Alpha Ascent Cogent LLC
Alpha Ascent Cogent LLC is a venture capital fund based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. According to its most recent Form D, filed Nov 12, 2025, it has sold $18,000,000 of interests to 60 investors since its first sale in Oct 2025. The filing does not set a minimum investment. It relies on the Section 3(c)(7) exclusion, so investors generally must be qualified purchasers. The offering uses Rule 506(b), which does not permit general solicitation. Based on its first sale date and the amount raised, AltMountain classifies it as an emerging manager. Related persons named in the filing include Alpha Ascent Ventures LLC; Fergus Lynch; Alpha Ascent Cogent Manager LLC.
- Total raised
- $18,000,000Cumulative sales reported on Form D
- Investors
- 60
- First sale
- Oct 28, 2025
- Minimum investment
- None set
- Who can invest
- Qualified purchasersSection 3(c)(7): generally $5M+ in investments
- Offering exemption
- Rule 506(b)No general advertising
- Key people and entities
- Alpha Ascent Ventures LLC; Fergus Lynch; Alpha Ascent Cogent Manager LLC
- Latest Form D
- Nov 12, 2025
From SEC filings, not verified. This page republishes the fund's Form D as filed. It is not an offer, solicitation or recommendation, and AltMountain has not reviewed the fund. “Raised” is cumulative sales, not current assets or performance. Returns are not part of SEC filings. Private funds are speculative, illiquid and generally limited to accredited investors or qualified purchasers. Full disclosures · Request a correction
Questions about Alpha Ascent Cogent LLC
What is the minimum investment for Alpha Ascent Cogent LLC?
Alpha Ascent Cogent LLC's latest Form D, filed Nov 12, 2025, does not set a minimum investment. Managers can still require one in the offering documents.
Who can invest in Alpha Ascent Cogent LLC?
Alpha Ascent Cogent LLC is generally open only to qualified purchasers (generally individuals with at least $5 million in investments), because it relies on Section 3(c)(7). It uses Rule 506(b), which does not allow general advertising.
How much has Alpha Ascent Cogent LLC raised?
Alpha Ascent Cogent LLC reports $18,000,000 sold from 60 investors on its Form D filed Nov 12, 2025. This is cumulative sales since the offering began, not current assets or performance.
Where is Alpha Ascent Cogent LLC based?
Alpha Ascent Cogent LLC is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and is managed by Alpha Ascent Ventures LLC.
When did Alpha Ascent Cogent LLC launch?
Alpha Ascent Cogent LLC reports its first sale in Oct 2025, which makes it an emerging manager by AltMountain's definition (first sale in 2021 or later and under $50 million raised).
Size compared with every venture capital fund
Raised more than 88% of the 73 venture capital funds based in Pennsylvania, and more than 92% of all 15,163 that report sales.