Ascendance
Toulouse, FR · Founded 2018 · 153 employees on LinkedIn · 13 known investors
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322 people in our graph share verified history with the Ascendance team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Anders Ranumunlockedknows Jean-Christophe Lambert · together at SAP (overlapped)
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Ascendance develops hybrid-electric propulsion systems for next-generation aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles, serving civil and defence operators seeking improved range, efficiency, and reduced environmental impact. The company's technology combines thermal and electric power to enable aircraft with significantly greater endurance and faster turnaround times than conventional alternatives.
Founders & leadership
Ascendance was founded in 2018 by Jean-Christophe Lambert and Thibault Baldivia.
JL
Jean-Christophe LambertinCEOJean-Christophe Lambert is CEO of Ascendance, which develops hybrid-electric propulsion systems for aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles. He holds degrees from HEC, Supaero, and UTC, and has prior experience in aerospace business development and systems engineering.
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Thibault BaldiviainCo-founder & Chief Commercial Officer
Investors · 13
Expansion VenturesParisvia Ted Elvhage · inferred
Kima VenturesParis · $50K – $5M
BpifrancereportedParis, Ile-De-France · $270K
Also in the syndicate · 10
ARIS OccitanieCELADCéleste ManagementExpansion Aerospace VenturesFrench Tech SouverainetéHabert Dassault FinanceIRDIM-CapitalSC MahéSnaw Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Ascendance do?
- Ascendance develops hybrid-electric propulsion systems for next-generation aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles, serving civil and defence operators seeking improved range, efficiency, and reduced environmental impact. The company's technology combines thermal and electric power to enable aircraft with significantly greater endurance and faster turnaround times than conventional alternatives.
- Who founded Ascendance?
- Ascendance was founded by Jean-Christophe Lambert, Thibault Baldivia in 2018.
- Who are Ascendance's investors?
- Ascendance's investors include Expansion Ventures, Kima Ventures, Bpifrance.
- Where is Ascendance headquartered?
- Ascendance is headquartered in Toulouse, FR.