Ascent has been investing in early stage, emerging technology companies since 1985. In backing over 100 companies, Ascent has remained committed to its mission of investing in exceptional entrepreneurs striving to build innovative market leaders. With over 80 years of combined venture capital experience, the Ascent investment team manages five venture funds with total commitments of over $450M.

Investment strategy
Ascent’s disciplined investment strategy has delivered strong returns to its investors while providing entrepreneurs with constructive, committed partners. Central to this strategy is a pro-active, research driven approach to identifying promising, high-growth investment opportunities and engaging the entrepreneurs positioned to capitalize on these opportunities. Ascent is focused on the sectors where it best leverages its broad network and prior successes. Approaching these opportunities early, Ascent expects to be a lead investor and has frequently provided the first institutional funding to its investments. In addition, Ascent believes that in order to be a valuable and effective venture capital investor, it must be an active board member and maintain close contact with its portfolio companies. As a result, Ascent has focused its investments in the Eastern United States.

Investment Criteria:
Industry Targeted high-growth Enterprise IT
Stage Early
Geography Eastern United States
Capital needs $2M to $8M initial round