VC Partner deeptech

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Aster

Aster is a venture capital firm specializing in deeptech, 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.

Aster Industrial Ventures

We are raising a new VC fund targeting deeptech startups in their pre-industrialization. We are convinced deeptech startups have a strong enough tech-advantage to have market power, high margins and thus cover VC-financed-capex. What is at stake is to grow industrial tech-powered champions, with manufacturing capabilities based in France, with innovative solutions deployed at scale to make an impact: decarb, health, safety…

Challenge

Over the last 50 years, western countries have become fabless and have shifted their industries to Asia. Over the last 30 years, western VC investors have backed digital companies, forgetting what industry means. You will join us to redefine a VC way to finance heavy industrial capex and deliver outstanding performance.

Focus

We will back deeptech startups from pre-Series A to Series B, growing sales from €500k to more than €10M, building up their industrial capabilities, reaching profitability. All members of our investment team are located on the Atlantic coast, with regular commute to Aster’s HQ in Paris.

Role Description

This is a full-time role for a Partner in our industrial VC fund located in Bordeaux, Nantes, Rennes, Caen or Lille. The Partner will be responsible for identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, managing portfolio companies, providing strategic guidance and support, and helping to drive value creation within portfolio companies. Day-to-day tasks will include supporting entrepreneurs, mobilizing our Operating Partners, organizing thematic workshops to drive performance towards portfolio companies, conducting market research, performing financial analysis, attending industry events and collaborating with other team members to develop investment strategies.

Qualifications

  • Strong Analytical Skills and Industrial Engineering background for evaluating investment opportunities and conducting industry research
  • Proven track record in venture capital and relevant industry experience
  • Strategic thinking, problem-solving abilities, and leadership skills
  • Excellent Communication skills for interacting with stakeholders and portfolio companies
  • Experience in Deeptech and Manufacturing sectors
  • Ability to work collaboratively and lead teams
  • Advanced degree in business, engineering, or a related field is preferred
  • Fluency in French and English
  • Deep conviction for sustainable and climate-focused investments
  • Commitment to excellence, always ready to go the extra-mile, desire to make an impact