Ascension is an early-stage venture capital firm founded by exited entrepreneurs to support and invest in technology and impact-driven founders. Their portfolio includes a range of funds, including tax-efficient options like Ascension EIS and Ascension SEIS, as well as institutional funds such as Fair By Design and Good Food Fund, which focus on impact investing in poverty reduction and innovative foodtech companies tackling childhood obesity, respectively. With a team of entrepreneurs, Ascension leverages their industry connections to identify and invest in promising seed-stage startups in the UK. They prioritize community building and strive to contribute to the growth of the wider UK tech ecosystem with their inclusive and values-driven approach. They made 276 investments as of June 2023.