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Stories of Ascension

Meet the heroes behind stories of growth, resilience and community impact.

  • A Passion She Kept Secret, a Confidence You Can See

    Claudio González & Ornella Bornancini Del Plata Bakery · Miami, FL

    For Ascendus, we have nothing but words of gratitude. We had looked for financing in many places, and the doors weren’t opening. With Ascendus, we achieved the dream of renovating and modernizing the business, and in ten days they solved everything for us.

    Read the story: Claudio González & Ornella Bornancini
  • GISELE EBOMA SURFING QUEEN GET READY

    Gisele Eboma: Catching the Next Wave

    Gisele Eboma Surfing Queen · New York

    In the past I applied for capital with different organizations. With Ascendus it was simplified and fast. Every step of the way, if you missed a mark, she reached out: hey, this is what you need to do.

    Read the story: Gisele Eboma

  • Claudio González & Ornella Bornancini: The First Bridge

    Claudio González & Ornella Bornancini Del Plata Bakery · Hollywood, FL

    For Ascendus, we have nothing but words of gratitude. We had looked for financing in many places, and the doors weren’t opening. With Ascendus, we achieved the dream of renovating and modernizing the business, and in ten days they solved everything for us.

    Read the story: Claudio González & Ornella Bornancini

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Nationwide impact · Since 1991

Our Footprint. Our Future.

Years of mission
35+
Entrepreneurs served
62,000+

Behind every entrepreneur is a story — and behind every story, a community.

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Where Ascendus has lent, 1991–2025 Map of the United States with points where Ascendus has disbursed loans since 1991, from Greater Boston to Miami, from New York to California, Georgia and the Carolinas.
Each point marks where Ascendus has disbursed loans, 1991–2025. Source: Annual Report 2025.