Ascension

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2013

AUM

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Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

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Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed

Region of investment

North America Europe
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Ascension is a venture capital firm based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2013. The firm focuses on early-stage investments, particularly in the pre-seed and seed stages. Ascension's team comprises 21 members, including two partners, Chris Wheatcroft and Emma Steele. The firm is known for its commitment to backing mission-driven regional tech founders and providing impact-aligned investment through multi-capital EIS/SEIS.

Ascension invests across a variety of sectors, including fintech, health, e-commerce, deeptech, and the future of work. The firm primarily invests in startups based in the United Kingdom, Europe, and North America. Ascension does not typically lead investment rounds but offers substantial support and resources to its portfolio companies. The firm has a diverse portfolio, having invested in over 232 companies, with notable co-investors like Seedcamp.

Notable investments by Ascension include Credit Kudos - credit scoring platform, Wagestream - financial wellbeing app, Lick - home decor brand, Goodstack - software solutions, and Runa Network - payment solutions. These investments highlight Ascension's focus on innovative and impactful companies across various industries.

Industry

E-commerce/Marketplace Fintech HealthTech Deeptech

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Jean de Fougerolles Managing Partner
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Ascension is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed and Seed.
Ascension is located in London, England, United Kingdom.
Ascension was founded in 2013.
Ascension invests in companies and startups in E-commerce/Marketplace, Fintech, HealthTech, Deeptech.
Ascension invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
Ascension invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed.
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