Ascent Energy Ventures
Ascent Energy Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Denver, Colorado, focused on the digital transformation of the global energy industry. Founded in 2019, the firm invests in startups that leverage AI, software, data, and advanced technologies to tackle complex energy challenges. Led by Managing Partner David Forsberg, Ascent aims to support the next generation of innovative leaders in energy technology. The firm primarily invests in seed and early-stage companies that have shown revenue traction and product-market fit. Ascent Energy Ventures provides financial backing and strategic gu
Investing activity
Ascent Energy Ventures appears in 1 AI deal tracked by the AI Lounge deals desk. The rounds are mostly Seed, with a median round size of $5M. The most recent is Piq Energy (Seed, $5M, Jul 2026).
Ascent Energy Ventures most often invests alongside Active Impact Investments, Mobilize AI x Energy VC, Umami Capital and Cisco Foundation, and the companies it backs on AI Lounge are mostly in AI.
Deals
Frequently asked questions about Ascent Energy Ventures
What AI companies has Ascent Energy Ventures invested in?
Ascent Energy Ventures's AI investments include Piq Energy. The 1 round on AI Lounge are listed on this page with amounts, dates and co-investors.
Where is Ascent Energy Ventures based?
Ascent Energy Ventures is based in Denver, Colorado, United States.
What stage does Ascent Energy Ventures invest at?
In the rounds tracked on AI Lounge, Ascent Energy Ventures has invested at Seed, with a median round of $5M.
Who does Ascent Energy Ventures co-invest with?
Ascent Energy Ventures's most frequent co-investors on AI Lounge are Active Impact Investments (1 deal), Mobilize AI x Energy VC (1 deal), Umami Capital (1 deal), Cisco Foundation (1 deal) and Cerulean Ventures (1 deal).
How can founders reach Ascent Energy Ventures?
Founders on AI Lounge can see Ascent Energy Ventures's contact details in AI Investor Contacts (paid plans), check for a warm introduction through members who worked with the firm under Warm Paths, and add Ascent Energy Ventures to their Investor Pipeline to track the conversation.