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Key people at Ascent Energy Ventures.
Ascent Energy Ventures operates as a venture capital firm, strategically investing in early-stage companies dedicated to the digital transformation of the global energy industry. The firm supports innovators developing advanced software, artificial intelligence, and data-driven platforms designed to enhance efficiency and automation across the energy value chain, from grid operations to resource management. Their investment thesis centers on building the digital infrastructure that underpins the next generation of energy systems.
The firm was founded in 2019 by David Forsberg, whose insight stemmed from identifying a significant opportunity in energy technology. Forsberg recognized the critical need to leverage digital tools to solve complex energy challenges and create a more automated, data-driven, and efficient energy landscape. His background informs the firm's approach to fostering innovation in this essential sector.
Ascent Energy Ventures partners with visionary teams building foundational technologies that aim to modernize legacy systems and bridge information silos within the energy sector. The firm's long-term vision is to establish the digital backbone for the world's largest and most critical industry, fostering a more reliable, scalable, and sustainable energy future through technological advancement and strategic investment.
Key people at Ascent Energy Ventures.
Ascent Energy Ventures has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $12.0M Seed in Splight in July 2024.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2024 | Splight | $12.0M Seed | KIA Nejad | Barn Invest, Enrique Penichet, Draper Cygnus, EDP Ventures, Silvia María Bruno DE LA Cruz, FEN Ventures, Reaction Global, UC Berkeley Foundation |
| Feb 23, 2022 | Iron-IQ | $3.5M IQ - Series A | Ascent Energy Ventures | Greater Colorado Venture Fund, Scape |