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Ascent Funds

Ascent Funds

United Statesascent-funds.com

Overview

Ascent Funds is a U.S.-based global investment fund with a focus on 'Industry 5.0', which includes advanced manufacturing, energy technologies, semiconductors, renewable fuels, and batteries. The firm employs a full partnership investment model, participating in rounds from Series A to IPO. It has a stated regional focus on America and Asia. The fund is noted for co-leading a $40 million Series D investment in Forge Nano in 2025.

Portfolio Companies

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Investments

Ascent Funds investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Forge NanoApr 2026PIPELead
Forge NanoApr 2025Series DLead
Raven SR Inc.Apr 2024VC RoundLead
Forge NanoJan 2024Series CCo-investor
Forge NanoJun 2023Series CCo-investor

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HeadquartersUnited States
Year FoundedN/A

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