Data firm Ascend stepped out of stealth mode and raised $19m with this pitch deck

ABOUT

Ascend is a data engineering firm that offers a platform for self-service, autonomous data pipelines. Its product aims to streamline the data ingestion process, allowing tech teams to spend more time on analytics.

In 2019, the US-based startup stepped outside of stealth mode and used this deck to secure series A funding in a round led by Accel. Since then, the company has brought aboard clients such as men’s care company Harry’s and media firm New York Post.

Fundraising journey

• 2019: US$19 million of series A funding led by Accel and participated by Sequoia Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and 8VC

How is the deck compelling?

• It introduces Ascend’s leadership team members and then outlines the opportunities in the big data industry.
• The deck elaborates on the challenges in the big data industry while also explaining what it was like before big data came along.
• It also includes details Ascend’s target market, how the platform and technology work, and its competitive advantages on the business side and  the technical front.

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