Bruce Schulman

Bruce Schulman is Managing Partner at NGP Energy Technology Partners, based in Washington, DC, where he oversees the firm's investment activities and strategic direction. He has played a pivotal role in leading investments across energy technology sectors, with a particular focus on manufacturing, service, and environmental technologies related to energy transformation and efficiency.

Prior to joining NGP, Bruce served as Principal and Head of Energy Services Investing at Allied Capital/Ares Capital, where he led or co-led the firm's energy investing initiatives, focusing on growth-stage companies in energy services and equipment markets. He is also a Senior Advisor at Black Bay Energy Capital, further extending his expertise within the energy-focused private equity space. His investment career spans over two decades in principal investing and advisory roles related to energy, industrials, and technology.

Bruce holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, a Master of Arts in Asian Studies and International Economics from Johns Hopkins University, and a Bachelor of Arts in East Asian Studies from Harvard University. His background blends deep financial acumen with sector specialization, and he is recognized for significant contributions to energy technology investment, particularly in scaling companies in the cleantech and traditional energy service sectors.