Ascend Venture Capital

Ascend Venture Capital is a venture capital firm based in Saint Louis, Missouri, founded in 2015. It focuses on data-centric companies and partners with founders to provide both capital and operational support to help them scale. The firm invests in software, commercial services, and related technology sectors, assisting early-stage ventures with strategic guidance and hands-on execution to accelerate growth and value creation.

David Bowen

Founding Partner

Dan Conner

General Partner

Charles Crockett

Kylie Sachs

Partner

Kirby Winfield

General Partner

Past deals in Navigation and Mapping

Overland AI

Series A in 2025
Overland AI develops artificial intelligence-based autonomous navigation systems for off-road vehicles. Its modular software uses machine learning and robotic technologies, enabling autonomous operation in challenging terrains like mines, construction sites, and disaster zones, primarily serving defense and national security sectors.

Overland AI

Seed Round in 2024
Overland AI develops artificial intelligence-based autonomous navigation systems for off-road vehicles. Its modular software uses machine learning and robotic technologies, enabling autonomous operation in challenging terrains like mines, construction sites, and disaster zones, primarily serving defense and national security sectors.

Sojourn

Convertible Note in 2023
Sojourn is a technology company specializing in computer vision and supply chain solutions, focusing on advanced drone navigation techniques. The company has developed state-of-the-art software that enhances delivery accuracy by effectively bridging the gap between human intent and the precise location for last-meter deliveries. This innovative software allows for complete control over the exact delivery point of goods, whether handled by human or robotic couriers. By addressing the challenges of misdeliveries and lost packages, Sojourn enables customers to verify their delivery preferences with greater efficiency, ultimately improving the overall delivery experience.

Sojourn

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Sojourn is a technology company specializing in computer vision and supply chain solutions, focusing on advanced drone navigation techniques. The company has developed state-of-the-art software that enhances delivery accuracy by effectively bridging the gap between human intent and the precise location for last-meter deliveries. This innovative software allows for complete control over the exact delivery point of goods, whether handled by human or robotic couriers. By addressing the challenges of misdeliveries and lost packages, Sojourn enables customers to verify their delivery preferences with greater efficiency, ultimately improving the overall delivery experience.

Sojourn

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Sojourn is a technology company specializing in computer vision and supply chain solutions, focusing on advanced drone navigation techniques. The company has developed state-of-the-art software that enhances delivery accuracy by effectively bridging the gap between human intent and the precise location for last-meter deliveries. This innovative software allows for complete control over the exact delivery point of goods, whether handled by human or robotic couriers. By addressing the challenges of misdeliveries and lost packages, Sojourn enables customers to verify their delivery preferences with greater efficiency, ultimately improving the overall delivery experience.

Sojourn

Convertible Note in 2020
Sojourn is a technology company specializing in computer vision and supply chain solutions, focusing on advanced drone navigation techniques. The company has developed state-of-the-art software that enhances delivery accuracy by effectively bridging the gap between human intent and the precise location for last-meter deliveries. This innovative software allows for complete control over the exact delivery point of goods, whether handled by human or robotic couriers. By addressing the challenges of misdeliveries and lost packages, Sojourn enables customers to verify their delivery preferences with greater efficiency, ultimately improving the overall delivery experience.
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