T.D. Williamson Announces Strategic Investment by Apollo Funds
Deal News | Jun 11, 2025 | PR Newswire Cision T.D. Williamson
T.D. Williamson (TDW), a prominent player in pipeline infrastructure technology and services, has announced a strategic investment from funds managed by Apollo, expanding its financial backing. Despite this new investment, SCF Partners, a Houston-based private equity firm with a focus on energy and infrastructure services, will maintain its majority ownership in TDW, having acquired the company in June 2022. TDW, under the leadership of CEO Bob McGrew, aims to further its innovation efforts and expand its global reach, aided by the financial muscle and strategic insights from Apollo and ongoing support from SCF Partners. Apollo, with significant expertise in alternative asset management and a history of nurturing business growth, sees this investment as aligned with the evolving energy infrastructure landscape. Both TDW and SCF Partners were advised by Vinson & Elkins LLP, while Kirkland & Ellis LLP acted as advisors to Apollo Funds. TDW continues to exert significant influence in the pipeline industry, with an extensive array of services that enhance pipeline lifecycle performance.
Sectors
- Pipeline Infrastructure
- Private Equity & Investment Management
- Energy Services & Equipment
Geography
- United States – T.D. Williamson is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the investment details involve entities primarily operating within the U.S. market.
- Houston, Texas – SCF Partners, maintaining majority interest in TDW, is headquartered in Houston, Texas, a major hub for energy-related activities.
Industry
- Pipeline Infrastructure – T.D. Williamson is a leader in pipeline infrastructure technology, providing key services to enhance pipeline lifecycle performance.
- Private Equity & Investment Management – Apollo Funds, a part of Apollo Global Management, is involved in private equity and investment management, funding TDW's strategic growth.
- Energy Services & Equipment – SCF Partners specializes in investments within the energy services and equipment sector, maintaining significant investment responsibility with TDW.
Financials
- 785 billion USD – Assets under management by Apollo as of March 31, 2025.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| T.D. Williamson | Target Company | Company | A global leader in pipeline infrastructure technology and services. |
| Apollo Funds | Investor | Company | Managed by Apollo Global Management, providing strategic investment to TDW. |
| SCF Partners | Majority Stakeholder | Company | A Houston-based private equity firm specializing in energy services investment, retaining majority control in TDW. |
| Bob McGrew | CEO of T.D. Williamson | Person | Chief Executive Officer leading the strategic expansion of TDW. |
| Scott Browning | Partner at Apollo | Person | Apollo partner supporting the strategic investment in TDW. |
| Deviyani Misra-Godwin | Managing Director at SCF | Person | Overseeing SCF's ongoing investment in TDW. |
| Vinson & Elkins LLP | Legal Advisor | Company | Advised TDW and SCF Partners for the investment. |
| Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Legal Advisor | Company | Advised Apollo Funds in the investment transaction. |