Ascend Venture Capital

Ascend is a pre-seed venture capital fund based in the Pacific Northwest that focuses on investing in early-stage startups founded by AI engineers in Seattle. Positioned at the heart of a region where one in four U.S. AI engineers resides, the firm maintains an active portfolio across various sectors, including artificial intelligence, healthcare, and software-as-a-service. Their investment track record includes successful exits through acquisitions by companies like Apple and Betterment, alongside a dedicated commitment to fostering the local ecosystem through initiatives like the Seattle Startup Toolkit, a job board, and programs for future founders.