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Ascension

Ascension Ventures Limited is a private equity and venture capital firm based in the United Kingdom, focusing on early stage to later stage investments across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, and creative industries. Established in 2012, the firm primarily invests in Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) and Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) companies, targeting sectors such as digital media, financial technology, educational technology, and health. It has a strategic emphasis on supporting UK-based businesses, having invested over £22 million across multiple funds since 2013. Ascension's investment strategy typically involves contributions ranging from £250,000 to £1.5 million, with a preferred exit timeline of four to seven years. In addition to direct investments, the firm is open to co-investment opportunities and operates a specialist fund focused on HealthTech and Life Sciences, further enhancing its portfolio.

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Rubal Bedi

Investment Director

Brian Belsky

Principal

Tara Butler

Managing Director

Stephen Cooper

Senior Investment Associate

Pooja Goel

Managing Director

Christopher Haynes

Investment Associate

Matthew Hermann

Senior Managing Director

Victor Kats

Managing Director

John Kuelper

Managing Director

Ryan Schuler

Managing Director

Jamie Wehrung

Senior Director, Finance and Administration

Past deals in United Kingdom

Organise

Seed Round in 2021
Organise Platform Ltd, founded in 2016 and based in Bristol, United Kingdom, operates an online platform aimed at enhancing workplace rights for employees in the UK. The platform facilitates collaboration among individuals to develop and implement better workplace policies, particularly focusing on parental leave. Users can conduct surveys to gauge colleague expectations regarding policies and engage in campaigns to advocate for changes in company and public policies. The organization also promotes corporate engagement, encouraging business leaders to support family-friendly workplace initiatives and to recognize the benefits of such policies. By fostering a network of support, Organise empowers employees to work collectively towards meaningful change in their work environments.

Secret Spa

Seed Round in 2020
Secret Spa (London) Limited is an online platform founded in 2015 that enables users to book luxury spa, beauty, and wellness services delivered directly to their home, office, or hotel. Based in London, the company provides a menu of treatments performed by trusted therapists, prioritizing convenience and quality for clients seeking relaxation and personal care in a comfortable setting.

Secret Spa

Venture Round in 2019
Secret Spa (London) Limited is an online platform founded in 2015 that enables users to book luxury spa, beauty, and wellness services delivered directly to their home, office, or hotel. Based in London, the company provides a menu of treatments performed by trusted therapists, prioritizing convenience and quality for clients seeking relaxation and personal care in a comfortable setting.

JobSkilla

Funding Round in 2018
JobSkilla LTD is an online platform established in 2016 and located in Oldham, United Kingdom. It aims to connect unemployed individuals with funded training providers and advisers, facilitating access to free locally funded training opportunities. The platform assists users in searching for and booking relevant courses, while also offering an integrated management system for training providers and advisers. By navigating unemployed skill seekers to appropriate training resources, JobSkilla enables them to enhance their skills, pursue their ambitions, and improve their chances of securing employment.

JobSkilla

Seed Round in 2017
JobSkilla LTD is an online platform established in 2016 and located in Oldham, United Kingdom. It aims to connect unemployed individuals with funded training providers and advisers, facilitating access to free locally funded training opportunities. The platform assists users in searching for and booking relevant courses, while also offering an integrated management system for training providers and advisers. By navigating unemployed skill seekers to appropriate training resources, JobSkilla enables them to enhance their skills, pursue their ambitions, and improve their chances of securing employment.

Banneya London

Angel Round in 2016
Banneya London is a curated platform for exclusive collaborations, creating a new way to buy fine jewellery. They put customers at the centre of the creative journey by allowing them to customise designer pieces, which are then made to order in the UK. Banneya’s fusion of technology and craftsmanship enables them to create the most intricate pieces on demand.

Banneya London

Seed Round in 2016
Banneya London is a curated platform for exclusive collaborations, creating a new way to buy fine jewellery. They put customers at the centre of the creative journey by allowing them to customise designer pieces, which are then made to order in the UK. Banneya’s fusion of technology and craftsmanship enables them to create the most intricate pieces on demand.