Since its inception in 2006, Acadian has focused its investment strategy in the upstream E&P sector, specializing in the drilling and development of coalbed methane, shale gas and tight gas reservoirs.  Acadian's management team believes that its future success in sourcing, financing and closing energy transactions will be due to it's past knowledge and experience in the industry and its asset-based focus.

Acadian's focus on assets and cash flow while mitigating exposure to commodity risk; provides consistency in investments throughout the development and production value chain.

Acadian's asset-based approach provides significant downside protection, visibility of investment performance, and multiple exit alternatives not found in traditional private equity vehicles. To succeed in the future, innovation and development of new business models will be more important than ever.