GPC between 1986 and 2000: Looking to the future

On Jan. 6, 2000, two private investment partners—venture capital firm Battery Ventures and Houston-based investment firm SCF Partners—announced the acquisition of World Oil’s parent company, Gulf Publishing Company (GPC), for $20 million.

Roger Jordan / World Oil

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