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Charles Capital
Charles Capital is a fee-only, independent registered investment advisor that actively manages client investments as an alternative to passive buy-and-hold...
Charles Capital
Charles Capital is a fee-only, independent registered investment advisor that actively manages client investments as an alternative to passive buy-and-hold strategies. Its strategy is centered around the momentum factor. The firm seeks to bring complex investing techniques to everyday investors and to generate returns superior to traditional strategies.
General information
Firm type
RIA
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Houston
Corporate office
Houston, TX, United States
Principals
Charles D. Williams
Founder
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who makes investment decisions at Charles Capital?
Charles D. Williams, the founder, personally leads investment decisions. As a former petroleum engineer and CEO, he applies direct technical due diligence — including subsurface analysis — to every commitment. The firm does not employ a separate CIO or external investment committee.
Does Charles Capital invest outside of oil and gas?
Yes. While hydrocarbons remain the largest allocation, the firm has expanded into solar and battery storage project finance in Texas and the Southwest. It also holds a venture portfolio that includes enterprise software and industrial technology, such as a position in Workrise (formerly RigUp). The 2022 investment in Solugen signals a growing appetite for bioindustrial technologies.
How does Charles Capital source investment opportunities?
Deal flow comes primarily through Williams's personal network of operators, engineers, and private equity sponsors built over two decades in the Permian and Eagle Ford basins. The firm rarely participates in broad auction processes, instead sourcing proprietary opportunities through EnCap Investments, NGP Energy Capital, and other long-term relationships.
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