Ascending Together
Ascend will help businesses owned by entrepreneurs of color by growing 400 businesses above $1M in annual revenue, 75 grow beyond $5M, and 25 businesses beyond $10M.
OUR APPROACH
Our M3 Model: Making a Difference
Ascend improves Management skills, increases access to Money, and grows Market connections in a tailored approach to maximize the unique opportunities that businesses have in cities across the US through a customized approach to accelerate business and job growth.
Learn more about our holistic, research-driven approach for growing businesses.
THE BUSINESSES
Entrepreneurs
who dream big
Ascend is growing the next generation of $1M, $10M, $100M, & $1B businesses owned by people of color and women. Ascend businesses like yours are the strategic supply chain partners of firms operating across nations and worldwide.
Discover the businesses that have benefited from the Ascend program.
OUR PARTNERS
Teaming up for growth
Ascend is a national network of local ecosystems joining forces to best support entrepreneurs like you. Ascend partners are organizations which provide the resources and market access you need to grow your business.
Connect with educational, financial and business partners from all across the country.