Cohen & Company Expands Energy Division with New Leadership and Houston Hub

Cohen & Company, a notable name in the financial services sector, has made significant strides in strengthening its capabilities within the energy sector. Following a substantial year in 2025, including nearly $44 billion in closed transactions, the firm has recently appointed senior leadership to its Energy and Energy Transition team and has opened a new office in Houston.

Strategic Expansion in Houston

The Houston office is not merely a geographic expansion; rather, it is part of a broader strategic initiative to address the energy transition. As the center of gravity for the energy sector, Houston represents a hub where capital, operational expertise, and execution intersect. Rahul Jasuja has been appointed as the Head of Energy and Energy Transition, bringing over 20 years of investment banking expertise to the table. His previous experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Securities, Citigroup, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where he advised leading corporate executives on significant mergers and acquisitions, as well as capital market transactions.

Jasuja emphasized the importance of evolving the global energy landscape, stating, "Energy transition is best understood as an expansion of the global energy system." He notes that adapting to increasing demand will require disciplined investments across established energy sources, sustainable fuels, and innovative solutions like nuclear and geothermal energy.

Focus Areas of the Houston Office

The Houston office promises to leverage Cohen & Company's substantial experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and capital markets. It will focus on several key verticals within the energy sector:

1. Firm and Scalable Energy Systems: The team will advise on nuclear, geothermal, and dispatchable energy platforms that are essential in complementing existing generation methods and supporting long-term demand growth.

2. Critical Energy Supply Chains: There will also be advisory services to companies involved with essential minerals, processing, and technology sectors that are crucial for energy security and industrial resilience.

3. Energy Transition Fuels and Technologies: This vertical will concentrate on sustainable fuels, emerging energy technology, and decarbonization solutions that are key to the evolving energy mix.

4. Traditional Energy and Portfolio Evolution: The office aims to provide support to conventional energy firms, guiding them through M&A, divestitures, and recapitalization strategies, ensuring they adapt to market dynamics and financial trends.

Commitment to Frontier Technology

Cohen & Company Capital Markets has established itself as a leader in the SPAC (Special Purpose Acquisition Company) landscape, having led multiple digital asset and technology IPOs in 2025. The firm's commitment to Houston signals its belief in the importance of investing in the infrastructure that supports AI, defense, and energy transitions.

Jerry Serowik, head of Cohen & Company Capital Markets, emphasized that the capital markets are transitioning from nurturing frontier technology to a more industrial scale-up. "Public markets must now support the physical deployment of these technologies," he said. As the firm continues to innovate and adapt to the needs of the sector, it seeks to maintain its position at the forefront of capital markets, particularly in energy solutions.

About Cohen & Company

Cohen & Company is a diversified financial services provider specializing in capital markets, asset management, and principal investments. With a dedicated segment focusing on Energy and Energy Transition, the firm aims to navigate complex market dynamics by aligning its advisory services with long-term client outcomes.

With a strategic new office in Houston led by experienced professionals, Cohen & Company not only enhances its energy sector capabilities but also demonstrates its commitment to addressing the evolving challenges and opportunities within the energy landscape.