# SURGE Accelerator

> SURGE Accelerator is a VC fund in Houston backing Energy and Software. See 40 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Houston, United States
- Total investments: 40
- Last investment: Sep 2015
- Lead investor: 0%
- Last fund: Oct 2014
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/surge-accelerator
- X (Twitter): http://twitter.com/SurgeVentures
- Website: http://www.surgeaccelerator.com
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SurgeAccelerator

SURGE Accelerator is a VC fund in Houston focused on Energy and Software. Based in Houston, Texas, "The Energy Capital of the World", SURGE is a leading seed fund and mentor-driven accelerator that identifies, invests in, and enables entrepreneurs who are solving the world's energy problems. SURGE identifies leaders, validates business models, raises capital, and connects startups to customers and theglobal energy ecosystem. SURGE has recruited over 150 of the world's top scientists, engineers, executives, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and angel investors to serve as mentors.SURGE is ranked in the Top Ten accelerators in the US. Since May 2012, portfolio companies have raised Seed and Series A funding of over $25M.Join SURGE and elevate your business to the next level!The 4-month SURGE program is designed to provide 3 stages of support:Market Validation - SURGE helps companies develop relationships with mentors and industry experts who will provide expert feedback on all aspects of the business. Companies solicit feedback, refine their business models, and develop market entry strategies.Scaling Operations - SURGE makes crucial customer introductions to help companies land pilot projects and enter new markets. Mentors help companies address the new challenges that accompany scaling a business.Raising Capital - SURGE prepares entrepreneurs to raise funding after they graduate from the program. Each company presents at SURGE Day in front of a targeted audience of 500+ investors, industry executives, and media. SURGE also helps with investor introductions, term sheet negotiations, and due diligence preparation.ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Applications open August 13, 2014Program runs from February 16, 2015 - June 17, 2015 SURGE Day is on May 19, 2015 Startups receive $30K in seed capital

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Energy | 15 | 38% |
| Software | 15 | 38% |
| Oil and Gas | 10 | 25% |
| Enterprise Software | 7 | 18% |
| Information Technology | 7 | 18% |

59 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 33 | 83% |
| Funding Round | 4 | 10% |
| Series A | 1 | 3% |
| Convertible Note | 1 | 3% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| United States | 26 | 65% |
| Canada | 4 | 10% |
| Spain | 1 | 3% |
| France | 1 | 3% |
| Norway | 1 | 3% |

8 countries tracked in total.

