Benjamin Lechuga

Functions as a College/University

4DGEA's funds provide development capital and strategic support to small- to mid-sized firms active in the hydrocarbons value chain of the energy sector. Their investment strategy focuses on a long-term horizon. They look for unlisted firms in the upstream, midstream, and downstream segments in addition to the technology and services aspects of the energy industry. 4DGEA is an active investment manager. They believe it is important to develop close relationships with their portfolio firms. They seek to add value to the portfolio firms through their expertise and network. Investment criteria include firms displaying strong potential for organic growth and clear business objectives and strategy. They may invest worldwide including emerging markets when country risk is mitigated through exports or diversification. 4DGEA will generally not invest in the following situations, such as those that would oppose the firm's existing management and board, or where performance is linked to a single emerging market, or projects or start-ups, or when firms are already listed on a stock exchange (with the exception when the firm could be taken private).

Engages in engineering, procurement, construction and project management of onshore and offshore facilities