Profile
Aster Capital is a venture capital firm based in Paris, France, founded in 2000. The firm is known for its commitment to supporting startups beyond just funding, offering connections to corporates and industry experts to accelerate growth. Aster's team includes investment, corporate, and scale teams that provide mentorship and workshops in areas like B2B sales, marketing, and talent development. The firm is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs build impactful solutions at scale.
Aster Capital invests in European startups from seed to Series B, with check sizes ranging from €500k to €5m. The firm focuses on sectors such as energy, logistics, mobility, manufacturing, construction, chemicals, and agriculture. Aster Capital has a strong presence in Europe and seeks to uncover hidden opportunities that drive transformation. The firm is actively seeking new investments and is a member of the French Venture Capital Association and the Principles for Responsible Investment.
Notable investments by Aster Capital include Swiftly - a transportation technology company, Neural Concept - business/productivity software, and LevelTen Energy - a platform for energy procurement. The firm has a portfolio of 53 companies and has made 58 exits, demonstrating its active role in the venture capital landscape.