Purpose-Built Capital for U.S. Federal and Defense Markets
Ascendant Federal provides adaptive, asset-backed capital to companies operating across Government, Aerospace & Defense, Intelligence, and Critical Technologies.
We deliver financing aligned to real-world mission demands, ensuring companies have the right capital at the right time to execute with confidence today and scale with purpose tomorrow.
Aligned to Mission
We understand the operational and regulatory complexities of government and defense-oriented businesses and structure capital accordingly.
Speed with Discipline
We move decisively without sacrificing diligence, enabling companies to act when timing matters most.
Long-Term Perspective
We prioritize durable partnerships and sustainable outcomes over transactional financing.
What We Do
Ascendant Federal was formed to meet the realities of operating in government-adjacent and national security markets—where timing, structure, and reliability of capital matter as much as cost.
We partner with companies supporting critical missions and provide financing solutions designed around their assets, contracts, and operating environments. Our focus is straightforward: deliver capital that supports execution, protects flexibility, and enables long-term growth.
Adaptive, Asset-Backed Capital Solutions
Capital Aligned to Awarded Work
Built to Support Execution, Evolve with Growth
Structured for the Realities of Federal Contracting
Reliable Capital for Predictable Cash Flow
Leadership Team
The Ascendant Federal team brings deep experience and a disciplined approach to navigating complex federal lending and financing environments.
Ryan Huss
Chief Executive Officer
Tyler Flansburg
Chief Operating Officer
Managing Director
Ron Stehlin
Platform Sponsor
Beacon Peak Partners serves as the platform sponsor of Ascendant Federal, providing long-term strategic capital, institutional infrastructure, and capital markets expertise. As sponsor, Beacon Peak works closely with Ascendant Federal’s management team to support strategic planning, organizational buildout, and investor access.
Louis Frank
Managing Partner
Walter Frank
Managing Partner