Ascend — 2026 Investments
3 investments dated 2026 · listed companies and verified rows first · show all
AZX is an AI transformation engineering firm that builds tailored AI-enabled solutions and software for organizations in energy, real estate, supply chain, government, and other critical infrastructure industries.
AI & Machine LearningEnergyEnterprise Software
Richard Evans(Founder)in
Co-investorsAllen Institute for AI (AI2) IncubatorAscend Venture CapitalKOMPAS VCStepchangeUnion Bay PartnesAI2 Incubator+2 more
Endurance Energy develops subsea geothermal technology to generate renewable electricity from volcanic activity on the seafloor, providing reliable 24/7 power with minimal environmental footprint for islands, industrial sites, and data centers.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyBoulder, US
Andrew Redd(Founder)in
Co-investorsAscend Venture CapitalConstruct CapitalFelicis VenturesFirst Round CapitalPoint72 VenturesRavelin Capital+2 more
Zocks is an AI assistant for financial advisors that automates administrative work such as meeting notes, intake and account forms, client email replies, and CRM updates.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSSales TechSan Francisco, US
Ákos Ratku(Founder)inMark Gilbert(Founder)in
BoardArif Janmohamed(Director)inHarsh Govil(Director)
Co-investors14Peaks CapitalAscend Venture CapitalEntrée CapitalExpanseMotive PartnersQED Investors+2 more
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