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Jeremy Sweek | Director | 0 | — |
| Kirk Coburn | Founder & Managing Director | 5 | — |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Autonomous Marine Systems | Low-cost, self-powered ocean surface drones, deployed in fleets that form an intelligent sensor network to collect and transmit marine data | $500K | Seed | Sep 01, 2015 |  |
| Infinite Composites | Infinite Composites develops and manufactures advanced composite pressure vessels and structures. ICT was founded in 2010 to revolutionize composite pressure vessel technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling widespread adoption of composite pressure vessels. Our vision is to make the infinite Composite Pressure Vessel (iCPV) the key enablingtechnology for space exploration and sustainable transport.Infinite Composites Technologies aims to practice continuous improvement to ensure we deliver products that exceed customer and industry quality standards and deliver products free of fault or defect. | $472.5K | Convertible Note | Jun 23, 2015 |  |
| Petrabytes | Petrabytes is a big data management software company that provides solutions for oilfield measurements and predictive analytics to the oil and gas industry.Petrabytes offers XLog to manage multiple wells, correlate wells with seismic or 3D properties, and compute logs along the well trajectories; XRock 3D to model large projects of 50GB andgreater with 3D visualizations and an exportable pre-drill model for drilling analytics; and GEOGlass, a software framework, to visualize and analyze downhole sensor and fiber optic measurement data and integrate with the geophysical interpretation.Petrabytes was founded by Sashi Gunturu in 2013. The company is based in Houston, Texas. |  |  | Feb 15, 2015 |  |
| SimuApp | SimuApp creates the next generation chemical engineering software that are built on the cloud, allowing engineers to be productive from anywhere, on any device |  |  | Feb 15, 2015 |  |
| Greasebook | Greasebook offers gas and oil industry with an application that enables its users to track and record production information. It enables its users to create and share reports through their tablets and phones. It also provides analytics and insights to improve their performance in the industry.Greasebook was founded by Greg Archbald in February2013. It is based in Oklahoma City. |  |  | Feb 15, 2015 |  |
| FAT FINGER by SEE Forge | SEE Forge won 2nd place for best mobile technology in Australia judged by oZAPP Awards in February 2013.In August 2013 SEE Forge nominated for 2013 Silicon Valley Business App Awards - Best Enterprise App - ProductivitySEE Forge is a cloud based, enterprise mobility reporting platform for companies in heavy industry to take their existingpaperwork (safety, audits, maintenance, inspections, time sheets etc.) onto any mobile device.We make it remarkably easy for field workers to collect, report and manage operational information to increase productivity, lower costs and minimize risk.From Paper to Mobile – All in One Easy Place. |  |  | Feb 15, 2015 |  |
| FAT FINGER by SEE Forge | SEE Forge won 2nd place for best mobile technology in Australia judged by oZAPP Awards in February 2013.In August 2013 SEE Forge nominated for 2013 Silicon Valley Business App Awards - Best Enterprise App - ProductivitySEE Forge is a cloud based, enterprise mobility reporting platform for companies in heavy industry to take their existingpaperwork (safety, audits, maintenance, inspections, time sheets etc.) onto any mobile device.We make it remarkably easy for field workers to collect, report and manage operational information to increase productivity, lower costs and minimize risk.From Paper to Mobile – All in One Easy Place. | $362.5K | Seed | Feb 27, 2014 |  |
| Clear Creek Networks | Clear Creek Networks is a technology company for network management. They create disruptive technology for energy communication networks and designs and deploys network automation software for the energy industry. It provides software applications that creates a self-configuring data network within a substation, and alleviates telecom and powerengineers from the manual burden of managing the complex network infrastructure of the grid.The company provides a data network management software which addresses the technical challenges and government regulations of the energy industry. It's network control software provides the foundation of data network demanded by other technologies to function.Clear Creek Networks was founded by Juan Hoyos and Eric Keller in 2013; and is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. |  | Seed | Feb 17, 2014 |  |
| Petrabytes | Petrabytes is a big data management software company that provides solutions for oilfield measurements and predictive analytics to the oil and gas industry.Petrabytes offers XLog to manage multiple wells, correlate wells with seismic or 3D properties, and compute logs along the well trajectories; XRock 3D to model large projects of 50GB andgreater with 3D visualizations and an exportable pre-drill model for drilling analytics; and GEOGlass, a software framework, to visualize and analyze downhole sensor and fiber optic measurement data and integrate with the geophysical interpretation.Petrabytes was founded by Sashi Gunturu in 2013. The company is based in Houston, Texas. |  | Seed | Feb 17, 2014 |  |
| Project Insiders | Project Insiders is an online platform that offers sales intelligence services to firms in the oil and gas industry. Project Insiders tracks capital projects in terms of pipelines, refineries, offshore platforms, LNG facilities, and petrochemical plants. Project Insiders was launched in 2013 by Kenley Clark and is based in Texas. |  | Seed | Feb 17, 2014 |  |

10 of 40 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Houston Angel Network](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/houston-angel-network) — VC Fund, 12 deals together
- [Mercury Fund](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/mercury-fund) — VC Fund, 3 deals together
- GGM Capital — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [VentureWell](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/venture-well) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does SURGE Accelerator invest in?

SURGE Accelerator invests primarily in Energy, Software and Oil and Gas startups, most often at Seed and Funding Round stage. Most of the 40 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact SURGE Accelerator?

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### Who are the partners at SURGE Accelerator?

The team at SURGE Accelerator includes Jeremy Sweek (Director) and Kirk Coburn (Founder & Managing Director). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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