Access Capital is proud to congratulate Francis Larson and the entire team at Ascen on their acquisition by Lifted, a subsidiary of Upwork Inc. (NASDAQ:UPWK).
This milestone marks an exciting new chapter in Ascen’s journey. Under Francis’s leadership, Ascen quickly established itself as a dynamic force in the staffing and workforce solutions sector. Their ability to innovate, scale, and deliver value to both clients and candidates set them apart and caught the attention of a global leader like Upwork.
We are honored to have served as a trusted financial partner to Ascen, providing the capital and support needed to fuel their ambitious growth strategy. Over the course of our partnership, we witnessed first-hand the team’s relentless drive, resilience, and dedication to building something extraordinary.
The entire Access Capital team is excited to see what’s next as Ascen transitions into Lifted and joins the Upwork family. We have no doubt that Francis and his team will continue to push boundaries, shape the future of work, and deliver transformative workforce solutions to enterprises worldwide.
Congratulations once again to Francis and the Ascen team on this well-earned achievement. We are proud to have been part of your story and look forward to cheering you on in this next phase of growth.
Partner Perspective: Francis Larson on Access Capital
“Access Capital provided a flexible capital solution as we grew rapidly, one that was tailored to the specific challenges of various staffing sectors. We were happy they were a part of our journey and
that they were willing to be creative in their approach.”
Francis Larson
CEO at Ascen