Ascend incorporates a multi-disciplined team concept using a strategy advisor and functional experts within the firm to design and execute growth, ownership transition, and M&A strategies that meet the owner's business and personal objectives.

A venture capital firm with a unique and professional approach, philosophy and strategy.

A private equity group investing in growth capital and late stage venture opportunities in the financial technology, specialty finance, software, and business services sectors.

With $3 billion dollars of capital under management across nine funds, Austin Ventures has been providing startup and growth capital to emerging companies for over twenty years. We partner with exceptionally talented entrepreneurs and operating executives to build valuable businesses in a variety of technology and service industries. We invest nationally but maintain a particular focus on Texas and the Southwest, where we are the region's most active investor. Our team of investment professionals works with companies at every stage of the funding lifecycle, from initial seed investments, through startup and growth capital, to management-led buyouts and recapitalizations. Austin Ventures brings a long-term investment perspective, broad experience in building high-growth companies, and access to an unparalleled network of entrepreneurs and executives.