Stage FocusSeed, Series A, Series B+
GeographyEurope, US
TypeVC
Last Activity2024
Industry Focus
Industries
Climate TechMobilityAdvanced ManufacturingAgritechEnergy TechAdvanced MaterialsBuilt Environment
Technical BenchStrong
Investor TypeIndustrial Fund
ExposureMostly DeepTech Investments
Bio
Aster began life in 2000 as Schneider Electric Ventures before becoming independent in 2017-2018, now owned by management. With €500M-plus in AUM across 6 funds and 67 investments over 25 years, the firm operates from Paris, London, Tel Aviv, and San Francisco, led by Managing Partner Jean-Marc Bally.
The investment focus on networked energy, mobility, and industrials targets hard-to-abate sector...
Notable Investments
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SolairedirectD
Digital LumensA
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