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Astro

YC W25

New York City, US · Founded 2024 · 1 employees · 20 known investors

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Astro acquires land and secures grid connections for renewable energy projects, then sells the developed sites to larger energy companies. The company uses machine learning to identify grid connection points that reduce cost overruns in renewable project development.

Also known as Astro Energy, Inc.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnergySolar PowerRenewable EnergyClimateTechAIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W25)

Astro was founded in 2024 by Alex Fuster and Houston Warren.

AFAlex Fuster
Alex FusterCEOHe previously worked as an energy trader at Citadel and holds a BS in physics and MS in computer science from Stanford.
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Houston WarrenFounder
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Andy PflaumFounder
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Fred SchottFounder
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Jessica JapFounder
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Marcella MoniagaFounder
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Roland SchemersFounder
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Ross DargahiFounder
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Sherlyn GFounder
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Vincent TjendraFounder
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Wandi BudiantoFounder

Investors · 20

468 CapitalreportedBerlin

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AC VenturesreportedJakarta · $100K – $5M

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AccelreportedPalo Alto · $500K – $100M

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Acrew CapitalreportedSan Francisco · $1M – $15M

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Andreessen HorowitzreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $50M

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Aspect VenturesreportedPalo Alto

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Blast.Clubreported$5.5M

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Endeavor CatalystreportedNew York

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Global Founders CapitalreportedBerlin · $1M

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Gradient VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $10M

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Green Generation FundreportedBerlin · $540K – $2.7M

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Lightspeed Venture PartnersreportedMenlo Park · $1M – $5M

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Lowercarbon CapitalreportedLos Angeles · $100K – $5M

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Redpoint VenturesreportedWoodside · $100K – $10M

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Sparkwave Capitalreported

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TechstarsreportedBoulder · $220K

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Tiger Global ManagementreportedNew York · $1M – $100M

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Also in the syndicate · 2

CitiusleadSequoia Capital India

Funding

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In the news

Astro: The world’s first AI energy developerycombinator.com · Feb 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does Astro do?
Astro acquires land and secures grid connections for renewable energy projects, then sells the developed sites to larger energy companies. The company uses machine learning to identify grid connection points that reduce cost overruns in renewable project development.
Who founded Astro?
Astro was founded by Alex Fuster, Houston Warren in 2024.
Who are Astro's investors?
Astro's investors include Y Combinator, 468 Capital, AC Ventures, Accel, Acrew Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Aspect Ventures, Blast.Club and 10 more.
Where is Astro headquartered?
Astro is headquartered in New York City, US.