BEAMSTART Logo

HomeInvestorsProfile

Ascend

The most active pre-seed venture capital fund in the Pacific Northwest. one in four ai engineers in the united states lives in seattle. we invest in their startups. 


Company Size

1 - 5 employees

Year Founded

2019

Verified Investor

Yes

Funding Stages

Focus Markets


About Ascend

Ascend is a pre-seed venture capital firm investing in SaaS 3.0: (vertical AI agents and applications), Gen AI 2.0 ("fast followers" in horizontal AI/infrastructure), and Frontier AI (AI applied to the physical world's hardest problems).

Kirby Winfield, Founding General Partner; Associate Nate Bek; and Partner and Chief of Staff Jen Haller work to support portfolio founders on their journey from the idea stage to seed, series A, and beyond - connecting them with customers, talent, and Silicon Valley venture capital.

Preferred stage is pre-seed, preferred check $250-$750K, and we focus primarily on Seattle-area founders.


Financials Beta

Business Model: Not Specified

Revenues: Not Specified

Expenses: Not Specified

Debt: Request

Operating Status: Active

Funding Raised: $0

Investment Rounds: 0 Rounds

Funding Stage: Not Specified

Last Funding Date: Not Specified


Frequently Asked Questions

What industry is Ascend in?

Ascend is in the Venture Capital & Private Equity industry.

Is Ascend an investment company or fund?

Yes, Ascend is an investment firm in the Venture Capital / Private Equity space.

How long has Ascend been in business?

Ascend was established in 2019 (6 years in business).

Is Ascend currently hiring?

No, Ascend is currently not hiring.

Visit Ascend's Jobs Page to stay updated with any upcoming open positions.

Which country is Ascend headquartered in?

Ascend is based in United States.

Share This Profile

More Companies

New Zealand Growth Capital Partners

Backing the Bold to Foster Innovation

The W Fund

Changing the Rules.

Outlier Ventures

Beyond Web3. The future is agentic

Access Bridge Ventures

Leaders in Early Stage Venture Capital

Kapdec Academy

A hub where STEM students meet expert tutors

Millennium Capital Group

Connects U.S. and international investors with exclusive, high-yield opportunities in emerging and frontier markets, while also offering select institutional-grade deals across Europe and the U.S.

BEAMSTART

BEAMSTART is a global entrepreneurship community, serving as a catalyst for innovation and collaboration. With a mission to empower entrepreneurs, we offer exclusive deals with savings totaling over $1,000,000, curated news, events, and a vast investor database. Through our portal, we aim to foster a supportive ecosystem where like-minded individuals can connect and create opportunities for growth and success.

© Copyright 2025 BEAMSTART. All Rights Reserved.