FrontStreet Partners, LLC is a privately held energy merchant banking firm. Founded in 2001, the company focuses on financial advisory and investment activities, delivering expertise on a wide range of fiscal issues for its clients. FrontStreet's merchant banking activities focus on identifying, structuring and negotiating energy-related acquisitions. Each financing is typically structured and syndicated by FrontStreet to include select institutional investors and industry experts. Post acquisition, FrontStreet typically manages its investments as the General Partner, drawing on its experience and network to maximize returns to investors. FrontStreet has identified and executed a number of investments in the refining, marketing, pipeline, ethanol and power sectors. Business opportunities in real estate are also of interest to the FrontStreet group. The firm favors U.S. based acquisitions.