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Ascension Ventures is a healthcare venture fund based in St. Louis, Missouri, managing over $1 billion in capital. Founded to address healthcare challenges, it connects healthcare systems with emerging innovators. The firm has over 450 limited partners, primarily leading hospitals with a combined annual revenue of $96 billion.
Ascension Ventures invests in healthcare information technology, services, and medical devices, typically writing checks between $10 million and $20 million. They target early- to late-stage companies that are three to five years from a potential liquidating event. Their investment strategy prioritizes sustainable competitive advantages and benefits that drive market adoption.
Ryan Schuler - Senior Managing Director with extensive experience in healthcare investments. John Kuelper - Senior Managing Director focused on strategic partnerships and market development in healthcare.
Submit your pitch through their form at ascensionventures.org or email info@ascensionventures.org with your deck.
Yes, Ascension Ventures often leads investment rounds, particularly in their focus areas of healthcare technology and services.
Ascension Ventures is open to follow-on investments, especially for companies demonstrating strong growth and market traction.
The firm manages a fund size of $1 billion, allowing for significant investments in promising healthcare startups.
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