Kimmeridge has raised the bulk of its $1.5 billion target for its latest oil and gas fund, according to Buyouts Insider. The report was published September 2, 2026, and was written by Kirk Falconer, according to Buyouts Insider.
Fundraising status and target
The fundraising is for Kimmeridge’s latest oil and gas fund, according to Buyouts Insider. The target size cited in the report is $1.5 billion, according to Buyouts Insider.
Firm model
Kimmeridge is described as an energy private equity firm, according to Buyouts Insider. The firm is described as having a direct investment model, according to Buyouts Insider.
What Buyouts Insider attributes the traction to
Buyouts Insider reports that Kimmeridge’s traction on the fundraising trail may owe to performance. The article is presented as “News and Analysis,” according to Buyouts Insider.
Context
Oil and gas is commonly treated as part of the energy sector in private markets coverage. Buyouts Insider categorized the piece under “Energy/Power,” “Fundraising,” and “General Partners,” according to the article’s tags.
