Aster Capital Partners

About The Fund

Aster Capital Partners is a venture capital firm based in Paris with a focus on investing in the sectors of Software, IT & TMT, Media, Energy, CleanTech, Material Science, and Investment Management. With assets under management of €500 million, they specialize in equity investments, nurturing seed to later-stage companies. They have a notable range of specialties, including Seed, Startup, Early Stage, Expansion, and Later Stage investments, with a minimum investment size of €500,000 and can invest up to €15,000,000. Their approach is characterized by their unique 'Business Hub' model, which offers growing companies far more than capital alone; it allows businesses to tap into vast corporate investor networks and markets on a global scale, thereby fostering significant growth and expansion. Situated at 26 avenue de lOpra in Paris, Aster Capital Partners extends beyond the French borders, with additional offices in San Francisco and Tel Aviv. They have also established partnerships with funds in China and Africa, marking their operational footprint in all major innovation hubs. Aster positions itself as a specialist in the digital transformation and new industrial models, with a particular focus on Climate Tech VC in hard-to-abate sectors for over two decades. Their commitment is to expedite founders' visions by offering deep industry expertise and an immediate connection to mentorship and a global network. Specifically, Aster targets mission-driven founders whose endeavors can effect transformative change, particularly in sectors that have been historically resistant to decarbonization. The firm’s mission includes supporting innovative startups not just financially, but also by helping build exceptional teams and cultures, thereby realizing the startups' full potential. Aster is about driving both qualitative and quantitative results, offering hands-on support to propel companies on their high-growth journey to success.