We specialize in driving step change in capital introductions to companies via our proven media campaigns and events.
Are you a fund manager? Check out our Fund Development Division at ascendfd.com
In today’s hyper-competitive environment, your personal brand capital and fund/company reputation aren’t just assets, they are differentiators.
Media as a Differentiator
A study by Harvard Business School reported that investors are 77.1% more likely to allocate capital to funds and companies with prominent media presence and positive industry recognition.
LP Lunches or Dinners - we bring anywhere from 10-50 potential LP's including pension funds to your event.
We operate as a capital introducer and never take a success fee as we are not a broker/dealer.
Founder + Firm Seen In
Perception Moves Markets
In a world where attention spans are short and trust is hard-won, public relations plays a powerful role in shaping how your fund is perceived.
Our work has directly led to over $400M in capital introduced for funds and companies including follow-on funding for portfolio companies.
An effective earned media campaign for your company or fund helps you:
🤝 Build relationships that outlast a news cycle, building trust with LP's and stakeholders
📚 Create a positive narrative - especially in a world that perceives private equity as a negative and consistently talks about VC as "vulture capital"
🗞️ Go from hidden gem to household name (hello top-tier talent, user awareness and invite-only deals)
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Earned Media Campaigns
We help funds and companies define what they stand for, then communicate their stories to the world.
With strong relationships across the landscape of top-tier journalists, we take a strategic approach to earned media.
Whether helping clients thrive or navigating challenges, our specialty is helping funds and companies rise above the noise.
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Capital Introductions
We facilitate strategic capital introductions — no commissions, we are not a broker/dealer. Just access, alignment, and value
WHY Ascend?
We’ve been trusted by 100+ companies and funds — from global institutions to emerging funds — to shape narratives that move markets and redefine relevance.
We specialize in earned media that cuts through noise and builds authority in the most competitive sectors.
Backed by a deeply embedded network and an unshakable commitment to results, our strategies are designed not just to get attention — but to create momentum.
Our publicist team is made up entirely of former journalists, producers, and editors-in-chief from the world’s top outlets — including The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Elle, and Nasdaq.
We don’t chase trends — we help set them.
