Transforming
bold ideas into industrial success

Aster is a venture capital firm specializing in deep tech, industry, and climate. For over 25 years, we have been backing visionary entrepreneurs who are shaping a better future. Our expertise lies in turning breakthrough technologies into large-scale industrial solutions.

More than a VC – An ecosystem builder

Aster goes beyond funding. We support our portfolio through thick, thin and everything in between. We connect startups with corporates and industry experts to accelerate industrialization and market adoption.

Investment Team: We identify and support the most promising. With an established presence in Europe, we uncover hidden opportunities that drive transformation.
Corporate Team: We help industries turn major challenges —such as decarbonization— into opportunities for innovation. Our extensive corporate network fosters meaningful partnerships and collaboration.
Scale Team: With strong connections to mentors, advisors, and industry experts, our team facilitates faster scaling opportunities. From B2B sales, Marketing, Culture or Talent, we provide mentorship and workshops.

At Aster, we believe the future belongs to those who dare to build it. We are here to help bring bold visions to life and drive impactful solutions at scale.

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Where we invest

We promptly support European startups from seed to Series B —from €500k to €5m— with an investment focus on energy, logistics, mobility, manufacturing, construction, chemicals, agriculture, and more.

Have a look into our portfolio

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We love working with Aster – they are smart, humble and like to tackle problems with us.

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Jonny Simkin

CEO Swiftly