Ascend Venture Capital
Overview
Ascend Venture Capital is a Saint Louis-based venture capital firm that provides financial and operational support to early-stage, data-centric startups in sectors including software and commercial services.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| FreightWaves | Apr 2020 | Early Funding | Co-investor |
| Applied Bioplastics | Nov 2023 | Convertible Debt | Co-investor |
| Boat Planet | Feb 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Overland AI | Feb 2026 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Kidas | Nov 2021 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Ascend Venture Capital based?
Ascend Venture Capital is headquartered in Saint Louis, Michigan, United States.
When was Ascend Venture Capital founded?
Ascend Venture Capital was founded in 2015.
How many portfolio companies does Ascend Venture Capital have?
Ascend Venture Capital has 12 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Ascend Venture Capital's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include FreightWaves, Applied Bioplastics, Boat Planet, Overland AI, Kidas.
What was Ascend Venture Capital's most recent investment shown here?
Ascend Venture Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Overland AI in 2026.
What sectors does Ascend Venture Capital focus on?
Ascend Venture Capital focuses on FinTech, Telecommunications & Networking, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability.
What company stages does Ascend Venture Capital focus on?
Ascend Venture Capital typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Ascend Venture Capital's AUM?
Ascend Venture Capital's assets under management are estimated at over $5.5M.