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Ascension
AddedFeb 16, 2024
UpdatedJul 16, 2026
Ascension

Ascension

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Ascension, an early-stage VC firm, invests in tech and impact startups, managing £83m and boasting 12 exits.

Location
London, Greater London, GB
Founded
2015
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Ascension is an early-stage venture capital firm that focuses on investing in tech and impact startups. With over £83 million under management, Ascension primarily targets seed and Series A rounds, leveraging its extensive sector reach to identify and scale pioneering enterprises. Since its inception in 2015, the firm has invested in more than 150 startups through its (S)EIS & Institutional Funds, making it one of the most active VCs in London.

Notable portfolio companies include Greendeck, Homeppl, HotelRunner, and zeroheight. The firm is led by a team of exited operators and entrepreneurs who bring valuable experience and insights to their investments. Ascension's investment philosophy emphasizes supporting the next generation of tech and impact founders. They offer unique value-add services to portfolio companies, including strategic guidance and operational support, to help them achieve sustainable growth and success.

Ascension - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments8
Current Portfolio Count5
Total Portfolio Exits0

Top Investment Stages

Seed4 (50.0%)
Series A2 (25.0%)
Series Unknown2 (25.0%)

Stage Mix

Seed 50%Series A 25%Series Unknown 25%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

Recent Investments

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HotelRunner

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zeroheight

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Homeppl

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Greendeck

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Edukit

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Ascension - Classification

Also Known As
  • Ascension Ventures Ltd
NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 6790Miscellaneous Investing
  • 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
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NAICS
  • 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
  • 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
  • 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 6720Investment Offices
  • 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end