ASCENT ENERGY VENTURES
Venture capitalActively deployingDenver · Seed–Series A · 8 people tracked
Investment thesis
Ascent Energy Ventures focuses on the digital transformation of the energy sector, arguing that energy is simultaneously the world's largest industry, its least digitally advanced, and the source of its biggest challenges. The firm backs the next generation of innovative founders who apply digital tools to problems in sustainability, production efficiency, and the energy transition. Its investment focus targets energy tech solutions that improve data gathering, standardize data formats, bridge information silos, and automate processes to improve operations and reduce system inefficiencies across the energy value chain.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 11, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's website & curatedWhat they invest in
from 1 of 1 portfolio companiesCleantech ×1Energy ×1
Investments · 1 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathPiq offers solutions to help connect projects to the electrical grid faster.
CleantechEnergy
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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesPiq Energy · mercomcapital.com · Jul 21, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does ASCENT ENERGY VENTURES invest at?
- ASCENT ENERGY VENTURES invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does ASCENT ENERGY VENTURES focus on?
- ASCENT ENERGY VENTURES focuses on Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy.
- Where is ASCENT ENERGY VENTURES located?
- ASCENT ENERGY VENTURES is headquartered in Denver, US.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the team#hottakeoftheday podcast Episode 53 w/David Forsberg, Ascent Energy Ventures
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