First Ascent Ventures Employee Directory

Venture Capital and Private Equity PrincipalsOntario, Canada2-10 Employees

First Ascent Ventures is a Toronto, Ontario-based firm founded in 2015 by Tony van Marken and Richard Black that operates in the venture capital and private equity space. It targets emerging technology companies building enterprise B2B software that leverages cloud infrastructure, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, 5G, mobility, and the Internet of Things, with a focus on data privacy and security.

It seeks to work with committed entrepreneurs and management teams who want more than capital, drawing on the experience of seasoned financial and operating executives to drive growth and align stakeholders. Based in Toronto with a small team, First Ascent positions itself as a hands-on partner that provides strategic and operational guidance to its engagements.

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