Ascend Ventures

Ascend Ventures, established in 2015 and headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri, is a venture capital firm that supports data-centric and technology-focused companies. It provides both financial and operational support to founders, collaborating with them to achieve rapid growth and scale. The firm invests in various sectors, including commercial services, software, and commercial transportation, with a preference for pre-seed stage companies and a typical investment size of $250-$750K. Ascend Ventures partners with ambitious entrepreneurs and business owners, aiming to create value quickly and efficiently.

David Bowen

Founding Partner

Dan Conner

General Partner and Founder

Kylie Sachs

Partner

Darryl Wash

Managing Partner

Past deals in Missouri

Boat Planet

Seed Round in 2024
Boat Planet, Inc. operates a web platform that connects boat owners with reputable marine professionals. Founded in 2018 and based in Saint Louis, Missouri, the platform allows users to search for, compare, and book services from a network of trusted service providers. By facilitating this connection, Boat Planet enables marine businesses to display their offerings while helping boat owners find the necessary resources to enhance their boating experience. The platform aims to foster a community where both boaters and professionals can collaborate and share valuable insights, ultimately promoting enjoyment and safety on the water.

Boat Planet

Convertible Note in 2023
Boat Planet, Inc. operates a web platform that connects boat owners with reputable marine professionals. Founded in 2018 and based in Saint Louis, Missouri, the platform allows users to search for, compare, and book services from a network of trusted service providers. By facilitating this connection, Boat Planet enables marine businesses to display their offerings while helping boat owners find the necessary resources to enhance their boating experience. The platform aims to foster a community where both boaters and professionals can collaborate and share valuable insights, ultimately promoting enjoyment and safety on the water.

Lumate

Convertible Note in 2015
Lumate, LLC is a technology company that specializes in mobile advertising, providing a context-driven platform that enhances audience targeting for advertisers. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri, Lumate offers a suite of products designed to optimize the mobile advertising experience. Key offerings include AdTrade, a bidding engine that analyzes data to improve contextual relevance, AdMotive, a self-service portal that allows advertisers to customize their reach, and DataWell, an API and SDK aimed at publishers and data providers for monetizing audience data. By integrating geo-location and real-time bidding technologies, Lumate addresses gaps in the mobile advertising supply chain, enabling advertisers and ad networks to effectively connect with their desired audiences.
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