Independence Contract Drilling
Houston, US · Founded 2011 · Delaware corporation
Independence Contract Drilling (ICD) provides contract land drilling services to oil and gas exploration and production companies in the U.S., operating a fleet of drilling rigs marketed under its ShaleDriller brand. Founded in 2011, it serves key U.S. production regions including the Permian Basin and the Haynesville Shale.
Founders & leadership
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Philip A. ChoyceinExecutive VP & CFO (original founder)
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Steven HaleExecutive
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Tighe NoonanNamed on SEC filing
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Michael J. HarwellNamed on SEC filing
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Daniel F. McNeaseNamed on SEC filing
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Thomas R. Bates, Jr.Named on SEC filing
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Chris K. MenefeeNamed on SEC filing
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Philip DalrympleNamed on SEC filing
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James D. CrandellNamed on SEC filing
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Byron DunnNamed on SEC filing
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Matthew FitzgeraldNamed on SEC filing
Board
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Thomas BatesBoard director
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$237.8M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2012–2020
▶$5MraisedNov 2020 · 1 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$5MraisedNov 2020 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Philip A. ChoyceExecutive Officer
- J. Anthony Gallegos, Jr.Executive Officer, Director
- Philip A. DalrympleExecutive Officer
- Daniel F. McNeaseDirector
- Matthew D. FitzgeraldDirector
- Adam J. PiekarskiDirector
- James G. MinmierDirector
- Offering amount
- $5M
- Amount sold
- $5M
- Sales commissions
- $180K
- Placement agents
- B. Riley Securities, Inc.
- First sale
- Nov 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$154.9MraisedJul 2018 · 30 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$154.9MraisedJul 2018 · 30 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Tighe NoonanDirector
- Philip A. ChoyceExecutive Officer, Promoter
- Michael J. HarwellExecutive Officer
- Daniel F. McNeaseDirector
- Thomas R. Bates, Jr.Director
- Chris K. MenefeeExecutive Officer
- Philip DalrympleExecutive Officer
- James D. CrandellDirector
- Byron DunnExecutive Officer, Director
- Matthew FitzgeraldDirector
- Offering amount
- $154.9M
- Amount sold
- $154.9M
- First sale
- Jul 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$77.9MraisedMar 2012 · 20 investors · Oil and GasRule 506(b)
▶$77.9MraisedMar 2012 · 20 investors · Oil and Gas
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Byron DunnExecutive Officer, Director
- Thomas BatesDirector
- Tighe NoonanDirector
- Steven HaleExecutive Officer
- Philip ChoyceExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $168.6M
- Amount sold
- $77.9M
- Sales commissions
- $6.3M
- Placement agents
- FBR Capital Markets & Co., Sprott Private Wealth GP Inc.
- First sale
- Mar 2012
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2011
- Federal exemptions
- 06
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Independence Contract Drilling do?
- Independence Contract Drilling (ICD) provides contract land drilling services to oil and gas exploration and production companies in the U.S., operating a fleet of drilling rigs marketed under its ShaleDriller brand. Founded in 2011, it serves key U.S. production regions including the Permian Basin and the Haynesville Shale.
- How much funding has Independence Contract Drilling raised?
- Independence Contract Drilling has disclosed $237.8M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Independence Contract Drilling headquartered?
- Independence Contract Drilling is headquartered in Houston, US.