Amperon Secures Investment from Acario for Energy Forecasting Expansion

Jul 19, 2025
Amperon has received a strategic investment from Acario, the venture capital arm of Tokyo Gas, to enhance its AI-powered energy forecasting solutions across North America and Europe.

Amperon has received a strategic investment from Acario, the corporate venture capital division of Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd., to advance its AI-powered energy forecasting solutions. Announced in a press release, this investment aims to support Amperon's growth and strategic initiatives in North America, Europe, and beyond.

Amperon's technology, which combines real-time weather, consumption, and market data, is already in use across the United States, Canada, Australia, and 15 European countries. The company has rapidly expanded since its 2024 entry into markets like the UK, France, Germany, and Spain. This new funding will further bolster its capabilities in machine learning and physics-based modeling, enhancing forecasting performance and reliability for energy market participants.

The investment from Acario, which focuses on decarbonization and innovation, aligns with Amperon's mission to modernize energy forecasting. This follows a previous investment from National Grid Partners in March 2025, highlighting continued confidence in Amperon's technology and market strategy.

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