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First Ascent Ventures

First Ascent Ventures

Overview

First Ascent Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage and growth-oriented enterprise software companies in sectors including AI, machine learning, big data, and cloud computing.

Year Founded

2015

Portfolio Companies

15

Investments

First Ascent Ventures investments
CompanyDateStageLead
LinkSquaresJul 2021Series BCo-investor
Q4 Inc.Sep 2018Series CCo-investor
SamaNov 2021Series BCo-investor
BuraiJul 2023Series ACo-investor
ThinkData WorksJun 2020Series ACo-investor
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Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is First Ascent Ventures based?

First Ascent Ventures is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

When was First Ascent Ventures founded?

First Ascent Ventures was founded in 2015.

How many portfolio companies does First Ascent Ventures have?

First Ascent Ventures has 15 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in First Ascent Ventures's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include LinkSquares, Q4 Inc., Sama, Burai, ThinkData Works.

What was First Ascent Ventures's most recent investment shown here?

First Ascent Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Burai in 2023.

What sectors does First Ascent Ventures focus on?

First Ascent Ventures focuses on AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.

What company stages does First Ascent Ventures focus on?

First Ascent Ventures typically invests at the Mid stage.

What is First Ascent Ventures's AUM?

First Ascent Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $100.0M and $250.0M.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersToronto
Year Founded2015

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