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AscendArc raised $4M in seed funding led by Seraphim Space to develop small GEO communication satellites.

PRIVATEJan 29, 2025

Amount Raised

$4 Million

Round Type

Seed

PortlandAerospace

Investors

Everywhere VenturesPortland Seed FundThermoHunter CommunicationsSeraphim Space

Description

AscendArc has emerged from stealth with $4M in funding to develop small GEO communication satellites. The Portland, OR-based startup aims to provide cost-efficient satellite solutions using smaller GEO satellites.

Quick answer

AscendArc raised $4 Million in a Seed round, dated January 29, 2025. Investors: Everywhere Ventures, Portland Seed Fund, Thermo, Hunter Communications and Seraphim Space. AscendArc is based in Portland, Oregon, United States.

How much did AscendArc raise?
AscendArc raised $4 Million in a Seed round on January 29, 2025.
Who invested in AscendArc?
Everywhere Ventures, Portland Seed Fund, Thermo, Hunter Communications and Seraphim Space are named as investors in this round.
What does AscendArc do?
AscendArc is fundamentally changing the economics of the satellite communications industry by designing and manufacturing low incremental cost, rapidly deployed, high bandwidth, volume produced, small geostationary..
Where is AscendArc based and how big is it?
AscendArc is based in Portland, Oregon, United States. Fundz records about 11 employees.
Who are the decision-makers at AscendArc?
Fundz holds 2 contacts at AscendArc. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

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  • Rangsons Aerospace raised $37M on March 13, 2025.
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  • Lightpath raised $32M on March 5, 2025.
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Company Information

Company

AscendArc

Location

7324 SW 32ND AVE

Portland, Oregon, United States

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AscendArc is fundamentally changing the economics of the satellite communications industry by designing and manufacturing low incremental cost, rapidly deployed, high bandwidth, volume produced, small geostationary satellites.

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