Catalyst Power Announces Strategic Equity Investment By DRW Energy Trading LLC To Drive Growth

Investment will Support Catalyst Power's Continued Expansion in C&I Energy Solutions Sector

NEW YORK, June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Catalyst Power Holdings LLC ("Catalyst Power," "Company"), an independent integrated provider of retail energy and cleaner energy solutions for the commercial and industrial sector, today announced that DRW Energy Trading LLC, which operates as part of global trading firm DRW Holdings LLC, has made a significant strategic equity investment in the company. The investment, which closed earlier this week, will drive the company's continued expansion in the energy solutions sector.  

"This partnership with DRW represents a significant milestone in Catalyst Power's growth strategy," said Gabriel Phillips, CEO of Catalyst Power. "By combining DRW's financial expertise and innovative approach to markets with our established energy supply and microgrid businesses, we are positioning ourselves to accelerate our expansion and enhance our offerings to commercial and industrial customers."

"The rapid evolution of energy markets presents significant opportunities for growth, which we believe Catalyst Power is well positioned to capture," said Aaron Yaffa, Partner at DRW.  "We are excited to bring our expertise in hedging, capital and risk management, and trading to partner with Catalyst to execute its strategy, identify new opportunities to scale the business and deliver powerful solutions to the markets in which it operates."

Catalyst Power develops tailored, innovative energy supply solutions for commercial and industrial companies augmented with a suite of complementary clean energy options including Connected Microgrid^® solutions, energy storage, combined heat and power (CHP), solar and more.  The company utilizes a proprietary technology platform that provides a fresh perspective on data to identify, underwrite, fund, and provide solutions to customers while operating cost-effective onsite energy projects for its retail energy clients.

About Catalyst Power Holdings LLC: Catalyst Power Holdings LLC is an independent energy solutions provider specializing in integrating retail energy with complementary cleaner energy solutions designed to help commercial and industrial companies reduce costs and generate revenue with no upfront investment. Catalyst Power's suite of solutions includes customized Connected Microgrid solutions, solar, energy storage, CHP, and more. Catalyst Power specializes in serving middle-market commercial and industrial end-use customers. Catalyst Power is backed by investments from DRW Holdings and BP Energy Partners. More info: www.catalystpower.com.

About DRW Energy Trading LLC: DRW is a global trading firm with decades of experience across diverse markets and asset classes, including commodities, real estate, venture capital, and crypto assets. DRW Energy Trading LLC, the firm's energy commodities marketing, logistics, and trading division, focuses on North American Power, Gas, and Emissions markets. The group leverages a talented team of meteorologists, engineers, data scientists, traders, and financial experts to address complex energy market challenges. Active in all major US Power and Gas markets, it manages a portfolio of assets that ensure critical supply and takeaway options in capacity-constrained regions. DRW provides supply and liquidity through both physical and financial markets. Learn more at drw.com.

About BP Energy Partners:  BP Energy Partners (BPEP) is a Dallas-based private equity firm specializing in lower-middle market investments in North American companies that provide industrial products and value-added services to owners of critical infrastructure, utilities, and energy-intensive operations.  Founded in 2012 as an independent firm, BPEP has aimed to accelerate the growth of medium-sized businesses across the broader energy, power, electrification, and industrial sectors. Our core investment themes include value-add infrastructure, the natural gas value chain, electrification, and environmental management. To learn more, visit www.bpenergypartners.com

SOURCE Catalyst Power