VC Principal 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 Principal in our industrial VC fund located in Bordeaux, Nantes, Rennes or Caen. The Principal will be responsible for identifying investment opportunities, running several interviews with targeted entrepreneurs, coordinating pre-investment analytical tasks, contributing to the preparation of the required material for internal committees, providing guidance and support to analysts, and improving investment processes. Beyond investment preparation, the Principal will also work with portfolio companies to regularly provide fresh insights on their competition or benchmarks on specific topics, and help prepare workshops with portfolio companies, Operating Partners and Limited Partners. With the team of analysts, he will also conduct market research, perform financial analysis, and attend industry events.

Qualifications

  • More than 5 years of experience in venture capital with more than 10 investments done in France
  • Outstanding analytical skills and Industrial Engineering background for evaluating investment opportunities and conducting industry research
  • Strategic thinking, problem-solving abilities, and leadership skills
  • Excellent Communication skills for interacting with stakeholders and portfolio companies
  • Experience in Deeptech and/or Manufacturing sectors
  • Ability to work collaboratively and coordinate 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