About Ascend Capital Partners

A Direct Lender With
the Conviction to Commit

Our Story

Built on the Beltway,
Funded for Growth

Ascend Capital Partners was founded with a clear conviction: the businesses that drive the DC Metro economy deserve a lender that moves at their speed. Too often, growth-oriented companies are left waiting weeks for answers from institutions that were never designed with them in mind.

Headquartered at 8000 Towers Crescent Drive in Vienna, Virginia — at the heart of the Northern Virginia business corridor — Ascend was built as a direct lender. We are not a broker, not an aggregator, and not a marketplace. We make funding decisions with our own capital and our own judgment.

Our clients are operators, owners, and executives who need a capital partner who understands their business and moves decisively. That is exactly what we deliver: institutional-grade direct lending, with the speed and transparency that ambitious businesses require.

$500M+ Total capital deployed to US businesses
48hr Typical time from application to decision
500+ Business relationships across the DC Metro corridor
What We Stand For

The Principles That
Drive Every Decision

01

Speed

Business doesn't wait. Neither do we. From application to funding decision in 48 hours or less, because the opportunity window rarely stays open long.

02

Transparency

No hidden fees, no obscured terms, no surprises. We explain every aspect of our funding solutions clearly so you can make informed decisions with confidence.

03

Partnership

We are invested in your success beyond the initial funding. Our team remains engaged as a true capital partner throughout your growth trajectory.

Leadership

The Team Behind
Your Capital

Eric

Managing Partner

Leads Ascend's direct lending platform with deep expertise in structured business finance and capital markets. Focuses on tailored solutions for growth-stage companies across the DC Metro region.

Underwriting Team

Credit & Risk

Our underwriting team combines financial analysis with operational intuition. They evaluate each business on its merits — not just a credit score — to deliver accurate, rapid decisions.

Client Success

Relationship Management

Dedicated relationship managers work alongside funded businesses to ensure capital is deployed effectively and that ongoing needs are addressed proactively throughout the engagement.

Ready to Work Together?

Reach out to our Vienna, VA team for a confidential conversation about your funding goals.

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