Blackhorn Ventures

Denver, Colorado, USA · ≈22 employees · blackhornvc.com

Blackhorn Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2017, based in Denver, Colorado, with additional offices in New York and Menlo Park, California. The firm focuses on investing in digital infrastructure companies that aim to enhance resource efficiency and promote industrial decarbonization in the Energy, Built Environment, and Transportation sectors. The firm operates under the "Industry 4.0" thesis, emphasizing the need for new digital infrastructure to transform and decarbonize the industrial economy. Blackhorn Ventures primarily makes minority equity investments at the Seed and Series A stages, targeting capital-efficient, AI-native, and vertical SaaS companies. With a current fund size of $14 million and a recently closed second fund of $150 million, Blackhorn is committed to accelerating the energy transition. The team is led by Managing Partners Melissa Cheong and Trevor Zimmerman, along with Operating Partners Jack Fuchs and Eric Lamb. Blackhorn Ventures supports its portfolio companies through strategic capital, operational assistance, and industry connections, ensuring alignment with sustainability goals. The firm has invested in 56 companies that develop innovative digital infrastructure solutions aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving sustainability across critical industrial sectors.