Ascendance

Where innovation takes flight

Founded 2018 · $11.7M raised

Employees
51–200
Founded
2018
Business Model
B2B
Total Funding
$11.7M
Last Round
$11.7M Venture RoundSep 2021
Rounds
1

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About

Ascendance is building Europe's leading hybrid-electric aviation platform for aerospace and defence. Founded in 2018 by former Airbus E-FAN team members, the company develops ATEA, a hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft intended as a more sustainable alternative to helicopters, and STERNA, a hybrid propulsion system offered to other aircraft manufacturers. Ascendance works with aerospace and defence customers to industrialize hybrid-electric propulsion for cleaner aviation, including a partnership with ATR to accelerate hybrid-electric integration.

Summary

Ascendance is a Climate Tech company, founded in 2018. It has raised $11.7M in total across 1 round, most recently a $11.7M Venture Round in Sep 2021. Investors include Kima Ventures and Irdi Capital.

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Funding History

Venture RoundFunding RoundSep 2021
$11.7M

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