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Who invested in AscendArc

One round we have observed, with the 5 investors named in it. Every figure came from a named source, and where the company reported a raise to the SEC itself, that is shown beside it.

Aerospace & Space

Raised 12 months ago

Funding summaryUpdated 26 Oct 2026

$81Kraised across 1 round since 2025, from 1 source

Latest round
Seed, $81KNov 2025
Investors
5
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The rounds

  1. Nov 2025

Founders and team

From AscendArc's own website and the SEC filings it signed: 1 founder, 5 on the team.

Chris McLainCEO and Founder
  • Jason SmithExperienced power delivery and design engineer
  • Kevin CrandallExperienced power delivery and design engineer
  • Travis GildnerLeading designer of space structures and mechanisms
  • Christopher McLainExecutive Officer, Directori
  • David KaganExecutive Chairman

On the board, as filediBrent PerrottRichard Davis

Everyone who backed them

Plug and PlayAccelerator1round
GaingelsPrivate equity1round
Everywhere VenturesVC firm1round
Portland Seed FundVC firm1round
Seraphim SpaceVC firm1round

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Also claim to have backed them

These 2 firms list AscendArc as a portfolio company on their own websites, but no report of a round names them. They are the firms' own claims, kept apart from the rounds above.

Ecosystem VenturesVC firmPer its own site
Generation SpaceVC firmPer its own site

Quick answers about AscendArc

Who invested in AscendArc?

AscendArc's investors include Plug and Play, Gaingels, Everywhere Ventures, Portland Seed Fund and Seraphim Space.

How much has AscendArc raised?

AscendArc has raised $81K across 1 round since 2025.

When did AscendArc last raise?

AscendArc's most recent round was a Seed of $81K in Nov 2025.

What was AscendArc's biggest round?

Its most recent round, $81K in Nov 2025, is also its largest on record.

Who backed AscendArc first?

AscendArc's first round on record, in Nov 2025, was backed by Plug and Play, Gaingels and Everywhere Ventures and 2 others.

What stage is AscendArc at?

AscendArc's latest named round is a Seed, in Nov 2025.

Where is AscendArc based?

AscendArc is based in the United States.

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