Entry stagePre-seed
Check size$250K to $1M
Leads roundsYes
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team3 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at Ascend
3 people on the investing team, 1 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Kirby WinfieldFounding General Partner
Nate BekAssociateHe was CEO of Lucy's Lab Creamery and graduated from UH Manoa.
Thomas StahuraAnalystHe previously co-founded Quasi and Pondr.
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Writes $250K to $1M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 33% of firms in the atlas.
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Raising a pre-seed or seed round? We write $1M to $5M first checks and help founders with distribution. A partner reads every deck.
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What stage does Ascend invest in?
Ascend reports entry at pre-seed.
How much does Ascend invest?
Ascend reports checks of $250K to $1M.
Does Ascend lead rounds?
Yes. Ascend says it can lead.
Who are the partners at Ascend?
Kirby Winfield (Founding General Partner).
Is Ascend active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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