Ascendant Ventures was founded on the belief that a hands-on, operational approach to company building creates more resilient, valuable, and market-defining brands. We don't just fund ideas; we build them alongside our partners.

We are a new kind of venture company.

The Leadership

At Ascendant Ventures, our leadership is grounded in vision, purpose, and execution. Led by founders who blend strategic foresight with creative innovation, we are committed to building future-focused brands that challenge convention and drive meaningful impact—especially in the fight against climate change.

Elizabeth Tarpley

With a background spanning design, operations, and venture development, Kishia brings a strategic and creative lens to building brands that matter. As Co-Founder of Ascendant Ventures, they focus on scaling innovation that drives measurable impact—particularly in sustainability, social equity, and emerging technologies.

With a background spanning design, operations, and venture development, Elizabeth brings a strategic and creative lens to building brands that matter. As Co-Founder of Ascendant Ventures, they focus on scaling innovation that drives measurable impact—particularly in sustainability, social equity, and emerging technologies.

Kishia Wolfe

Let's Build Together.