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Industry Capital

Industry Capital is a real assets private equity firm that builds purposeful partnerships and real asset businesses globally. Its affiliated entities and...

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Industry Capital

Industry Capital is a real assets private equity firm that builds purposeful partnerships and real asset businesses globally. Its affiliated entities and portfolio companies manage more than $3.4 billion in discretionary assets across investment platforms. The firm is an active, hands-on investor with teams targeting long-term asset-based platforms in the US and EMEA, and maintains corporate offices in Houston, San Francisco, and London.

General information

Firm type

Generalist

Year founded

2003

Location

Region

North America

Country

United States

City

Houston

Corporate office

Houston, TX, United States

Principals

Norman Villarina

Founder and Managing Partner

Doug Wertheimer

Partner

Kingston Wu

CFO and Partner

Chase Robertson

Principal – Houston

Michael Paranac

Operating Partner – NYC

Raj Morjaria

Partner – London

Thomas Richards

Director – Houston

Tong Cui

Partner – Beijing

Sector focus

Real EstateInfrastructureEnergy Transition & RenewablesPrivate CreditSecondaries & Special Situations

Frequently asked questions

How does Industry Capital structure its investments?

The firm uses separately managed accounts and direct co-investment vehicles rather than traditional blind-pool funds. This structure gives capital partners co-decision rights and asset-level transparency not available in commingled fund formats. The firm does not publicly list a flagship fund series.

What asset classes does Industry Capital target?

The platform spans real estate, infrastructure, energy transition, and private credit. Real estate exposure centers on multifamily, senior housing, and mixed-use in supply-constrained US markets. Infrastructure investments lean into midstream energy, transportation, and digital infrastructure with regulatory or physical barriers to entry. Private credit is deployed as structured debt and preferred equity against hard assets.

Is Industry Capital involved in energy transition or just traditional energy infrastructure?

The firm's infrastructure mandate includes energy transition themes, reflecting broader industry shifts from pure-play hydrocarbons toward decarbonization assets. Midstream energy remains a core competency given the Houston base, but the platform's stated focus extends to areas where legacy energy infrastructure intersects with electrification, renewables, and related transition assets.

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