Organization · Micro VC
BW Growth Ventures
BW Growth Ventures, now known as ASCII Ventures, is a seed-stage venture capital firm based in New York City that invests in early and late-stage companies within the 'boringtech' sector, focusing on vertical-specific technologies.
Overview
What BW Growth Ventures does
What BW Growth Ventures is
BW Growth Ventures, now known as ASCII Ventures, is a seed-stage venture capital firm based in New York City that invests in early and late-stage companies within the 'boringtech' sector, focusing on vertical-specific technologies.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Micro VC
- Founded
- Founded in 2020
- Approximate age
- About 6 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- April 24, 2026
Official channels
Find BW Growth Ventures elsewhere
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Capability profile
BW Growth Ventures as a funder
Investment thesis
BW Growth Ventures, now ASCII Ventures, focuses on 'boringtech'—mission-critical technologies that solve practical problems for businesses, emphasizing vertical-specific applications with stable demand and strong retention.
Focus narrative
ASCII Ventures invests in early and late-stage companies categorized as 'boringtech.' This focus is on vertical-specific technologies that provide practical B2B applications, ensuring strong retention and stable demand. The firm aims to back under-hyped, mission-critical technologies that are often overlooked by mainstream venture capital.
Value beyond capital
ASCII Ventures adds value to its portfolio companies through a robust support system, including a 150-person 'action board' of industry executives who provide mentorship and guidance to founders, enhancing their chances of success.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Seed+ · Series A · Series A+ · Series B · Series B+ · Series C · Series C+ · Series D · Series E · Series F · Growth Equity
- Sectors
- Artificial IntelligenceSaaS & Cloud SoftwareFintechHealthcareBiotech & Life SciencesConsumerCreator EconomyCommerce & RetailLogistics & Supply ChainEnergy
- Regions
- Global · North America
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Not published
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 30
Portfolio context
ASCII Ventures has invested in over 30 companies, with valuations ranging from $10 million to $2 billion. Specific names and descriptions of portfolio companies were not disclosed.
Common questions
What to know about BW Growth Ventures
Upseed classifies BW Growth Ventures under the Micro VC organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 24, 2026
Known limits
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