Cholla Inc. Employee Directory
Venture Capital and Private Equity PrincipalsTexas, United States51-200 Employees
Cholla Inc. is a private exploration, development, and investment company founded in 1957 by L.W. “Slim” Powell and based in Dallas, Texas. The firm operates across three business units—Cholla Petroleum, which focuses on oil and gas exploration; Cholla Energy, dedicated to load-center and data center development for Bitcoin mining; and Cholla Ventures, its energy venture capital arm. With a history rooted in entrepreneurial, operating capabilities and a venture mindset, the company aims to create long-term value by advancing greenfield energy ideas through to fruition while emphasizing environmental responsibility. Its workforce is described as a diverse team of engineers, explorationists, operators, bitcoin enthusiasts, and professionals, collectively pursuing innovative approaches to energy resource development. A recent development involves continuing to pursue energy projects that integrate its exploration, data center development, and investment activities within its three-unit structure.