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Ascend

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Ascend Venture Capital invests in startups in Seattle Mariners' TV broadcast area.

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Ascend.vc

founded date

01.01.2019

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For Profit

IPO status

Private

Description

The firm, founded in 2019, focuses on pre-seed investments of $250k-$750k in AI, e-commerce, SaaS, and marketplace sectors. Its Limited Partners include technology leaders, financiers, and entrepreneurs. Jen, the Chief of Staff, works alongside the founder to identify investment opportunities.
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Kirby Winfield
Kirby Winfield

Kirby Winfield

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Kirby Winfield

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Kirby Winfield

Kirby Winfield

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