Ascendus Employee Directory
Financial ServicesNew York, United States51-200 Employees
Ascendus is a nationwide Community Development Financial Institution operating in the financial services sector. It provides small business owners with access to capital and coaching aimed at improving financial health and long-term success. The organization emphasizes building thriving businesses and the communities they serve. The company serves entrepreneurs across the United States, focusing on underserved markets that benefit from dedicated lending and advisory services. Positioned within the financial services industry as a CDFI, it complements traditional lenders by concentrating on inclusive growth and economic resilience. Based in New York City, Ascendus has more than three decades of experience and in 2026 announced a Broward County program in collaboration with the Wells Fargo Foundation to expand access to capital for local entrepreneurs.