upstream renewable assets, energy storage, biofuels, and carbon capture, alongside related services, manufacturing, and infrastructure. ### Investing ThesisARC aims to provide growth equity capital to companies operating across the energy spectrum while focusing on the upstream oil and gas sector including the extraction of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids, supporting the transition in the energy landscape.