What does Ascend.VC do?

Ascend Venture Capital is a pre-seed venture capital firm based in Seattle, Washington, focusing on early-stage technology companies in the Pacific Northwest. The firm specializes in investing in sectors such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Generative AI. Ascend manages a $15 million fund dedicated to supporting startups from the idea stage through Series A, providing capital investments typically ranging from $100,000 to $750,000. In addition to funding, Ascend offers a range of services to its portfolio companies, including strategic guidance, network access, talent recruitment, and market entry support. The firm is committed to actively engaging with founders to help accelerate their growth and navigate the challenges of establishing their businesses. Ascend's portfolio includes innovative companies like Avante AI 2, Battlesnake, Rock Paper Coin, and Envive, which serve diverse markets and customer bases.