Ascendo Ventures

Investor type

VC

Founded

2017

AUM

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Location

Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Series B

Region of investment

Asia
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Ascendo Ventures is an early stage venture capital fund based in Seoul, South Korea. Through its strong relationships with Korean R&D hubs and the startup ecosystem, Ascendo has early access to source and engage top tier startups, with the primary objective of accelerating growth via cross-border business development.

Industry

Education Fashion/Beauty Fintech Food and Beverage Robotics Software Travel Edtech Financial Services Healthcare Services Media and Entertainment HealthTech

Contacts

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Jason Jeongseok Lee Managing Director
Managing Director
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Alex Namkung Director
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FAQs about Ascendo Ventures

Ascendo Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series B, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Ascendo Ventures is located in Seoul, Seoul, South Korea.
Ascendo Ventures was founded in 2017.
Ascendo Ventures invests in companies and startups in Education, Fashion/Beauty, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Robotics, Software, Travel, Edtech, Financial Services, Healthcare Services, Media and Entertainment, HealthTech.
Ascendo Ventures invests in companies and startups in Asia.
Ascendo Ventures invests in companies and startups at Series B.
Ascendo Ventures usually invests $1-5 m on average.
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