Aster

What they do

Aster has over 25 years of history in the venture ecosystem, originally spinning out of the corporate venture arm of Schneider Electric. Today, it is a fully independent VC firm that positions itself as an "ecosystem builder." Aster focuses on transforming hard-to-abate sectors by turning breakthrough technologies into large-scale industrial solutions. What makes Aster distinctive is its hybrid model: alongside its core investment vehicle, it operates "Aster Fab" (an innovation consulting firm for industrial corporates) and a dedicated "Corporate Team" that actively connects portfolio startups with a vast network of industrial players to accelerate market adoption and systemic decarbonization.

What they look for

Aster specializes in deep tech, industry 4.0, and climate tech. Their core mission is to back visionary entrepreneurs who are driving systemic decarbonization and industrial transformation. They focus on turning bold, breakthrough technologies into large-scale, commercially viable industrial solutions. They look for founders who make the fight against climate change a priority mission. They seek B2B startups addressing tangible industrial challenges with clear pathways to scale within complex value chains. They highly value early traction with enterprise customers or successful industrial pilots, and look for technologies that can seamlessly integrate with or disrupt established manufacturing, energy, or mobility processes.

Stage

Seed, Series A, Series B+

Sectors

Climate, Deeptech, Mobility and logistics, SaaS, Proptech, Food and agriculture

Based

Paris, FR