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About Ascendo VC

Investor type

VC firm

First check

$100k to $500k

Lead

Never

Themes

first-generation
social impact
people of color
female-founded
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women's
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paytech
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Immigrant (1st or 2nd generation)
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Funding Stages

3. Early Revenue

Countries of investment

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Who we are

We are a venture capital firm investing nationwide in early-stage companies led by visionary underrepresented founders. Our investment strategy targets disruptive technologies that address the needs of growing demographic segments and empower women as catalysts of economic growth.

Funding Requirements

We invest in Seed to Series A
Companies led by founders from underrepresented segments.
Technology-based business driving transformation to improve access within growing demographic segments that are underserved
Industry sectors FinTech, EdTech, Future of Work, HealthTech, and Enterprise Software
Large and growing market opportunity that promotes equitable and inclusive outcomes
Post revenue

Value add

We are a diverse, team of investors, founders and operators, with the experience, deep networks, and cultural affinity to capitalize on this opportunity.

Locations

South Miami, FL HQ

Ascendo VC Team

Claudia Ortiz

Claudia Ortiz

Scout

"I invest in Seed/ Series A Edtech/Healthtech/ Fintech/ Enterprise SAAS"

Emil Chaia

Emil Chaia

Analyst

"I invest in Seed/ Series A Edtech/Healthtech/ Fintech/ Enterprise SAAS"

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