Ascend

Ascend is a developer of an insurance payments platform that offers automated payments in financing, collections, and payables. Put simply, it is about accepting cards, bank transfers and wallets online or in person.

Who is it for? Mostly any business that takes money. Related areas on their profile: Finance, FinTech, Insurance and InsurTech. They are a small team, 11 to 50 people, which usually shapes who they work with. Small vendors mean quick answers and real influence on the roadmap, but check who covers support when someone is out.

Ascend is based in San Francisco, California. Their site is useascend.com.

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