# Ascenders

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/ascenders

- Industry: Outsourcing
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.ascenders.co.jp
- Total disclosed funding: $1.6M
- Latest round: Series A (Sep 19, 2024)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Based in Japan, and founded in 2016, Ascenders Inc.operates as a human resources-based sports platform that connects players with sports professionals. The company was founded by its CEO Takatomo Hashimoto. In July 2022, Ascenders Inc. raised venture debt financing from Japan Finance Corporation and Mizuho Bank. The round was part of a larger JPY 160 million equity and debt financing.

Ascenders Inc. provide a registration-based platform that helps athletes, including trainers, coaches, and leaders, and offers work-related assistance and human resources challenges. The company's platform connects athletes with teams and businesses that can best utilize their skills. It also provides support to a variety of sports-related businesses, including gyms, sports facilities, schools, residence halls, and more.

The company plans to use the funds raised in July 2022 to invest in platform updates and to strengthen the organizational base.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Sep 19, 2024, $1.6M — SMBC Venture Capital, TOPPAN Holdings, Japan Post Capital, Carta Ventures, Kepple Group, AMUSE INC.

## Investors

- SMBC Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/smbc-venture-capital) — Series A
- TOPPAN Holdings — Series A
- Japan Post Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/japan-post-capital) — Series A
- Carta Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/carta-ventures) — Series A
- Kepple Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kepple-group) — Series A
- AMUSE INC. — Series A