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Woods Family Office

Woods Family Office traces its origins to 1963 and the fortune generated by General American Oil Company, sold in 1983. Eric Woods serves as principal.

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Woods Family Office

Woods Family Office traces its origins to 1963 and the fortune generated by General American Oil Company, sold in 1983. Eric Woods serves as principal. The family maintains the Woods Family Foundation for philanthropic activities. The office allocates across renewable energy infrastructure, equities, fixed income, commodities and private alternatives. Positions include Texas wind power infrastructure and Texas solar power projects. Activity spans North America and Asia. Capital deploys through direct holdings in infrastructure and royalties. The team includes Matthew Brown as CEO and Partner and Jeff Richt as Chief Operating Officer. No dated operational events from the last 24 months appear in available records.

General information

Firm type

Single Family Office

Year founded

1963

Location

Region

North America

Country

United States

City

Houston

Corporate office

Houston, Texas, United States

Principals

Eric Woods

Principal

Matthew Brown

CEO/Partner

Jeff Richt

Chief Operating Officer

Sector focus

ClimateTechEnergy Transition & RenewablesSpaceTech

Frequently asked questions

Who runs investment decisions at Woods Family Office?

Eric Woods serves as principal. Matthew Brown acts as CEO and Partner. Jeff Richt holds the role of Chief Operating Officer.

Where does the underlying wealth come from?

The family wealth originated from the development and 1983 sale of General American Oil Company, once among the largest independent U.S. oil producers.

Does Woods Family Office maintain philanthropic structures?

The office supports the Woods Family Foundation for philanthropic initiatives separate from investment activities.

Which sectors does Woods Family Office target?

Confirmed focuses include ClimateTech, Energy Transition & Renewables, and SpaceTech alongside infrastructure and natural resources.

What geographies does Woods Family Office cover?

Investments extend across North America and Asia.

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