Built by investors, for investors who want an investment platform they can trust.
We started Ascend AI because good investment platforms were either too expensive, too generic, or too slow. We set out to build something faster and sharper — without losing the human judgment that keeps it responsible.
Make sound investment strategy accessible to everyone, not just the already-wealthy.
Traditional investment platforms were built around large minimums and slow, manual processes. Ascend AI's engine does the heavy analytical lifting instantly, so advisors can spend their time on judgment calls, not spreadsheets — and clients get expert-grade strategy at a fraction of the traditional cost.
Every account is guided by the same core discipline: diversify deliberately, manage risk continuously, and never let emotion drive a decision that data should.
The principles behind every investment.
Winning
Winning isn't just a result; it's a value ingrained in our culture. We're not content with mediocrity – we're driven by the desire to see you succeed.
Discipline
Strategies follow the data and risk management principles, not market noise or headlines.
Accountability
A licensed advisor reviews every AI-generated strategy before it touches your account.
Access
Institutional-grade tools shouldn't require an institutional-sized account to use.
The Visionary behind Ascend AI
Matthew Goetz founded Ascend AI in November of 2023. He brings over 20 years of traditional finance and digital investment experience. Before launching Ascend AI, he worked at Goldman Sachs for 11 years, from 2006 and left in 2017 to co-found the digital asset and cryptocurrency hedge fund, BlockTower Capital alongside Ari Paul, helping build it into one of the leading institutional crypto investment firms. In 2025, BlockTower Capital merged with Arca, marking a significant milestone in the digital asset investment space. His background across traditional finance and digital assets brings deep industry experience to Ascend AI.
Five years of refining the model.
Ascend AI has grown from a small research project into a platform trusted by thousands of investors — one careful iteration at a time.
Founded as a research project
Matthew Goetz began building a prediction engine to test against public market data.
FINRA license granted
Ascend AI opened its doors to a small group of early clients under full regulatory oversight.
Passed $100M in guided assets
Growing word of mouth brought the platform past its first major milestone.
Serving 2,400+ investors worldwide
Today, Ascend AI manages portfolios for individuals and businesses across three continents.