Hunter Horgan

Hunter’s investments focus on utilities and the grid, where he leverages his extensive network to build partnerships that unlock value for our portfolio companies. Prior to joining Renown, Hunter was a Portfolio Strategist at Moore Strategic Ventures, where he led seven capital raises in the utility software space from 2020 through 2025. From 2015 through 2020, Hunter was Global Energy Sector Head at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, where he oversaw a global team managing approximately $35 billion in equities. Prior to his role at J.P. Morgan, Hunter was the primary energy and utility Portfolio Manager at Moore Capital Management. Hunter currently serves on the board of directors of Bidgely, GridX, Virtual Peaker, Utilidata, and Empower Grid Holdings (where he is the architect of a rollup of the utility software and payments space). Hunter also served on the board of AutoGrid prior to its successful sale to Schneider Electric.

Session Overview

Wednesday, 5 November

11:10

Global strategy Conference Room B 11:10 - 11:30

Enabling grid resilience: Technology, capital, and the future of energy systems

As global electrification accelerates, grid resilience has become a defining challenge of the energy transition. In this Energy Talk, Josh Brumberger, CEO of Utilidata, and Hunter Horgan, Managing Director at Renown Capital Partners, explore how innovative technologies and strategic investment can enable smarter, more resilient grid systems. From deploying distributed AI that provides real-time visibility to supporting the next generation of solutions that help utilities and operators modernise existing infrastructure, the conversation will highlight how technology-led innovation - paired with thoughtful capital - can transform the grid from a constraint into a cornerstone of sustainable growth.