ASCENSION VENTURES
ASCENSION VENTURES is a Seed, Series A, Series B and Series C+ fund in the US writing $10M–$20M checks into healthcare-tech, healthcare-services, medical-devices and diagnostics.
- Stages
- Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C+
- Sectors
- healthcare-tech, healthcare-services, medical-devices, diagnostics
- Check size
- $10M–$20M
- Invests in
- US-wide
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2001
- Assets under management
- $1B+
Thesis
Ascension Ventures is a strategic healthcare venture fund founded in 2001 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. As the venture arm of Ascension, the largest Catholic and nonprofit health system in the US, they operate an ecosystem investment model. Their focus is on connecting healthcare systems with innovators to develop scalable solutions that improve clinical outcomes, enhance patient experience, and reduce waste. The firm invests in healthcare information technology and services, medical devices, and diagnostics, primarily within the United States. Their strategy involves acting as a strategic partner, offering guidance on product, sales, marketing, and financing, and leveraging their extensive network for market validation and pilot opportunities. With over $1 billion in capital under management across five funds, their typical investment ranges from $10 million to $20 million per company.
Common questions
Does ASCENSION VENTURES invest at the Seed stage?
Yes. ASCENSION VENTURES lists Seed, Series A, Series B and Series C+ among the stages it invests in.
What check size does ASCENSION VENTURES write?
ASCENSION VENTURES writes $10M–$20M checks.
Where does ASCENSION VENTURES invest?
ASCENSION VENTURES invests in the US.