About
Paul Asel is a Venture Partner and co-founder of NGP Capital, based in the U.S., with over 25 years of investing experience. Before NGP Capital, he led technology investments in Southeast Asia at the International Finance Corporation, was a Partner at Telos Venture Partners, oversaw M&A and investments at Cadence Design Systems, and worked in investment banking at Merrill Lynch. He holds an MBA from Stanford University and a BA from Dartmouth College, and has taught international entrepreneurship at several universities.
Paul Asel @paulasel
Great marketing often outflanks superior technology. Crossing the Chasm offers a marketing road map to win early adopters and mainstream customers. https://t.co/YeaSkDVqZL
Jul 7, 2026 · ♥ 2
Paul Asel @paulasel
Rapid iteration and agile adaption accelerate progress when navigating in rapidly changing, uncertain environments. We discuss three strategies to uncover hidden opportunity in an uncertain world. https://t.co/k2K8vKMlfa
Jun 29, 2026
Paul Asel @paulasel
Engineering demand more resilient with AI than originally thought. 55% of new tech hires are engineers v 46% in 2019. https://t.co/KM4aWEMXxr
Jun 25, 2026 · ♥ 1
Deals · 2
WorkFusion (co-invest with Georgian Partners)Board seat
via NGP Capital · filed Dec 2015 · $13.8M raise
CityMapsBoard seat
via NGP Capital · filed Jul 2015 · $2M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.