Jean Fougerolles, Ascension

Jean Fougerolles, Managing Director at Ascension, London, England, United Kingdom — verified investor profile. See contact routes.

About Jean Fougerolles

Jean de Fougerolles is the founder and Managing Partner of Ascension, a London-based early-stage venture capital firm that invests at pre-seed and seed stages in UK tech startups, typically deploying checks between £300k and £1.5 million. His distinctive thesis focuses on “tech for good” impact investing, specifically targeting businesses that reduce the “poverty premium” and tackle social inequalities in areas like financial inclusion, health, and the cost-of-living crisis. Notable portfolio companies include Wagestream (a fintech helping workers avoid payday lenders), Credit Kudos (acquired by Apple), and Switchee (a smart thermostat provider for social housing). Since 2010, Ascension has invested in over 150 startups under his leadership.

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Role
Managing Director
Organization
Ascension
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Investor type
Venture Capital

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