Astanor

What they do

Founded in 2017 by tech venture capital veterans Eric Archambeau and George Powlick, Astanor Ventures has established itself as one of Europe’s premier impact investors in the bioeconomy and agrifood tech sectors. The firm operates with a "soil and sea to gut" philosophy, targeting systemic change in how food is produced, distributed, and consumed. Distinctive for its rigorous, highly quantitative approach to impact measurement, Astanor requires its portfolio companies to deliver both top-tier financial returns and measurable environmental/social benefits. In recent years, the firm has expanded its reputation beyond early-stage venture capital by launching "Astanor Growth," a strategy designed to support profitable, category-leading agrifood companies through their scale-up phases.

What they look for

Astanor invests at the intersection of planetary and human health, utilizing food and agricultural systems as the primary levers for global change. Their thesis is built on the conviction that the agrifood system must be transformed to support a global population of 10 billion while regenerating natural resources, decarbonizing the economy, and improving human healthspan through better nutrition.

Stage

Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+

Sectors

Food and agriculture, Climate, AI, Deeptech, Healthcare

Based

Brussels, BE