Brightwood Capital Advisors Provides Financing for Critical Energy Infrastructure Services’ Refinancing and Strategic Acquisition

Deal involves refinancing of CEIS’ existing debt, provides acquisition financing to support purchase of One Tech Engineering, expanding CEIS’ position as a provider of critical infrastructure services to the energy industry

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Brightwood Capital Advisors, LLC ("Brightwood"), a private credit firm focused on middle-market companies, today announced that it has provided senior secured financing to support Critical Energy Infrastructure Services, LLC (“CEIS”), a portfolio company of White Wolf Capital Group, Inc. (“White Wolf”).

The deal refinanced CEIS’ existing debt and provided acquisition financing to support the company’s purchase of One Tech Engineering, expanding CEIS’ capabilities and strengthening its position as a provider of critical infrastructure services to the energy industry.

“We’re pleased to partner with White Wolf and the CEIS management team as they execute on the company’s next phase of growth,” said Kunal Shah, Co-Head of Origination at Brightwood. “CEIS has established itself as a trusted provider of essential infrastructure, and the acquisition of One Tech Engineering represents a meaningful step that further expands the company’s services. We look forward to supporting the business as it continues to grow.”

Headquartered in Houston, TX, CEIS provides energy and infrastructure project and engineering support, government agency services, and expert consulting solutions. The acquisition of One Tech Engineering enhances the company’s engineering capabilities and expands its service offering to customers across the utility and energy sectors.

“We appreciate Brightwood’s partnership and ability to provide a flexible financing solution that supports both our refinancing and the acquisition of One Tech,” said Richard Leggio, Managing Director of White Wolf Capital Group. “The transaction positions CEIS with the ability to scale during this pivotal period for energy infrastructure.”

Brightwood served as the sole lender and administrative agent for the transaction. For more information, visit www.brightwoodlp.com.

About Brightwood Capital Advisors
Brightwood Capital Advisors, LLC is a private investment firm with a long-standing track record of investing in middle-market businesses. Brightwood specializes in providing senior debt capital with the ability to provide full capital solutions to its portfolio companies. Brightwood primarily invests in U.S. businesses with $5-$75 million of EBITDA within five core industries: technology & telecommunications, healthcare services, business services, transportation & logistics and franchising. Founded in 2010, Brightwood has a team of nearly 70 employees who manage more than $6 billion of assets (as of March 31, 2026) on behalf of its global and institutional investor base. Brightwood is headquartered in New York City. For more information, please visit: www.brightwoodlp.com.

About Critical Energy Infrastructure Services, LLC
CEIS is a holding company that was formed by White Wolf Capital to partner with and acquire U.S. based companies focused on providing human capital solutions and services to power generation customers, including utilities, nuclear facilities, and government agencies with revenues of $10 million to $100 million. For further information, please visit: www.ceis.com

About White Wolf Capital
White Wolf Capital is a private investment firm that began operations in late 2011 and is focused on making both direct and indirect investments in leading lower middle market companies located in North America.

On the direct side, White Wolf Capital seeks both private equity as well as private credit investment opportunities in companies with up to $200 million in revenues and up to $20 million in EBITDA. Typical situations include, management buyouts, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations and investments for growth. Preferred industries include manufacturing, business services, government services, infrastructure services, information technology, security, aerospace, and defense.

In addition to making direct investments in operating companies, White Wolf Capital also looks to invest with other private fund managers as a limited partner. Targeted investment candidates are North American focused private credit funds looking to raise $50 million to $500 million in assets under management, with a focus on the lower middle market. For further information, please visit: www.whitewolfcapital.com.